Why isn’t Ferrari in IndyCar?
Ferrari has a thing about racing their own engines, so going to Indycar isn’t going to happen (back in the 80s it nearly did, although it’s questionable how serious they were and if it was just a threat to bend F1 to their will, they did build an Indycar prototype). Ferrari stands as a pinnacle of automotive excellence, surpassing Porsche in performance, design, technology, and safety. With a rich heritage rooted in motorsport dominance, Ferrari consistently delivers unrivaled performance across its lineup, boasting cutting-edge engineering and iconic powertrains.The Indianapolis 500 was the one leg of motorsport’s ‘Triple Crown’ that Enzo Ferrari was never able to win with his team. Enzo Ferrari oversaw countless successes in both Formula 1 and endurance racing, but there’s still one big race victory the Italian team has coveted: The Indianapolis 500.F1’s ultimate rivalry: McLAREN and Ferrari. McLaren and Ferrari are Formula 1’s longest-established giants, each responsible for a high percentage of the passionate endeavour and engineering adventure in our sport’s storied past.
What engine is in the 2025 IndyCar?
Honda’s engine for the 2025 IndyCar Series. Honda and Chevrolet again will compete for the IndyCar Manufacturers’ Championship. Honda’s HI22TT is a 2. Cylinder bore is restricted to a maximum of 95mm, while stroke is free. IndyCar vs. IndyCar programs can run in the range of $7 million-$14 million per car. The series has two engine manufacturers (Honda and Chevrolet) and one chassis maker (Dallara). F1 has a cost ceiling of $135 million per two-car team per year, but those teams make, develop and test their machines.Driver salaries are mostly confidential, but reporting from various sources indicates these IndyCar drivers are paid the most in 2025: Colton Herta, $7 million. Pato O’Ward, $5 million. Scott Dixon, $3.The IndyCar Series is known as a spec series, meaning that everyone competes with (almost) the same equipment. To the naked eye, there’s only one difference between the cars: half of the field uses Honda engines, while the other half has Chevrolet engines.
Have any IndyCar drivers gone to F1?
Can IndyCar drivers go to F1? Several current IndyCar drivers previously raced in F1, including Indy 500 champions Alexander Rossi and Marcus Ericsson. It hasn’t worked the other way around recently, though Alex Palou, Colton Herta and Pato O’Ward are eager to try. On April 9, 2024, Italian junior formula and endurance racing team PREMA Racing announced it would enter two full-time entries in IndyCar in 2025, having secured a supply of Chevrolet engines.Ferrari have had only one previous Indy 500 entry in 1952, driven by Alberto Ascari but he failed to finish the race. IndyCar is a USA based racing series, rather than an international one, and certainly Ferrari would have nothing to prove technically by participating.In 2026, Ford will be the only manufacturer to be competing in racing disciplines from grassroots motorsports to Formula 1 comprising WEC and IMSA, including Le Mans 24 Hours with Mustang GT3; WRC with the M-Sport Ford Puma Hybrid Rally1; Baja 1000 with Ranger Raptor and Bronco; and NASCAR, NHRA, and Supercars with .
Is IndyCar faster than F1?
Speed and Performance Speed is a critical aspect of racing, and IndyCar cars can reach speeds of approximately 240 mph, while F1 cars top out around 220 mph. Another fascinating difference is team composition; IndyCar teams can field up to three cars, while F1 teams are limited to two. Driving an F1 car is physically demanding, but it’s a more refined kind of suffering. Power steering helps, and the cockpit is a climate-controlled shrine to driver comfort. Still, the G-forces are massive, and races are long and mentally draining. IndyCar, on the other hand, is just straight-up tough.Speed is a critical aspect of racing, and IndyCar cars can reach speeds of approximately 240 mph, while F1 cars top out around 220 mph. Another fascinating difference is team composition; IndyCar teams can field up to three cars, while F1 teams are limited to two.As far as speed goes, F1 cars can maneuver around tracks faster, but IndyCars have a higher top speed. Indy cars can hit speeds upwards of 240 mph during a race, while F1 cars max out at around 220 mph.IndyCar engines can rev all the way to 12,000 RPM—far higher than your average road car engine. That means more power strokes per minute, without valve float or knock. The second is fuel. IndyCar rules don’t set a fuel limit, meaning manufacturers can dump as much fuel as they feel necessary into the engine.
Is the IndyCar schedule changed in 2025?
Schedule changes The Milwaukee Mile, which held a double-header in 2024, only hosted a single race in 2025. The race at World Wide Technology Raceway moved from August to June. On February 18, 2025, INDYCAR announced race lengths were extended for six races. The next race in the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship is the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge Sunday, May 25. Coverage begins at 10 a. ET on FOX, FOX Deportes and the FOX Sports app.