Felipe Nasr seeks full-time IndyCar seat as Josef Newgarden recovers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 4:18 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Felipe Nasr continues his push for a full-time IndyCar seat with Team Penske, serving as a backup for Josef Newgarden, who is recovering from a foot injury after a crash at the Indianapolis 500. Nasr recently participated in a multi-team test at Mid-Ohio, finishing 11th among 16 drivers despite last driving an Indy car in October. He expressed satisfaction with his test performance, noting he matched the pace of his teammates. With a successful run in IMSA, including multiple wins, Nasr aims to demonstrate his readiness for IndyCar. He humorously remarked that inquiries about his future should be directed to team owner Roger Penske.
- •Felipe Nasr fills in as Josef Newgarden recovers from injury.
- •Nasr finished 11th in a recent test at Mid-Ohio.
- •He has eight wins in IMSA and a championship title.
- •Team Penske's future driver lineup remains uncertain.
- •Nasr suggests asking Roger Penske about his IndyCar prospects.
- 4:18 PMYahoo Sports — “You should ask him” - Felipe Nasr keeps the pressure on Roger Penske for IndyCar seat
- 4:18 PMMotorsport.com — “You should ask him” - Felipe Nasr keeps the pressure on Roger Penske for IndyCar seat
"Felipe Nasr continues to push for an opportunity to get a seat in the IndyCar Series. The 33-year-old Brazilian has been a dependable luxury insurance policy for Team Penske, consistently on active standby as Josef Newgarden has been nursing a lingering foot injury sustained during his dramatic crash at the Indianapolis 500 in May. Nasr was on the pit wall and ready to jump into the cockpit ...Keep reading
"After conquering IMSA, Felipe Nasr continues to eye the ultimate Penske promotion to IndyCar
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 4:18 PM“You should ask him” - Felipe Nasr keeps the pressure on Roger Penske for IndyCar seat
After conquering IMSA, Felipe Nasr continues to eye the ultimate Penske promotion to IndyCar
- Motorsport.comJul 2, 2026, 4:18 PM“You should ask him” - Felipe Nasr keeps the pressure on Roger Penske for IndyCar seat
Felipe Nasr continues to push for an opportunity to get a seat in the IndyCar Series. The 33-year-old Brazilian has been a dependable luxury insurance policy for Team Penske, consistently on active standby as Josef Newgarden has been nursing a lingering foot injury sustained during his dramatic crash at the Indianapolis 500 in May. Nasr was on the pit wall and ready to jump into the cockpit ...Keep reading
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