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Graham Rahal earns third podium finish of the season in Detroit

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Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Graham Rahal earns third podium finish of the season in Detroit
Summary

Graham Rahal secured his third podium finish of the 2026 IndyCar season at the Detroit Grand Prix. This marks a significant turnaround for Rahal, who had not finished on the podium in the previous two seasons. Under team president Jay Frye’s leadership, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has focused on improving fundamental race operations, including pit stop consistency. With improvements in place, Rahal currently ranks ninth in the IndyCar championship standings, just behind Team Penske drivers Josef Newgarden and Scott McLaughlin.

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  • •Rahal secures podium finish at the Detroit Grand Prix.
  • •He has three podiums this season, a significant improvement.
  • •Rahal is currently ninth in the IndyCar standings.
  • •Team president Jay Frye emphasizes fundamentals in operations.
  • •Improvements include hiring Brian Barnhart for strategy and leadership.
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  • 8:47 AMYahoo Sports — How Graham Rahal's resurgence was set in motion by former IndyCar president's vision
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Graham Rahal has three podium finishes in 2026, after two years without one. IndyStar learned keys to the remarkable turnaround.

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