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After another thrilling season of IndyCar Racing, The Checkered Flag’s Jordan Groves has put together a list of who we think were the top twelve drivers of the 2018 season. Here are positions twelve to seven.

IndyCar has released a video as a part of their ‘IndyCar 101’ series which details the recent advancements made in concussion diagnosis.

Oriol Servia has admitted that he is searching for a new ride for next year’s Indianapolis 500 after it became apparent that he is set to lose his seat with Scuderia Corsa. The team is expected to announce a partnership with Ed Carpenter Racing this week.

Despite showing flashes of great speed throughout his debut season of IndyCar racing, Jordan King has been dropped by Ed Carpenter Racing for 2019. The British driver has said that he is now pursuing opportunities with other teams for next year, potentially not in IndyCar.

Chip Ganassi Racing has today announced that they have signed Felix Rosenqvist to partner Scott Dixon in their 2019 IndyCar Series line-up. The Swedish driver, who has tested with the team previously, will replace Ed Jones.

After a season of intense on-track action once again, the Verizon IndyCar Series has concluded for the year, with Scott Dixon emerging as the champion for the fifth time. Here, TCF takes you through the key points of the year that ultimately went on to decide the championship.

Andretti Autosport’s Verizon IndyCar Series driver, Ryan Hunter-Reay, had arguably his greatest race weekend performance in last Sunday’s 2018 season finale at Sonoma Raceway. The American was quickest in practice and in all three qualifying sessions before going on to win the race with the most laps led.

The trailer has been released for the upcoming ‘Born Racer’ documentary, a film that follows Verizon IndyCar Series champion Scott Dixon throughout his 2017 season. The film releases in the US on October 2 and in the UK on November 19.

Alexander Rossi finished seventh in Sunday’s Grand Prix of Sonoma after a lap one mistake put him almost a lap down on the field. However, the impressive comeback was not enough to see him steal the championship from Scott Dixon.

Scott Dixon has become a five-time IndyCar champion after finishing second in Sunday’s 2018 season finale at Sonoma Raceway. The New Zealander thanked his Chip Ganassi Racing squad post-race, saying that he could not believe what had happened.

Ryan Hunter-Reay took victory in the final race of the 2018 IndyCar season at Sonoma Raceway. The American led every lap of the race from pole position, whilst Scott Dixon came home in second place and took advantage of a lap one incident for Alexander Rossi to secure his fifth championship.

Robert Wickens has posted a video update on social media for the first time since his accident at Pocono Raceway last month. The Canadian stated in the video that “It’s going to be a very long road to recovery.”

Ryan Hunter-Reay has claimed pole position for the 2018 IndyCar season finale at Sonoma Raceway. Championship leader Scott Dixon will roll-off in second place, with Alexander Rossi further back in sixth.

The Verizon IndyCar Series hit Sonoma Raceway for the two Friday practice sessions ahead of this Sunday’s 2018 season finale. Ryan Hunter-Reay was fastest in session one, with Josef Newgarden fastest in the second session later on.

Spencer Pigot will continue to race for Ed Carpenter Racing after signing a new contract for the 2019 IndyCar Series. Pigot, who scored his first podium at Iowa this year, will continue to race the #21 Chevrolet.