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The Race ranks the top 10 IndyCar drivers of the season so far as the series reaches halfway. Do you agree with the order?
The IndyCar season has been unpredictable with two drivers from a top team excluded and surprise candidates in the top 10, adding excitement to the championship. The mid-season driver rankings by IndyCar correspondent Jack Benyon were discussed on The Race IndyCar Podcast. Scott McLaughlin’s strong performances, including a pole at the Indy 500 and wins at Barber Motorsports Park and podium at Road America, stand out despite some rough patches. Santino Ferrucci’s impressive season with AJ Foyt Racing has been a standout, with consistent top 10 finishes and improvements in performance attributed to new technical tie-ups. Josef Newgarden, despite being the best qualifier and winning the Indy 500, has had a mixed season with only three top 10 finishes. Pato O’Ward’s win at St. Pete was overshadowed by inconsistencies in performance, raising questions about his position within the McLaren team.
