It’s been a wild ride for the IndyCar series in 2021, with some of the biggest names in the sport vying for the top spot. While the championship battle is still up in the air, the points standings have been locked in and it’s time to take a look at how the drivers have fared so far. The 2021 IndyCar standings are sure to be remembered as one of the most competitive in recent memory, with the top five drivers all within reach of the title.
Leading the way in the points is Josef Newgarden of Team Penske. The 2017 IndyCar champion has been absolutely on fire this season, notching a win in the very first race of the year and two more victories since then. He currently has an impressive 438 points, putting him 23 points ahead of his nearest rival, Scott Dixon. The five-time champion has had a strong season so far, with two wins and a total of 415 points.
Third in the standings is the defending series champion, Patricio O’Ward. The young Mexican driver has been impressive this season, securing two podium finishes and a total of 411 points. He’s currently 28 points behind Newgarden and seven points behind Dixon in the standings.
Fourth in the standings is Alexander Rossi of Andretti Autosport. The 2016 Indianapolis 500 winner has had a strong season so far, with two wins and one runner-up finish. He currently has a total of 403 points, putting him 35 points behind Newgarden and eight points behind Dixon.
Rounding out the top five is Felix Rosenqvist of Chip Ganassi Racing. The Swedish driver has had a solid season so far, with two podium finishes and a total of 402 points. He’s currently 36 points behind Newgarden and nine points behind Dixon in the standings.
The 2021 IndyCar standings are sure to be remembered as one of the most competitive in recent memory. With the championship still up for grabs, anything can happen as the season winds down. It’s sure to be an exciting finish to the year, and the battle for the championship is sure to be one of the most intense in recent memory.
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The Battle for Second Place
The battle for second place in the standings is sure to be an exciting one. Dixon and O’Ward are tied for second place with 415 points each, and Rossi is right behind them with 403 points. All three drivers have had strong seasons so far, and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top.
The Rest of the Field
The rest of the drivers in the standings have had respectable seasons so far. Ryan Hunter-Reay of Andretti Autosport has had a solid year, with three podium finishes and a total of 344 points. Takuma Sato of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has had a solid year as well, with two podium finishes and a total of 312 points.
The rest of the drivers have had solid years as well, with Graham Rahal of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing notching a win and a total of 295 points, and Marcus Ericsson of Chip Ganassi Racing notching a podium finish and a total of 281 points. All in all, the 2021 IndyCar standings have been incredibly competitive, with the championship still up for grabs.
The Championship Battle
The championship battle is sure to be an exciting one. Newgarden currently has a 23 point lead over Dixon and O’Ward, but anything can happen in the final two races of the season. All three drivers are within reach of the title, and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top in the end.
The 2021 IndyCar season has been an exciting one so far, with some of the biggest names in the sport vying for the top spot. With the championship still up for grabs, it’s sure to be an exciting finish to the season and the battle for the title is sure to be one of the most intense in recent memory.
