In this episode of The Inside Line, IndyCar motorsports reporter Nathan Brown and co-host Joey Barnes discuss Kyle Kirkwood’s win from pole in the Long Beach Grand Prix and how Andretti Global’s execution – and lack of it from competitors – led to the first race of the year not won by Alex Palou. The pair also discuss how tire strategy and wear continue to play an elevated role in how races have played out in 2025, and later, they dive into the plusses and minuses of several deserving IndyCar-centric driver candidates for Cadillac F1’s open seats. They end this episode with live reactions to IndyCar’s disappointing TV rating for Long Beach.

In this episode of The Inside Line, IndyCar motorsports reporter Nathan Brown and co-host Joey Barnes discuss Kyle Kirkwood&rsquo;s win from pole in the Long Beach Grand Prix and how Andretti Global&rsquo;s execution &ndash; and lack of it from competitors &ndash; led to the first race of the year not won by Alex Palou. The pair also discuss how tire strategy and wear continue to play an elevated role in how races have played out in 2025, and later, they dive into the plusses and minuses of several deserving IndyCar-centric driver candidates for Cadillac F1&rsquo;s open seats. They end this episode with live reactions to IndyCar&rsquo;s disappointing TV rating for Long Beach.

IndyStar motorsport Insider Nathan Brown discussing all things IndyCar.

IndyStar motorsport Insider Nathan Brown discussing all things IndyCar.

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IndyStar motorsport Insider Zion Brown discussing all things IndyCar.

IndyStar motorsport Insider Zion Brown discussing all things IndyCar.