The 2025 IndyCar season brings significant changes across teams, technology, and broadcasting. Here's everything you need to know before the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

Major Administrative Changes:

• Doug Boles replaces Jay Frye as IndyCar president
• Tim Cindric reduces role to focus on IndyCar operations
• Leaders Circle contracts increase by $100,000

Technical Updates:

• Self-starting hybrid systems coming to pit lane
• Aluminum wheels implementation delayed until 2027
• New spec fuel meter introduced
• Stricter belt and seat regulations
• Local yellow flags now visible in cockpits
• Modified tire allocation system with Firestone
• Honda unveils new manufacturer strategy

Broadcast Innovations:

• FOX Sports takes over as primary broadcaster
• Will Buxton leads broadcast team with Hinchcliffe and Bell
• New features include:
  • Drone coverage
  • Driver's Eye helmet cameras at four races
  • Ghost Car technology
  • Dedicated sports streaming service

Team Coverage:

• Full season previews available for all teams:
  • AJ Foyt Racing
  • Andretti Global
  • Arrow McLaren
  • Chip Ganassi Racing
  • Dale Coyne Racing
  • Ed Carpenter Racing
  • Juncos Hollinger Racing
  • Meyer Shank Racing
  • PREMA Racing
  • Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing
  • Team Penske

Key Developments:

• Expanded international broadcast reach
• New fantasy league partnership
• Enhanced engineering teams at Ganassi
• Revised team budgets
• Increased focus on fan base expansion

The season begins with high expectations and numerous technical and administrative improvements aimed at enhancing both competition and viewer experience.

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