has retained because the title sponsor of the sequence, the sequence introduced Friday morning. The Japanese telecommunications firm will proceed to signify the biggest open-wheel racing sequence in the US.
NTT grew to become IndyCar’s presenting sponsor in 2019, after Verizon held that title from 2014 to 2018. That is the second extension the 2 firms have signed, as additionally they agreed to a deal in 2023. NTT is IndyCar’s longest presenting sponsor up to now.
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NTT and NTT Information Group can even increase their position to offer AI and information capabilities for IndyCar and Penske Leisure, IndyCar’s father or mother firm.
“Our partnership has developed from series-level analytics into an enterprise-wide AI and information intelligence collaboration,” NTT CEO and president Akira Shimada stated in a information launch. “Along with powering race-day analytics and enabling AI-driven intelligence that helps security, sustainability and decision-making, NTT is making use of information and AI at scale with our purchasers and companions to create a extra related, resilient and accountable future.”
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A.J. Foyt Enterprises driver Santino Ferrucci (14) sits down into his automobile Monday, Could 18, 2026, throughout apply for the one hundred and tenth operating of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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A.J. Foyt Enterprises driver Santino Ferrucci (14) sits down into his automobile Monday, Could 18, 2026, throughout apply for the one hundred and tenth operating of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Crew Penske driver David Malukas (12), Ed Carpenter Racing driver Alexander Rossi (20) and Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10) pose with {a photograph} Monday, Could 18, 2026, forward of apply for the one hundred and tenth operating of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Takuma Sato (75) prepares to sit down into his automobile Monday, Could 18, 2026, throughout apply for the one hundred and tenth operating of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Juncos Hollinger Racing driver Rinus Veekay (76) and Meyer Shank Racing with Curb Agajanian driver Helio Castroneves (06) discuss and stroll Monday, Could 18, 2026, forward of apply for the one hundred and tenth operating of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Ed Carpenter Racing driver Alexander Rossi (20) places his helmet on Monday, Could 18, 2026, throughout apply for the one hundred and tenth operating of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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A.J. Foyt Enterprises driver Santino Ferrucci (14) seems to be out on the observe Monday, Could 18, 2026, throughout apply for the one hundred and tenth operating of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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The crew of HMD Motorsports with AJ Foyt Racing driver Katherine Legge (11) pulls her automobile into pit lane Monday, Could 18, 2026, throughout apply for the one hundred and tenth operating of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Chip Ganassi Racing driver Kyffin Simpson (8) seems to be into the stands Monday, Could 18, 2026, throughout apply for the one hundred and tenth operating of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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A.J. Foyt Enterprises driver Santino Ferrucci (14) and Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10) converse Monday, Could 18, 2026, throughout apply for the one hundred and tenth operating of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Ed Carpenter Racing driver Ed Carpenter (33) prepares Monday, Could 18, 2026, forward of apply for the one hundred and tenth operating of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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A.J. Foyt Enterprises driver Santino Ferrucci (14) sits down into his automobile Monday, Could 18, 2026, throughout apply for the one hundred and tenth operating of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
(Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar)
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Arrow McLaren driver Pato O’Ward (5) and Meyer Shank Racing with Curb Agajanian driver Felix Rosenqvist (60) converse Monday, Could 18, 2026, throughout apply for the one hundred and tenth operating of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Meyer Shank Racing with Curb Agajanian driver Felix Rosenqvist (60) walks pit lane Monday, Could 18, 2026, throughout apply for the one hundred and tenth operating of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10) makes his approach to his pit field Monday, Could 18, 2026, throughout apply for the one hundred and tenth operating of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Ed Carpenter Racing driver Alexander Rossi (20) sits down into his automobile Monday, Could 18, 2026, throughout apply for the one hundred and tenth operating of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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The crew for Ed Carpenter Racing driver Christian Rasmussen (21) prepares his automobile Monday, Could 18, 2026, throughout apply for the one hundred and tenth operating of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Drivers pose with the Borg Warner trophy Monday, Could 18, 2026, forward of apply for the one hundred and tenth operating of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Earlier Indianapolis 500 winners pose with the Borg Warner trophy Monday, Could 18, 2026, forward of apply for the one hundred and tenth operating of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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IndyCar and NTT are introducing “Up To Pace,” an AI characteristic offering race insights and real-time information to followers, on the IndyCar app. The characteristic is accessible now and will probably be lively for Sunday’s .
“Main into one other iconic version of ‘The Best Spectacle in Racing,’ we’re thrilled to proceed our world-class partnership with NTT,” stated Roger Penske, Penske Company’s founder and chairman. “Their vital experience as a world chief in AI, digital enterprise and know-how providers is integral to how we construct engagement throughout IndyCar’s fanbase and supply a top-notch buyer expertise on the Racing Capital of the World. It is a partnership primarily based on belief and a shared dedication to innovation and excellence, offering all of the foundational attributes essential for a long-term and extremely profitable relationship.”
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With the third contract settlement between IndyCar and NTT, the businesses will enhance AI utilization for followers of the sequence. The 2 remained linked to 1 one other as IndyCar’s reputation grows all through the last decade.
