Chip Ganassi Racing rookie Felix Rosenqvist led a Honda dominated first practice to kick off the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg and the 2019 NTT IndyCar Series season.
Scott Dixon clinched his fifth Verizon IndyCar Series title with a P2 finish in Sunday's season finale at Sonoma as early contact dashed chief championship rival Alexander Rossi's hopes of a maiden crown.
Scott Dixon has ended speculation about his future in the Verizon IndyCar Series by signing a multi-year contract extension with Chip Ganassi Racing, continuing his long-running relationship with the team.
Scott Dixon extended his lead at the top of the Verizon IndyCar Series drivers' standings to 62 points after dominating Sunday's race in Toronto as his chief title rivals hit trouble.
Robert Wickens will make his Verizon IndyCar Series debut from pole position after topping qualifying for the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Saturday afternoon, taking advantage of damp conditions to edge out Will Power.
Chip Ganassi Racing has ruled out a deal to run Danica Patrick in this year's Indianapolis 500 and Daytona 500 as part of her farewell races before retiring from motorsport.
Ed Jones will race with Chip Ganassi Racing in the Verizon IndyCar Series through the 2018 season, moving up from Dale Coyne Racing after finishing as the championship's top rookie this year.