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An assertion from Kiwi driver Marcus Armstrong that the series he competes in is becoming universally recognised as the best motorsport product in the world

An assertion from Kiwi driver Marcus Armstrong that the series he competes in is becoming universally recognised as the best motorsport product in the world

30 January 2025

The 24-year-old Cantabrian is getting set for his second full season in the IndyCar series in the US - alongside countrymen Scott Dixon and Scott McLaughlin.

Armstrong says while the popularity Formula One has garnered via its hit Netflix series has helped the strength of IndyCar - there's only one top dog when it comes to the on track entertainment.

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