James Hinchcliffe picks out the five drivers who have impressed him most so far in 2026
As the season pauses ahead of Miami, IndyCar race winner and F1 TV analyst James Hinchcliffe has picked out his five most impressive drivers after the opening three rounds of 2026.

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With the 2026 season now well up and running, we asked IndyCar race winner and F1 TV analyst James Hinchcliffe to pick out the five drivers who have impressed him the most from the opening three rounds of the year…
Pierre Gasly
I imagine that when he was sitting on the grid of last year’s Italian Grand Prix, lined up on the last row at the very same track he had taken his sole race win, Pierre Gasly was praying that it was all worth it.
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