2016 IndyCar Series season
| 2016 IndyCar season | |
|---|---|
| Verizon IndyCar Series | |
 |
|
| Season | |
| Races | 16 |
| Start date | March 13 |
| End date | September 18 |
| Awards | |
| Drivers' champion |
 Simon Pagenaud
|
| Manufacturers' Cup |
 Chevrolet
|
| Rookie of the Year |
Alexander Rossi
|
| Indianapolis 500 winner |
Alexander Rossi
|
| Discipline champions | |
| Oval champion |
Josef Newgarden
|
| Road course champion |
Simon Pagenaud
|
The 2016 Verizon IndyCar Series is the 21st season of the IndyCar Series and the 105th season of American open wheel racing. It included the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500. Scott Dixon entered as the reigning Drivers' Champion, while Chevrolet entered the season as the reigning Manufacturer's Champion. Upon season's end, Simon Pagenaud was crowned Drivers' Champion, while Chevrolet retained the Manufacturer's Championship. Simon Pagenaud was the first European driver to win IndyCar Series driver's title since British driver Dario Franchitti in 2011 season.
The 2016 Verizon IndyCar Series schedule was announced on October 27, 2015.
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