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How are Indy cars and F1 cars different?

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How are Indy cars and F1 cars different?

By RACER Staff - Aug 29, 2026, 10:18 AM ET

To the casual bystander, Formula 1 cars and Indy cars look basically the same: pointy-shaped with big wings and tires, and a driver in the middle. But once you move beyond the basic silhouette, the differences between the two quickly become apparent. 

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