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Rinus VeeKay blocks out IndyCar silly-season noise in push for Milwaukee breakthrough

Rinus VeeKay enters the final stretch of the IndyCar Series season with two clear targets: a return to the podium and a first career top-10 championship finish. The 25-year-old Dutchman currently sits 11th in the standings with 302 points, trailing Andretti Global’s Will Power by 26 points with just three races remaining over two weekends. Following a frustrating race last Sunday in D.C., the ...…

Rinus VeeKay blocks out IndyCar silly-season noise in push for Milwaukee breakthrough

Rinus VeeKay aims to overcome the distraction of IndyCar's silly season as he focusses on securing a podium and his first top-10 championship finish. Currently 11th in the standings with 302 points, VeeKay trails Will Power by 26 points with just three races left over two weekends. Following a tough race at the D.C. street circuit, VeeKay is eager to start fresh at the Milwaukee Mile doubleheader.

With three top-five finishes and six top-10s this year, VeeKay is confident in his form at the historic short oval, citing a successful test at Milwaukee earlier in the season. The 25-year-old Dutchman is targeting his first podium at the track, where he previously finished fourth three times.

Beyond individual success, VeeKay is pushing for a top-10 championship finish, acknowledging the intense competition from series champions such as Scott Dixon, Will Power, and Marcus Ericsson. VeeKay believes that maximizing performance over the final three races – Milwaukee and the season finale at Laguna Seca – will provide enough evidence to make informed decisions about his future.

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