2016 IndyCar Series

2016 IndyCar season
Verizon IndyCar Series
Season
Races16
Start dateMarch 13
End dateSeptember 17
Awards
Drivers' championFrance Simon Pagenaud
Manufacturers' CupUnited States Chevrolet
Rookie of the YearUnited States Alexander Rossi
Indianapolis 500 winnerUnited States Alexander Rossi
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Simon Pagenaud (left) won his first Drivers' Championship while Will Power (right) finished second in the championship.

The 2016 Verizon IndyCar Series was 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.

Pagenaud was the first European driver to win IndyCar Series driver's title since British driver Dario Franchitti in 2011 season.