That led to Spain’s Alex Palou winning the series title in Long Beach with a fourth-place finish to become the first Spaniard to win an IndyCar title. It was cool to see that history. Somehow, some way, there always seems to be a bewitching element to the race.

The Grand Prix returns for its 50th year this weekend. It’s guaranteed to be the biggest event, but there are plenty of other — slightly quieter — activities too.

Ahead of the Long Beach Grand Prix, Toyota has revealed three new track-focused models, including the spotlight-stealing Gazoo Racing (GR) Corolla Development Vehicle. The humble Toyota Corolla, often seen as the most reliable commuter on