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Forbes
11 hours ago
- Automotive
- Forbes
Chip Ganassi Racing Announces OpenAI As Mid-Ohio IndyCar Sponsor
Alex Palou's No. 10 OpenAI Honda that will compete in the July 6 Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio. Alex Palou's historic season at Chip Ganassi Racing will include a ground-breaking primary sponsorship for this weekend's Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio IndyCar Series race. OpenAI, one of the world's leading artificial intelligence organizations, will be the primary partner on the No. 10 Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) Honda driven by three-time NTT IndyCar Series champion and 2025 Indianapolis 500 winner Alex Palou at Mid-Ohio. Winner of six of the first nine races in 2025, OpenAI has made the trip to victory lane with Palou and CGR but will be looking for the first time as the primary partner. Palou's No. 10 Honda will feature a matte black livery. "Partnering with OpenAI has been a game-changer for our organization,' team owner Chip Ganassi said. 'Whether it's gaining insights in the front office or unlocking performance on the racetrack, their technology is helping us think faster, move smarter, and stay at the forefront of innovation.' What began in February as a strategic research collaboration has evolved into a powerful marketing and innovation platform. Throughout the 2025 season, the partnership between OpenAI and Chip Ganassi Racing has deepened, delivering real-world applications both on the racetrack and in the front office, enhancing efficiency, automation and performance across the organization. 'At its core, this collaboration is about curiosity, and how human skill and AI can push each other further,' said Sarah Russell, Head of Integrated Marketing, Open AI. 'We're proud to be represented at Mid-Ohio with Chip Ganassi Racing as part of our ongoing effort to explore how AI can complement human expertise and help advance performance.' Palou is already on track for a historic season. Winning six of the first nine races in 2025, he and the No. 10 team are tied for the most wins in a season since open wheel reunification in 2008 (Scott Dixon, 2008; Will Power, 2011) and are four wins away from the overall record of 10 (A.J. Foyt, 1964; Al Unser, 1970). Through 90 career races, Palou has 17 wins and 50 top 5 finishes. CGR is tied for the most team wins in IndyCar history at Mid-Ohio with 12. Palou has finished on the podium in every start with CGR at the track, including a win in 2023 and a pole position and runner-up finish in 2024. Coverage of the race begins at 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, July 6, live on FOX. Alex Palou's No. 10 OpenAI Honda Indy car.
Fox Sports
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Fox Sports
Fans Can Vote for Alex Palou To Win ESPY as Best Driver
INDYCAR Three-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou was one of four competitors nominated in the Best Driver category of the annual ESPYS, and fans can vote for the Chip Ganassi Racing driver now. Palou earned his second consecutive series championship last season, adding to his crown in 2021 during his first season with CGR. He won two races and recorded 13 top-five finishes in 17 starts. The good times have continued to roll this season for Palou, who has won six of the first nine races. He earned his first oval victory in the 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on May 25 in the No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda. Fans can click here to vote for Palou, who leads the series standings again this season. Voting is open until 5 p.m. ET Wednesday, July 16, three hours before the ESPYS will air at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. Other nominees in the Best Driver category are NASCAR Cup Series driver Joey Logano and Formula One drivers Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri. in this topic
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Adoption of CGM Systems Expected to Intensify, Evolving Regulatory Framework Paves the Way for Advanced Technologies
South Africa's diabetes market is set to grow at a 5.7% CAGR, reaching USD 1.27 billion by 2029, driven by continuous glucose monitoring adoption, digital health solutions, and advanced therapeutic devices. Updated regulatory frameworks and strategic mergers are propelling market expansion and innovation. South African Diabetes Devices and Therapeutics Market Dublin, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "South Africa Diabetes Devices and Therapeutics Market Investment Opportunities - Q2 2025 Update" has been added to offering. The diabetes market in South Africa is poised for significant growth, with expectations to reach USD 960.9 million by 2025, reflecting an annual growth rate of 6.9%. This trend will continue with a CAGR of 5.7% over the 2025-2029 period, expanding from USD 898.8 million in 2024 to approximately USD 1.27 billion by 2029. This report offers a comprehensive, data-centric analysis of South Africa's diabetes market, exploring market opportunities across various diagnosis and monitoring devices, therapeutics, and domains through 2029. With insights into over 50 KPIs, stakeholders can navigate the competitive landscape and identify strategic investment avenues. The South African diabetes devices and therapeutics market is undergoing transformation due to increased adoption of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), expanded digital health solutions, advancements in therapeutic delivery systems, and updated regulatory frameworks. These factors collectively enhance patient monitoring, refine treatment, and drive market growth. The diabetes devices and therapeutics market is characterized by the presence of multinational leaders and domestic innovators. Strategic partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions are reshaping the competitive dynamics, emphasizing digital integration and regulatory alignment. Expand Adoption of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Healthcare providers across South Africa are integrating CGM systems in diabetes management, with pilot programs in urban centers like Johannesburg and Cape Town. Revised reimbursement policies and updated clinical guidelines support CGM adoption, which is expected to increase as these frameworks mature. Integrate Digital Health Solutions for Remote Monitoring The deployment of telemedicine platforms and digital dashboards in diabetes care settings is gaining momentum, driven by government investments in healthcare IT infrastructure. This expansion fosters enhanced communication between patients and providers, contributing to better clinical decisions over the medium term. Advanced Therapeutic Delivery Systems Smart insulin pens and automated insulin pumps are making their way into the South African market, aided by local evaluations focusing on dosing accuracy. Innovations in device technology and supportive research findings are propelling these systems, paving the way for their adoption. Update Regulatory and Reimbursement Frameworks South African regulatory bodies are revising approval processes to accommodate new diabetes devices and therapies, emphasizing streamlined market access. These changes are expected to enhance market confidence and attract investment, further promoting advanced diabetes technologies. Analyze Current Market Conditions Both multinational corporations and local innovators drive the South African market, facilitated by a dual healthcare system offering varied avenues for product adoption. Key Players and New Entrants Global manufacturers dominate through partnerships with major hospitals, while local startups introduce digital health solutions that cater to regional needs. Review Recent Partnerships, Mergers, and Acquisitions Strategic collaborations enhance device connectivity and data integration, with mergers indicating efforts to consolidate expertise for the South African context. Future Competitive Dynamics (Next 2-4 Years) Expected consolidation among multinationals expanding digital offerings and local companies securing strategic alliances will likely drive product innovation. Key Attributes: Report Attribute Details No. of Pages 50 Forecast Period 2025 - 2029 Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2025 $1.02 Billion Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2029 $1.27 Billion Compound Annual Growth Rate 5.7% Regions Covered South Africa For more information about this report visit About is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends. Attachment South African Diabetes Devices and Therapeutics Market CONTACT: CONTACT: Laura Wood,Senior Press Manager press@ For E.S.T Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470 For U.S./ CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Indianapolis Star
23-06-2025
- Automotive
- Indianapolis Star
Pre-race decision left Alex Palou 'looking really bad.' How the IndyCar leader pulled off his 6th win
ELKHART LAKE, Wis. — In his half-dozen IndyCar victories nine races this season, Alex Palou and the No. 10 Chip Ganassi Racing crew have won just about every way you could imagine and yet, Sunday's was something new. The two-time-defending series champion has eked ahead off a final pit exchange (St. Pete), pulled off a late-race pass for the win (Thermal and the Indy 500), dominated from pole (Barber) and lost the lead early, only to race his way back to a relatively comfortable victory (IMS road course). As the season reached its halfway point Sunday afternoon at Road America, perhaps it was only fitting Palou and Barry Wanser put on a strategy masterclass on a day where the possible forks in the road were many and any attempt to try and actively keep track of all the road maps at play was certain to leave one with a migraine. 'It was tough. It was a crazy race. It just felt like there was a lot going on. Lots of yellows, obviously, that were shaking how we were looking,' Palou said. 'We were looking really bad at the beginning, then really good, then terrible, then really good again. 'It was tough to be up there, but we just had to stay focused on battling against the people that were on our strategy.' That first battle in the No. 10 camp took place before the race even started, during the 30-minute window following Sunday's morning warmup when teams must declare the tires they'll start on, a call that, depending on how the opening stages of a race go, whether it been caution-crazy or caution-free, could play an outsized role in the drivers and teams who'll find themselves in contention for a win later on. As Wanser, Palou's strategist, explained, the duo declared primaries, but further intervention within the CGR camp got Palou waffling. With the deadline looming, Palou decided he wanted to flip, but by the time they attempted to put the call in to IndyCar to switch, it was a few minutes too late. So start on the slower, harder, more durable primary tires they did — largely surrounded on the grid by a sea of alternate-tire-clad rivals who swallowed up the No. 10 car on Lap 1 even before a caution for a stranded David Malukas fell before the lap was complete. By that point, Palou was down from second on the grid to seventh on the ensuing restart. But as Wanser explained, though the choice to start on primaries was illogical, given what they'd learn about their competitors pre-race, it proved to be the best choice in the long run. The day prior, Palou, Wanser and Co. had made a major push to take pole, opting to use a third set of new alternates during the Fast Six to try and seal the deal, while fellow title contenders and serious threats for the race win Scott McLaughlin and Christian Lundgaard saved a set to use for the race instead. Had they used that lone set of new alternates for the race start, Palou might not have dropped any spots to start with, but the disjointed race start meant any value gained by running alternates over primaries was minimal. In response, Palou had them in his back pocket to use later, even though Wasner said he made a tire strategy call mid-race on using that new alternate set on stint No. 2 that was earlier than he'd discussed with Palou pre-race. A rare occurrence on the radio, Palou let his displeasure with the mid-race switch-a-roo known. 'I got to be grumpy for a couple laps, and then I saw it was worked out, and I started saying 'thank you' again,' Palou joked. 'It was interesting, but for sure, we got the win because of the team that we had on both pit stops and strategy. 'I knew (using alternates on the second stint) was going to help us there, but it was going to hurt us a lot on the last stint, but honestly, the pace we had today in the No. 10 car was amazing, and we were able to save fuel even on primaries to be quite fast.' In a race with so many strategies at play, and seemingly even more splintering off every pit exchange, Palou was forced to manage chunks of laps where he'd be battling at the front, followed by stops that left him buried in 13th or 14th behind cars that, according to how the race would finish up, weren't really his true competition. But by Lap 22, as the yellow flags flew for Conor Daly's off-track excursion, Palou could've inherited the lead had Wanser opted for him to stay out, rather than pit at a time where the team wasn't sorely in need for fuel. With it being the race's fourth caution, Palou's second stint only ran 12 laps, several of them under caution, and Palou said he still could've run five laps more before diving in, similar to what Felix Rosenqvist (runner-up) and Kyle Kirkwood (fourth) opted to do. But pitting there ultimately gave him track position at the end of the race, a roll of the dice that he felt made the difference in the win that fell into his lap with Scott Dixon forced to pit late and Rosenqvist still a couple seconds back by the checkered flag. 'That was the moment that I would say gave us the win,' Palou said of Wanser's call on when to make his second of three stops. But Wanser and Palou didn't feel comfortable until a ways later. Though they knew Dixon had pitted two laps before them on his second stop, the No. 10 stand continued to watch late in the race as the six-time champ rolled off competitive lap times again and again. By their math, Palou was going to be cutting it close on fuel as is, ultimately enough post-race to run a cooldown lap, but not fire off any celebratory donuts. So how was Dixon holding onto his gap on his teammate, they kept wondering? 'I even said to all the engineers on the stand, 'Are we missing something here? Because Dixon is running (fuel) numbers and lap times that (Palou's) not going to be able to get, based on the number we gave him,'' Wanser said. 'They double checked everything, triple checked, but we were pretty confident we were going to be fine.' Had Dixon lucked into a late-race yellow, Palou said he wasn't sure he had enough speed in the car to swoop around the outside for what would've needed to be a pass for the win on his teammate. 'When I was following Scott, I could see that he wasn't saving as much as I was. I was like, 'This guy is crazy. How is he going to do it?'' Palou said. 'If it was another driver, I would have probably just focused on myself, but I know that Scott can make crazy stuff happen. 'If he gets a yellow and he's still P1, we're not going to be able to pass him. We were still trying to get that first-place position on track, just in case there was a four-lap yellow at the end, and he would've still been leading and maybe ended up with a win.' In all, the chaos kept things interesting, and Palou's Sunday kept him longing for something else the next time out, too. 'We couldn't do donuts,' he joked. 'I would've liked that, but at least (we had) enough to make it to Victory Lane.'
Indianapolis Star
22-06-2025
- Automotive
- Indianapolis Star
Scott Dixon's 'nothing-to-lose' strategy almost won at Road America. Why it almost worked, but didn't
ELKHART LAKE, Wis. — For more than two decades, Scott Dixon's IndyCar rivals have become all too used to the No. 9 Chip Ganassi Racing crew spearheaded by strategist and team managing director Mike Hull turning a qualifying gaffe, an early race miscue or an otherwise innocuous start to a race into a masterful victory. Sunday afternoon at Road America was a rarity for the six-time series champion duo: a roll of the dice that delivered snake eyes. And with that, for the second consecutive start, a late-race lead turned into an otherwise forgettable top-10 finish for Dixon, who just nine races into his 2025 campaign sits tied for fourth in the championship with six top 10s but faces a 155-point gap to his CGR teammate Alex Palou, who picked up his eye-popping sixth win of the year at Road America. 'We've got nothing to lose. We were going for some race wins. You're pretty much out of the championship, so yeah, nothing to lose, man,' Dixon said on pit lane of the No. 9 Honda team's off-kilter pit strategy that ultimately set the course for their day, needing a late-race caution that never came. 'Once I saw the (fuel) light come on for my second-to-last pit stop (which he took on Lap 38), I knew we were gonna be a couple (laps) short, which was going to make it easy for the guys who pitted just a couple laps later,' Dixon continued. 'It's just been one of those years, man. Anything we do is just kinda crappy. We'll keep at it. Keep knocking on the door. The car's got good speed.' Dixon started Sunday's race 25th after losing his two fastest laps in Round 1 Saturday for a qualifying interference penalty, just the 14th time he's qualified outside the top 20 in his IndyCar career. The painful penalty pushed the team to opt to pit early after a Lap 1 caution that came for David Malukas' spin into the gravel in Turn 3. In theory, the stop didn't lose the No. 9 crew much, if any, track position while giving them a couple laps more fuel than the rest of the field that stayed out — crucial at a track that measures more than 4 miles in length. An especially elbows-out start to the race led to two more cautions inside the first 10 laps, leading the bulk of the field to make their first stop on Lap 11, handing Dixon his first stint of race-leading laps at the time of the ensuing return to green flag action. He managed to stretch his second stint to 19 laps, albeit six laps of caution helping to pad his stats, but his second stop came on Lap 21. Painfully for the No. 9 crew, the race's fourth caution came out just one lap later, sparking those like Palou to dip in for their second stop on Lap 23 under yellow and at that point only needing one more stop to be able to make it to the checkered flag. Had Conor Daly's caution came a lap earlier and still forced those on a more traditional, conservative strategy to make their next stop at that point, allowing Dixon to pit with Palou and sync up their game plans, the entire race's eventual flow might've been thrown on its head, and the No. 9 team's race might've ended up differently. Instead, with just one other caution falling the rest of the race on Lap 30, the field of contenders were forced to make their final stops all under green at whatever points their tanks were approaching empty. For those like Palou, Santino Ferrucci (third place) and Kyffin Simpson (sixth) who took their second stop on Lap 23, they dove int for the final time on Lap 39 or 40. Those like Felix Rosenqvist (second), Kyle Kirkwood (fourth) or Marcus Armstrong (fifth) had no issue making it to the end without fuel concerns. They opted to stay out during the caution for Daly to preserve track position, and who then pitted under green on Lap 27 or 28 but were then able to bunch back up with Josef Newgarden's Lap 30 caution. Dixon's path proved to be the odd one out. Ultimately, he led a race-high 27 laps, including Laps 45 to 52 of the 55-lap race, but it became clear during that closing stretch to the 44-year-year-old that he'd need one final yellow to save him from a fourth and final stop for a splash-and-go. 'You're throwing pretty wild strategies out there, just to try and make something happen. It looked like actually the conservative one that the others took was the right one to take. We needed to bank on at least another (caution) lap or two,' Dixon said. 'The unfortunate part was the car was super fast, but all day even with our speed today, we were having to save fuel every lap, which was kinda frustrating. 'I think we should've been top 3.' Dixon, the legendary fuel-saver of his generation of IndyCar drivers, lamented the hybrid's impact on what he might've otherwise been able to do on a day like today just a year ago. 'The fuel mileage is way worse with the hybrid, which makes no sense to me,' he said, making light of the fact that the weight impact of IndyCar's hybrid unit burns more fuel than cars did without it, the exact opposite impact the technology is meant to have in road cars. 'But it's the same for everybody. Everybody's gotta carry this lump of weight around. 'But yeah, you would've made it without the hybrid.'
