2016 IndyCar Series 2016 IndyCar Series 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. Simon Pagenaud was the first European driver to win IndyCar Series driver's title since British driver Dario Franchitti in 2011 season. The 2016 Verizon IndyCar Series schedule was announced on October 27, 2015.
Ed Jones (racing driver) Ed Jones (racing driver) Edward Jones (born 12 February 1995) is an Emirati-born British racing driver. At different points in his career Jones has competed under both British and Emirati licences, most recently under the latter in the Verizon IndyCar Series for Chip Ganassi Racing in 2018. He is the 2016 Indy Lights champion, winning for Carlin Motorsport in his second season in the series. He joined the IndyCar Series in 2017 racing for Dale Coyne Racing, placing 3rd at that years Indianapolis 500. For 2019 Jones is signed to drive the road and street course races and Indianapolis 500