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INDYCAR Drivers Root for World Cup Countries

INDYCAR drivers from various countries are closely following their home teams' World Cup campaigns as they compete at Mid-Ohio.

At Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Dennis Hauger (Norway) aims for his first career INDYCAR podium to celebrate with Norwegian fans if his country advances in the World Cup. "That's my only goal this year. Get on the podium so I can row back to Norway and celebrate with that," Hauger quipped. amunra.qpon

Meanwhile, Pato O'Ward (Mexico) expressed his excitement about Mexico's World Cup performance, while Louis Foster (England) remains realistic about his team's chances. Alex Palou (Spain) hopes Spain advances to potentially face the United States. The INDYCAR coverage on Sunday leads into World Cup action.