By Alex Gintz

Alex is the IndyCar Content Director at Frontstretch, having initially joined as an entry-level contributor in 2021. He also serves as Managing Director of The Asia Cable, a publication focused on the international affairs and politics of the Asia-Pacific region which he co-founded in 2023. With previous experience in China, Japan and Poland, Alex is particularly passionate about the international realm of motorsport and the politics that make the wheels turn - literally - behind the scenes.

F1 Midweek: Make It Make Sense

March 22, 2023March 22, 2023 by Alex Gintz

(Photo: FIA Media)

Fernando Alonso’s 100th career podium was overshadowed by a case of officiating confusion that stumped the F1 community.

Sergio Perez Takes Second Consecutive Pole in Saudi Arabia

April 28, 2023March 18, 2023 by Alex Gintz

(Photo: Lars Baron/Getty Images via Red Bull Content Pool)

Sergio Perez took his second consecutive pole position in Saudi Arabia after a mechanical failure eliminated Max Verstappen.

Inside IndyCar: Aero Kits

March 31, 2023March 16, 2023 by Alex Gintz

(Photo: Matt Fraver/Penske Entertainment)

Alex Gintz explores the technological evolution of IndyCar’s current aerokit and its effect on the racing product of the series.

Devlin DeFrancesco Involved in Savage Crash in St. Petersburg

March 5, 2023March 5, 2023 by Alex Gintz

(Photo Credit: James Black/Penske Entertainment)

Devlin DeFrancesco escaped a violent accident on the opening lap of the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

Romain Grosjean Storms to St. Petersburg Pole

March 5, 2023March 4, 2023 by Alex Gintz

(Photo: Joe Skibinski/Penske Entertainment)

Romain Grosjean survived a hectic qualifying day in St. Petersburg to claim pole position for the 2023 season opener.

Max Verstappen Leads Red Bull 1-2 in Bahrain Qualifying

April 28, 2023March 4, 2023 by Alex Gintz

(Photo: Peter Fox.Getty Images via Red Bull Content Pool)

Max Verstappen will open 2023 on pole position while Aston Martin brought surprising pace to Bahrain.

Celebrity Sightings at the 2023 Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum

February 5, 2023February 5, 2023 by Alex Gintz

Kyle Busch takes the green flag to kick off the NASCAR Busch Clash heat races at the LA Colusseum.

(Photo: Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Big names showed up at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum in force for the 2023 running of the Clash.

The Pit Straight: Who Will Be the Next New World Champion?

October 22, 2024January 24, 2023 by Alex Gintz

(Photo: Steve Etherington)

George Russell, Charles Leclerc, or Lando Norris: which F1 driver will topple Verstappen and Hamilton to win a World Championship first?

Takuma Sato’s Ganassi Deal Is Great for IndyCar

January 25, 2023January 18, 2023 by Alex Gintz

(Photo: Joe Skinbinski/Penske Entertainment)

Takuma Sato’s 2023 campaign with Chip Ganassi sets up the Japanese driver, and IndyCar, for a fairy tale season.

F1 Drivers in NASCAR: Who’s Next?

December 11, 2022December 10, 2022 by Alex Gintz

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

With the NASCAR season complete and the Formula 1 calendar winding down, it’s time for an offseason tradition: wishful thinking about world-class drivers switching disciplines for fun.