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.

Romain Grosjean Dominates, But Rinus VeeKay Triumphs at Indianapolis

May 15, 2021May 15, 2021 Alex Gintz

Rinus VeeKay celebrates his first IndyCar win

(Photo by Chris Jones/INDYCAR)

Rinus VeeKay scored his first IndyCar Series win in Saturday’s GMR Grand Prix, after overtaking Romain Grosjean via an undercut strategy. VeeKay became the series’ …

Scott Dixon Goes Back-to-Back in Texas; McLaughlin Nabs 2nd

May 1, 2021 Alex Gintz

Scott Dixon at the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio. (Photo Credit: Chris Owens/Courtesy of IndyCar.)

Scott Dixon dominated the Genesys 300 en route to leading a 1-2 finish for the series’ two New Zealanders; Scott McLaughlin chased his fellow countryman, …

Sprint Qualifying Trials Gain F1 Approval for 3 Races

April 26, 2021 Alex Gintz

(Photo: ©Rolex/James Moy)

After a Monday, April 26 vote from the Formula 1 Commission, a plan to trial sprint qualifying races at three events during the 2021 season …

Alex Palou Wins In Ganassi Debut At Barber Park; Romain Grosjean Scores Top 10 Finish

August 27, 2024April 18, 2021 Alex Gintz

(Photo: Joe Skibinski/INDYCAR Media)

Alex Palou dominated the latter half of the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama Sunday (April 18) to collect his first NTT IndyCar Series win, …

F1 Drivers in IndyCar: Sagas or Slumps?

April 17, 2021 Alex Gintz

Sebastien Bourdais and Romain Grosjean have a chat during IndyCar preseason testin

(Photo by Joe Skibinski/INDYCAR)

When the news broke in October 2020 that Romain Grosjean would be leaving the Haas F1 team at the end of the season, rumors that …

Martinsville Penalty Report: 4 Cup Teams Fined, 2 Xfinity Crew Members Suspended

April 13, 2021 Alex Gintz

William Byron leads inside line in his No. 24 Liberty University car, Hendrick Motorsports teammate Kyle Larson holds outside lane. Kyle Busch, Alex Bowman and Brad Keselowski also race at spring Martinsville Cup, Photo NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Four teams (three NASCAR Cup Series, one NASCAR Xfinity Series) fell victim to the NASCAR officials’ penalty report on Tuesday (April 13). All three Cup …

Xfinity Breakdown: Josh Berry Bags Maiden Win; Joe Graf Jr, Gray Gaulding Come to Blows Post-Race

April 12, 2021 Alex Gintz

Josh Berry, No. 8 JR Motorsports Chevrolet, Celebrates (Credit: NKP)

Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography

The Cook Out 250 from Martinsville Speedway is in the books and Josh Berry is officially a NASCAR Xfinity Series winner in only his 13th …

NASCAR Xfinity Martinsville Race Postponed; Moved to Sunday at Noon ET

April 10, 2021 Alex Gintz

NASCAR Xfinity cars covered in the rain on a Friday night at Martinsville 2021 spring Photo: NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

The NASCAR Xfinity Series Cook-Out 250 at Martinsville Speedway has been postponed until Sunday, April 11 following a Friday night rain delay that persisted for …

Scott McLaughlin Wins Virtual Sebring; Alex Palou, RC Enerson Sprint to 2nd

April 1, 2021April 1, 2021 Alex Gintz

Scott McLaughlin wins virtual Sebring in IndyCar iRacing Challenge Justin Melillo via iRacing

(Photo: Justin Melillo via iRacing)