As the 2026 NTT INDYCAR Series season approaches, AJ Foyt Racing heads into the year with renewed optimism and a reshaped driver lineup. After another encouraging run in 2025, the legendary team, one of the oldest and most iconic in American open-wheel racing, is hoping to translate late-season promise into consistent results and perhaps a breakthrough victory. With a blend of experienced talent and rising stars, Foyt’s stable is one to watch as the campaign gears up to kick off on March 1 at St. Petersburg.
Looking Back: The 2025 Season
The 2025 campaign was a solid step forward for AJ Foyt Racing. The team posted some of its best results in years, highlighted by a historic double top-10 at the Indianapolis 500 with both cars finishing inside the top seven, the first such performance for the outfit since 2000. David Malukas charged to second in the “500,” while Santino Ferrucci brought home a strong fifth-place finish, underscoring the team’s growth and competitiveness on racing’s biggest stage.
Across the season, the team posted multiple top-five results, including Ferrucci’s runner-up effort at the Detroit Grand Prix. While a race win still eluded Foyt, the pace and consistency shown in the latter half of the year gave fans and personnel genuine confidence heading into 2026.
2026 Driver Lineup
For 2026, AJ Foyt Racing will field a revamped 2-car lineup in the NTT INDYCAR Series:
- No. 14 – Santino Ferrucci
- No. 4 – Caio Collet
The team bids farewell to David Malukas, who impressed in 2025 and parlayed strong performances into a ride with Team Penske for 2026.
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Driver Profiles
Santino Ferrucci — No. 14 Chevrolet
Back with AJ Foyt Racing for another season, Santino Ferrucci has become the team’s veteran anchor. The Connecticut native finished 16th in the 2025 championship but was one of Foyt’s most consistent performers, with multiple top-five finishes and his best results coming on street and road courses.
Ferrucci’s most memorable weekend came at Indianapolis, where he extended a remarkable streak of top-10 Indy 500 finishes and showcased the team’s progress with a fifth-place result. With podium speed now apparent, his objective for 2026 will be turning strong runs into consistent championship points and pushing for that elusive first win under the Foyt banner.
Caio Collet — No. 4 Chevrolet
New to INDYCAR in 2026, Caio Collet steps up to the top series after a standout run in INDY NXT. The 23-year-old Brazilian finished second in the 2025 Indy NXT championship with multiple wins and podiums, earning a reputation as one of the most promising young talents on the American ladder.
Collet’s transition to AJ Foyt Racing signals a vote of confidence from the team’s leadership. Early testing impressions have been positive, and Collet arrives motivated to compete for Rookie of the Year honours while learning the nuances of top-level open-wheel racing. His rise comes with strong support from sponsors and a palpable goal of translating his INDY NXT success to results on INDYCAR’s biggest stages.
Outlook for 2026
AJ Foyt Racing enters 2026 with momentum and a clear trajectory. The recent strong “500” performance and a season of incremental improvements in 2025 provide a base to build from as the team looks to challenge regularly for points and podiums, and ultimately, its long-sought next victory. With Ferrucci’s steady pace and Collet’s youthful enthusiasm, paired with further development through the offseason, Foyt’s veterans and newcomers alike will aim to solidify the squad as a consistent contender in a fiercely competitive series.
Expectations are high, confidence is growing, and the Foyt name is once again prominent in the IndyCar conversation as the grid prepares for another thrilling season.
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