As the 2026 NTT IndyCar Series season approaches, Andretti Global enters its latest chapter with a strong driver lineup and championship ambitions. The team, one of the sport’s most iconic outfits, blends seasoned veterans and proven race winners as it looks to compete at the sharp end of the field.
Looking Back: The 2025 Season in Review
The 2025 campaign was a mixed but promising year for Andretti Global. Kyle Kirkwood emerged as the team’s standout performer, capturing three race victories including wins on street circuits and ovals and finishing fourth in the championship standings. His season included strong results at marquee events such as the Detroit Grand Prix and World Wide Technology Raceway, demonstrating both speed and consistency.
Teammate Marcus Ericsson experienced a rollercoaster season. The 2022 Indianapolis 500 winner showed flashes of pace and competitive potential, but inconsistency and post-race penalties, most notably at the Indy 500, limited his overall results. Despite the challenges, both drivers displayed enough speed to keep Andretti Global in contention at multiple points during the season.
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2026 Driver Lineup
For 2026, Andretti will look very different with arguably the biggest signing and exit of the season.
- No. 26 – Will Power
- No. 27 – Kyle Kirkwood
- No. 28 – Marcus Ericsson
The team bids farewell to Colton Herta to persue his F1 dream, and welcomes multiple times Indycar Champion Will Power for 2026.
Driver Profiles
Will Power — No. 26
A major offseason signing, Will Power joins Andretti Global after 17 seasons with Team Penske. The two-time IndyCar champion and 2018 Indy 500 winner brings decades of experience, including a record 71 career poles and 45 series wins. At 44, the Australian veteran is hungry to continue adding to his legacy, and his arrival gives the team an unmatched depth of racecraft and strategic insight. Power has emphasized Andretti’s potential to win championships, citing the team’s resources, facilities, and personnel as key reasons for the move.
Kyle Kirkwood — No. 27
At 27, Kirkwood is Andretti’s lead driver and the team’s championship hope. Following a breakout 2025 season with multiple wins and consistent top finishes, he is positioned as a genuine title contender. Kirkwood’s versatility across ovals, road, and street circuits makes him a cornerstone of Andretti Global’s push for victories in 2026.
Marcus Ericsson — No. 28
Ericsson returns for another season, determined to rebound from a turbulent 2025 campaign. The Swedish driver, Indy 500 winner and former championship contender, has the speed and skill to consistently challenge at the front. With refined development, strategy improvements, and the support of teammates Kirkwood and Power, Ericsson aims to deliver strong finishes and maintain Andretti Global’s position as a top team.
Outlook for 2026
Andretti Global heads into 2026 with a powerful combination of experience and youth, speed and consistency. Kirkwood’s rise, Power’s veteran leadership, and Ericsson’s big race ability give the team the tools to compete for wins and the championship. If Andretti can find the right balance between strategy and execution, 2026 could be the year the team challenges at the very top of the IndyCar standings.
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