The countdown to the 2026 NTT IndyCar Series season intensifies as teams lock in their rosters. Ten of the eleven participating teams have confirmed returns for the upcoming season, while PREMA Racing—the sole newcomer from 2025—remains in flux, grappling with financial uncertainties. PREMA’s pair of drivers, Callum Ilott and Robert Shwartzman, both have contracts in place, but the team’s participation hinges on securing additional investment to sustain its two-car program.
Elsewhere, the series has nearly completed its driver lineup. Out of 25 non-PREMA seats, 23 are locked, filled by a mix of returning racers and fresh faces. Notable moves include Will Power’s shift from Team Penske to Andretti Global and Colton Herta’s transition to a Formula 1 testing role.
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing is poised to finalize its entry with ex-Formula 1 talent Mick Schumacher, who recently exited the Alpine WEC program, ready to bring new energy to the team. Meanwhile, Juncos Hollinger Racing secures its lineup with promising talents like Rinus VeeKay and Sting Ray Robb.
As the off-season shuffle winds down, anticipation builds for a near-complete grid promising fierce competition. PREMA’s fate remains the only lingering question before the full roster locks in, setting the stage for an electrifying 2026 season that blends experience with emerging stars.
With the final spots shaping up, IndyCar is primed to deliver another season packed with speed, strategy, and intense racing drama.
