Overview
- Andretti announced the contract extension on Thursday, August 6, 2026, confirming Marcus Ericsson will remain in the No. 28 entry for the 2027 NTT IndyCar Series season.
- Ericsson’s improved 2026 form—including his first Andretti pole at Arlington, a podium at World Wide Technology Raceway, six top-10s and ninth in the standings—helped prompt the one-year renewal.
- The signing locks in the team’s three-car lineup of Ericsson, Kyle Kirkwood and Will Power for next year and makes a return to an Andretti seat in 2027 unlikely for rookie Dennis Hauger, whose contract rights were loaned to Dale Coyne Racing.
- Andretti leadership framed the extension as a deliberate bid for continuity to strengthen on-track chemistry and performance rather than a quick roster change.
- Ericsson still seeks his first win with Andretti despite four career IndyCar victories with Chip Ganassi Racing, and the deal leaves Andretti aligned with other teams that have kept stable lineups for 2027 as they finish the 2026 season.