Overview
- Castroneves announced his return on March 17 in a team video, declaring the “Drive for Five” campaign active for the 110th running.
- Cleveland-Cliffs returns as primary backer of the No. 06 Meyer Shank Racing Honda for the Indianapolis-only entry.
- If he qualifies, this start would be his 26th in a row at the Indy 500, with AJ Foyt’s 35-start mark remaining the all-time record.
- The four-time winner triumphed in 2001, 2002 and 2009 with Team Penske and in 2021 with Meyer Shank, then posted finishes of 7th, 15th, 20th and 10th in subsequent years.
- The 110th Indianapolis 500 is set for May 24, 2026, with other announced one-off entries including Ryan Hunter-Reay for Arrow McLaren and Dreyer & Reinbold Racing’s pair for Conor Daly and Jack Harvey.