FEBRUARY 11, 2026

(INDYCAR)

From the Press release: INDYCAR has announced a multiyear commitment from Chevrolet and Honda to continue as official Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) of INDYCAR and the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. Each OEM agreement will commence in 2027 and run for multiple years, reflecting the upward trajectory of the sport and new investments in its growth. The new commitment from Chevrolet and Honda represents a significant financial investment in North America’s premier open-wheel series. It is also an endorsement of the momentum and continued growth of the series. Both manufacturers will also be heavily involved in the development of the engine and competition rules to be implemented with the new NTT INDYCAR SERIES car, which is expected to begin competition in 2028.

In addition to commitments made in engine development, engine supply and promotion of the series, each manufacturer will be entitled to own a charter to be utilized beginning with the 2028 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season.

“As charter entrants in 2028, Chevrolet and Honda now have a new and exciting opportunity to build on their incredible legacies across INDYCAR SERIES racing, while continuing their strong relationships with our current roster of teams and helping deliver an innovative and industry-leading new car in 2028,” INDYCAR President J. Douglas Boles said.

The INDYCAR charter system was originally announced in September 2024. Charters were extended to teams based on full-time entries from the 2022-23 seasons, with a maximum of three awarded per team. NTT INDYCAR SERIES teams with three charters are not eligible to utilize a fourth charter via an OEM.

Complete details of the powertrain parameters to be utilized with the new 2.4-liter, twin-turbocharged V6 engine with hybrid technology and introduced with the 2028 NTT INDYCAR SERIES car will be announced at a later date.

The 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season begins Sunday, March 1, at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on the Streets of St. Petersburg, Florida. Coverage of the race begins at noon ET on FOX, FOX Deportes, FOX One and the FOX Sports app. Audio coverage will be available via the INDYCAR Radio Network on SiriusXM Channel 218 and the INDYCAR App powered by NTT DATA.

(Cadillac images)

Cadillac unveiled the official livery for its Formula 1 car on the Super Bowl broadcast on Sunday. Watch the video here. 

(McLaren International)

Speaking of F1, this is the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team’s MCL40, which was presented in Bahrain on Monday. The machines will be raced by Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in the 2026 season.

(Andretti Global/RACER)

Andretti Global has released images of the new livery for Will Power’s No. 26 Honda for the upcoming 2026 season. Unlike the car’s previous liveries for Colton Herta with the financial services company Gainbridge that came from within the portfolio of businesses overseen by team owner Mark Walters, Power’s car will features The Walters Group’s new TWG AI venture.

(Chip Ganassi Racing)

The livery for Alex Palou's No. 10 Chip Ganassi Racing DHL Honda for 2026.

(A.J. Foyt Racing)

The No. 14 AJ Foyt Racing Chevrolet driven by Santino Ferrucci in the 2026 INDYCAR season will be wrapped in a season-long Star & Stripes livery to support Homes For Our Troop

(Chip Ganassi Racing)

Scott Dixon's No. 9 Chip Ganassi Racing PNC Bank Honda for the upcoming INDYCAR season.

 

Editor's Note: This is our dearly departed billboard, which we had at Road America for several years. Peter gifted the phrase "America's National Park of Speed" to the track, which now uses it proudly in all of its communications. -WG

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