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NTT IndyCar Series champions Chip Ganassi Racing will test 2022 Formula 2 champion Felipe Drugovich at Barber Motorsports Park on Sept. 30. Andretti Global will also give Indy NXT race winner Jamie…
Chip Ganassi Racing, the NTT IndyCar Series champions, will be testing 2022 Formula 2 champion Felipe Drugovich at Barber Motorsports Park on September 30th. Additionally, Andretti Global will provide Indy NXT race winner Jamie Chadwick with her first IndyCar test during the same session. The decision to test Drugovich comes after receiving approval from IndyCar, with CGR’s managing director Mike Hull highlighting the significance of the structured testing rules in IndyCar for evaluating drivers. While there are no openings in the three-car roster for the 2025 season at Ganassi, Drugovich’s test aims to assess his potential and skills following a successful stint as the test and reserve driver for Aston Martin in F1. Hull expressed optimism about the upcoming test, mentioning that Drugovich’s introduction happened a year ago during the Le Mans race, where the team was impressed by his performance, leading to the decision to test him now. Looking ahead, Hull plans to continue this trend by offering opportunities to other talented young drivers for IndyCar tests in the offseason, utilizing the flexibility provided by the regulations in place.
