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A.J. Foyt Racing and technical director Michael Cannon have parted ways. The change comes two years after the Canadian joined the team led by Larry Foyt. Cannon’s introduction spurred the team’s re…
A.J. Foyt Racing has parted ways with technical director Michael Cannon after his two-year stint with the team led by Larry Foyt. Cannon’s tenure saw an increase in competitiveness, highlighted by Santino Ferrucci’s impressive third-place finish at the 2023 Indianapolis 500 and the establishment of a technical alliance with Team Penske. Despite these successes, Cannon’s departure leaves a gap in the team’s leadership structure. Larry Foyt expressed regret over the decision but stated that the team is in no rush to fill the technical director position. Changes are also in store for the team’s engineering lineup, with James Schnabel moving to David Malukas’ car for the 2025 season. Additionally, crew chief Didier Francesia is departing for Arrow McLaren, with an internal promotion to fill the vacancy. The team is confident in its ability to adapt and succeed in the upcoming season despite these changes.
