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Michael Cannon, AJ Foyt Racing’s revered engineer and technical director, is leaving the team after two successful IndyCar seasons. Cannon is a highly respected engineer that has been a presence in the IndyCar paddock for nearly 40 years. He has worked with many different teams in that time, and has led some of the series’ […]
Mike Cannon, a highly respected engineer in the IndyCar paddock for nearly 40 years, has worked with various teams and guided top drivers to championship victories. His departure from the team was confirmed by Team President Larry Foyt, expressing regret that their collaboration will not continue. Despite Cannon’s exit, there is no urgency to fill the Technical Director role, as the team believes they have adequate engineering resources. Cannon played a key role in establishing a technical partnership with Team Penske, which enabled AJ Foyt Racing to enhance performance and knowledge exchange. The team’s recent success, highlighted by Santino Ferrucci’s achievements, reflects Cannon’s significant contribution, and his departure will be keenly felt as he explores his future endeavors.
