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Dale Coyne Racing has announces that it has signed Dennis Hauger to drive for the team for the full 2026 IndyCar season. Hauger is the reigning IndyNXT by Firestone champion, having won six races and earned 11 podiums in his rookie season. The 22-year-old drove for Andretti Global, and will have some familiar faces in […]
Dale Coyne Racing announced that Dennis Hauger will drive for the team for the full 2026 IndyCar season, following his success as the reigning IndyNXT by Firestone champion.
Hauger, who had a stellar rookie season with six wins and 11 podium finishes, previously drove for Andretti Global and will reunite with familiar faces in his pit box next season.
The partnership between Dale Coyne Racing and Andretti for 2026 aims to leverage shared knowledge and expertise to further enhance their performance.
Hauger expressed his eagerness to join the team for his rookie IndyCar season, thanking Dale Coyne and the entire team for their trust in him.
His experience in Formula 2, coupled with a successful transition to American open wheel racing, sets the stage for an exciting season ahead for the talented 22-year-old driver.
Hauger is set to begin his IndyCar journey at St. Petersburg on March 1, following an offseason test at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.
While the second driver in Dale Coyne’s lineup remains undisclosed, an announcement is expected before the holidays.
