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Armstrong: Winning IndyCar's rookie of the year title a "great bonus"
Marcus Armstrong, a 23-year-old Formula 2 graduate, had a successful rookie season in the NTT IndyCar Series. Despite only competing in 12 of 17 races, excluding ovals, due to a ride share agreement with Takuma Sato, Armstrong achieved five top 10 finishes, with his best result being sixth place in Toronto. He secured the Rookie of the Year title by finishing eighth in the season finale at Laguna Seca, outscoring his rookie classmate Agustin Canapino by 34 points. Armstrong expressed his happiness and gratitude towards his team for giving him the opportunity to compete. His goal for the season was to win races and be on the podium, and the Rookie of the Year title was an unexpected bonus. Going forward, Armstrong will be racing in a full season with Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR), including the ovals. He is excited about the future and plans to stay in IndyCar for the next few years. Armstrong is set to have his first oval test at Texas Motor Speedway and is eagerly looking forward to the new experience.
Source: Autosport.com
