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Andretti Global has announced a continued partnership with Lochie Hughes for 2026, who will add an IndyCar reserve role to his Indy NXT duties. Hughes finished third in his rookie Indy NXT season in 2025, earning two wins along the way while driving for Andretti. The 23-year-old will continue that relationship by running a second […]
Andretti Global is continuing its partnership with Lochie Hughes for 2026, where he will take on an IndyCar reserve role alongside his Indy NXT duties. Hughes had an impressive rookie season in 2025, finishing third in the Indy NXT series with two wins driving for Andretti. The 23-year-old will spend another year in the development series while also preparing for a potential move to the premier IndyCar ranks. In the 2026 season, Hughes will contest all 17 rounds of the Indy NXT series and serve as Andretti’s IndyCar reserve driver. Andretti’s IndyCar lineup for next year will consist of Kyle Kirkwood, Marcus Ericsson, and Will Power, with Hughes ready to step in if needed. Before the season starts in March, Hughes will need to familiarize himself with the IndyCar chassis as he has yet to test the top-level machinery. He expressed his excitement about returning to Andretti Global, aiming to build on the previous season’s success and eagerly anticipating his first IndyCar test. Hughes’ debut IndyCar test is scheduled for October 13 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course, alongside other drivers like Mick Schumacher.
