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Regarding Jamie Chadwick in 2025, it seems she is focused on charting her own path to IndyCar, despite not being part of Andretti Global’s NXT program. Jamie’s goal is IndyCar, but she faces challenges in acquiring the budget needed to secure a seat with a team. Placing seventh in the NXT standings wasn’t enough to attract offers from top IndyCar teams, so she needs to put together a strong budget quickly.
As for the 2024 Rookie of the Year, Kyffin Simpson is rumored to return to IndyCar with Ganassi, while Linus Lundqvist is among the top contenders for remaining seats in the series. The new Charter system in IndyCar may impact one-off teams like Dreyer & Reinbold, who have been dedicated to the Indy 500 for over 25 years. Fans are hopeful DRR will get another shot at the race, possibly with a partnership with Cusick Motorsports.
