Ganassi confirms Dixon will depart at IndyCar season's end
Six-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon is set to leave Chip Ganassi Racing at the conclusion of the 2026 season, altering the sport’s driver landscape.
Sources (10)
- Scott Dixon’s Plan to Leave Chip Ganassi Racing at End of 2026 Triggers Swirl of Speculation Autoweek · 46d ago
- Scott Dixon leaving Chip Ganassi Racing throws a huge wrench into IndyCar's silly season Fox News · 46d ago
- IndyCar silly season upended as Dixon prepares to leave Ganassi RACER - Racing News · 46d ago
- Inside Line: Who Drives Ganassi’s No. 9 Next Season? INDYCAR.com · 46d ago
- Scott Dixon Departure From Chip Ganassi Racing Confirmed FOX Sports · 46d ago
- Second Thoughts: Why Scott Dixon Should Embrace Move From Ganassi FOX Sports · 46d ago
- Report: Scott Dixon, Felix Rosenqvist to join Arrow McLaren ESPN · 46d ago
- Chip Ganassi Racing says six-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon won't return in 2027 10TV · 46d ago
- Chip Ganassi Confirms Scott Dixon’s Departure After This Season INDYCAR.com · 46d ago
- Ganassi confirms Dixon will depart at IndyCar season's end RACER - Racing News · 46d ago
What happened
Chip Ganassi Racing has confirmed that Scott Dixon will not return to the team for the 2027 season. The announcement marks the end of a long-standing tenure for the six-time series champion within the organization.
Coverage from outlets including RACER, Fox Sports, ESPN, and INDYCAR.com highlights the significant impact of this departure on the IndyCar "silly season" market. Reports also mention potential movement involving Felix Rosenqvist and Arrow McLaren.
Attention now shifts to the future of the No. 9 car. Official communications do not yet specify who will occupy the seat for Chip Ganassi Racing in the upcoming season.
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Questions people are asking
Will Scott Dixon return to Chip Ganassi Racing in 2027?
No, the team has confirmed his departure following the conclusion of the 2026 season.
Where is Scott Dixon going next?
While media reports mention potential movement to Arrow McLaren, official confirmation regarding his next team is not yet available.
Who will drive the No. 9 car next year?
Coverage does not yet specify a replacement driver for the seat currently held by Scott Dixon.
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