Initially of the yr, Rinus VeeKay was one of many final drivers to safe a full-time seat for the season forward. After a number of years with Ed Carpenter Racing, the Dutchman joined forces with Dale Coyne Racing for 2025.
Nonetheless, that partnership has come to an finish after only one yr, as confirmed by VeeKay himself on social media.
“I wish to thank Dale Coyne Racing and specifically Dale and Gail for the chance they gave me to re-establish myself in 2025,” stated VeeKay. “This yr was genuinely essentially the most pleasing yr in my profession as an IndyCar driver. Particularly massive due to Renato, JC, Nico, Carlo, Brennan, John, Ryan, Matthew, Conner, Ed and Michael, Carrie and Michele for giving your greatest effort each single session because the 18 crew. This season and its classes will stick with me perpetually.”
Rinus Veekay, Dale Coyne Racing
Picture by: Penske Leisure
Driving the flagship No. 18 for DCR, VeeKay positioned 14th within the remaining championship standings. He scored one podium, ending a formidable second at Toronto. His yr additionally included a tense Month of Might, the place he secured the thirty third and remaining spot on the grid for the Indy 500, beating teammate Jacob Abel.
Foolish Season is already operating a full pace for IndyCar, as Tuesday additionally introduced with it the information that Will Energy and Workforce Penske have parted methods. The duo spent 17 years collectively, profitable 42 races and two championships.
As for VeeKay, he has not but introduced his 2026 plans, however he’s anticipated to stay on the grid subsequent season. He’s a confirmed race winner (Indy GP 2021) and a veteran of six Indy 500s, the place he has three high tens. Of their remaining race collectively at Nashville, VeeKay began twenty sixth, however made his means as much as thirteenth by the point the checkered flag flew.
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