Andretti International has introduced that Kyle Kirkwood will stay a part of its NTT IndyCar Sequence lineup past 2025, after signing a multi-year contract extension with the crew.
Kirkwood joined Andretti in 2023 and has since established himself as one in all IndyCar’s rising stars. Over three seasons, he has collected 5 wins, three pole positions and 6 podiums, main greater than 300 laps. His 2025 marketing campaign marked a major breakthrough, highlighted by a dominant sweep at Lengthy Seaside and back-to-back victories in Detroit and at World Vast Know-how Raceway, which additionally represented his first oval triumph.
The Florida native’s outcomes final season cemented his popularity as a constant front-runner and a possible title contender for Andretti, as he appeared able to mounting a problem to the dominant Alex Palou early in 2025. Kirkwood sat second within the standings previous the midway level earlier than ending fourth—shut behind third-place finisher Scott Dixon—with a complete of three wins, 5 top-five finishes and ten top-tens.
Kyle Kirkwood, Andretti International
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A product of Andretti’s junior ladder, Kirkwood stays the one driver in historical past to win championships in all three improvement classes — USF2000, USF Professional 2000 and INDY NXT — in consecutive years. That report has made him a cornerstone of Andretti’s long-term imaginative and prescient following his rookie IndyCar season with A.J. Foyt Racing in 2022.
“Kyle represents precisely what we attempt for throughout TWG Motorsports and Andretti International,” stated crew president Jill Gregory. “His blueprint for achievement has made him a key a part of our IndyCar lineup outlined by expertise, tenacity and a relentless drive to win. Kyle’s progress and ambition replicate the power of Andretti International and our dedication to creating world-class opponents on and off the observe.”
Kirkwood expressed pleasure about persevering with his journey with the group, which has lately undergone vital restructuring beneath the TWG Motorsports umbrella.
“These are very thrilling occasions for myself, Andretti International and TWG Motorsports,” Kirkwood stated. “I’d first prefer to thank the whole crew and particularly Dan Towriss and Jill Gregory for placing their belief in me. We’ve had an incredible three years collectively and our future may be very shiny. We’ve got confirmed to be true contenders — and most lately, championship contenders. Between the brand new store, management, teammates and the various evolving components throughout the group, I imagine this crew is an absolute powerhouse, and we’re so excited for the journey forward.”
Kirkwood will probably be joined in Andretti’s 2026 lineup by newly signed teammate Will Energy, the two-time IndyCar champion and 2018 Indianapolis 500 winner, in addition to by 2022 Indianapolis 500 winner Marcus Ericsson.
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