Kyle Kirkwood Secures Multi-Year Deal with Andretti Global

Kyle Kirkwood signs a multi-year extension with Andretti Global, keeping him in the No. 27 Honda. The deal secures stability for the team’s IndyCar programme beyond 2025.

Since joining in 2023, Kirkwood quickly establishes front-running credentials. He totals five wins, three poles, six podiums, and more than 300 laps led across three seasons.

The 2025 campaign proves decisive. He sweeps Long Beach, then wins Detroit and World Wide Technology Raceway, taking his first oval victory and challenging Alex Palou for the championship lead.

Mid-season he sits second in points. He ultimately finishes fourth, narrowly behind Scott Dixon, with three wins, five top-fives, and ten top-tens on the year.

The extension aligns with Andretti Global’s strategy to convert peaks into consistency. Team president Jill Gregory highlights his speed, determination, and alignment with the group’s competitive direction.

Kirkwood’s pathway underlines that plan. He is the only driver to win USF2000, USF Pro 2000, and INDY NXT titles with Andretti, achieved in successive years.

After a 2022 rookie season with A.J. Foyt Racing, he returns to Andretti in 2023. The partnership steadily improves results and operational understanding around the No. 27 crew.

Kirkwood credits organizational changes under TWG Motorsports, including a new shop and refreshed leadership. He thanks Dan Towriss and Jill Gregory for sustained backing.

For 2026, Andretti pairs Kirkwood with two-time champion Will Power and 2022 Indianapolis 500 winner Marcus Ericsson. The mix offers proven pace, racecraft, and setup direction.

Honda power and an increasingly cohesive engineering group should strengthen Andretti’s baseline. The extension reduces market noise and clarifies resource planning around the No. 27 program.

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