Tight Turns & City Views: INDYCAR Returns to the Streets of Toronto
Round 13 of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES will take the field north of the border to the Streets of Toronto for the first street circuit race since the Grand Prix of Detroit, when Andretti INDYCAR’s Kyle Kirkwood claimed his second victory of the season. The Canadian course winds through Exhibition Place, featuring 11 turns across 1.786 miles with striking views of the downtown Toronto cityscape. Its tight layout often leads to daring overtakes, especially at two prime passing zones: the long frontstretch into the Prince’s Gate at Turn 1 and the high-speed run down Lakeshore Boulevard into the tight 90-degree Turn 3. The Andretti INDYCAR trio heads to Toronto with momentum, following a dominant 1-2 finish last year by Colton Herta and Kirkwood. With proven street course talent in Marcus Ericsson, Herta and Kirkwood, the team is well-positioned for another strong result this weekend.
Race Details
| INDYCAR – Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto |
| Round | 13/17 |
| Track Type | Street Circuit |
| Turns | 11 Turns |
| Laps | 90 Laps |
| Track Length | 1.786 Miles |
Notes
Andretti INDYCAR
- Since the NTT INDYCAR SERIES’ return to the Streets of Toronto in 2009, Andretti INDYCAR has secured two wins (Hunter-Reay – 2012 and Herta – 2024), two poles (Herta – 2022, 2024), finished on the podium nine times, recorded 28 top-10 finishes and has led 140 laps.
Colton Herta
- Defending winner Colton Herta returns to the Streets of Toronto looking to replicate his success on a circuit where the California native has stood on every step of the podium.
- In addition to last year’s win, Herta has captured two poles, led 98 laps and has never finished outside the top seven in his four appearances on the Streets of Toronto.
- Last year, Herta made INDYCAR history after leading every session of the weekend before taking the final checkered flag and parking in Victory Circle.
Kyle Kirkwood
- Piloting the recently announced No. 27 Silver Gold Bull Honda this weekend, Kyle Kirkwood heads to the Streets of Toronto looking to capture another win on the final street course race on the 2025 INDYCAR calendar, having already collected victories this season on the Streets of Long Beach and Detroit.
- During the 2024 event, Kirkwood started a career-best second on the Streets of Toronto and secured a front-row lockout alongside teammate Herta. He went on to take the checkered flag in second, earning his best Toronto finish.
Marcus Ericsson
- Making his fifth start on the Streets of Toronto in the Delaware Life Honda, Marcus Ericsson returns to the Canadian circuit, where he has only qualified outside the top 10 twice and has recorded one top-five finish. With two of his four career victories coming on street circuits, he’ll look to add a Toronto win to his resume this weekend.
- In last season’s race, Ericsson started 11th and worked his way to the front, leading a lap on Lap 55. Later in the race, contact with the No. 60 dropped the Swede back, and he eventually retired on Lap 73 after sustaining damage in a multi-car incident in Turn 1.
| NTT INDYCAR SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS |
| Driver Championship Standings |
| Colton Herta | 244 points | 9th |
| Kyle Kirkwood | 335 points | 4th |
| Marcus Ericsson | 164 points | 20th |
Team Quotes
Colton Herta
No. 26 Gainbridge Honda
“Toronto has been a great track for me — it’s actually the only circuit where I’ve finished on every step of the podium. Last year, we had a 1-2 finish with the team, which really showed how strong our cars are there. We’re looking to continue that momentum and go after back-to-back Toronto wins this weekend.”
Kyle Kirkwood
No. 27 Silver Gold Bull Honda
“The Streets of Toronto were great to us last year. Andretti was on rails from start to finish. Locking out the front row with Colton was an awesome moment, and finishing 1-2 as a team made it even better. We’re excited to build on that success and hopefully do it again this year with the Silver Gold Bull crew.”
Marcus Ericsson
No. 28 Delaware Life Honda
“Toronto is one of my favorite tracks. It’s a street course that’s bumpy, twisty and tight with walls close all around. I love that kind of challenge. Beyond the track, the city is amazing to visit, and there are always a ton of fans that come and support us. I love street courses, and Toronto never disappoints.”
Rob Edwards
Chief Operating Officer
“We’re happy to put Iowa behind us and head north of the border to Toronto. All three drivers have historically been strong on street circuits, and we’ll look to repeat last year’s success in Toronto as we build momentum heading into the West Coast swing.”
