Andretti Global Kickstarts the Month of May on the IMS Road Course
Andretti Global’s INDYCAR and INDY NXT teams kick off the Month of May this weekend on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course. The layout blends portions of Turns 1 and 2 and the front straight of the famed oval with a technical infield section, creating strong sightlines for fans to follow both Andretti teams as they battle for the top step of the podium.
On the INDYCAR side, Will Power brings more than a decade of experience on the Indy road course, highlighted by three wins and five poles, including back-to-back wins and poles in 2017 and 2018. Teammates Kyle Kirkwood and Marcus Ericsson arrive with positive momentum and will be chasing their first IMS road course podiums this weekend. The Andretti INDY NXT team returns to action, aiming to defend its status as the reigning champions of last year’s IMS doubleheader.
Fans can catch all the on-track action Friday and Saturday on FOX and Fox Sports 1.
Race Details
| Sonsio Grand Prix Grand Prix – Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course |
| Round | 6/18 |
| Track Type | Road Course |
| Turns | 14 |
| Laps | 85 |
| Track Length | 2.439 Miles |
| Indianapolis Grand Prix Races 1 & 2 – Indianapolis Speedway Road Course |
| Round | 5&6/17 |
| Track Type | Road Course |
| Turns | 14 |
| Laps | 35 (Race 1)/30 (Race 2) |
| Track Length | 2.439 Miles |
Fast Facts
INDYCAR
- Throughout Andretti Global’s 12 appearances at the Sonsio GP, the INDYCAR team has secured one win (Herta – 2022), three podiums, 12 top-10 finishes and led 75 laps.
Will Power
- With three wins and five poles, including back-to-back wins and poles in 2017 and 2018, Will Power heads into his 13th Sonsio Grand Prix this weekend with a strong history on the IMS road course.
- During last year’s Sonsio Grand Prix, the Australian driver started seventh and steadily worked his way up the field. Power ran fifth at the halfway point and used a strong overcut to move into a podium position. This result earned him his first podium of the season and his third consecutive top-five finish at the time.
Kyle Kirkwood
- Kyle Kirkwood returns for his fifth Indy GP start this weekend after delivering his best finish at the 2025 event.
- Last year, Kirkwood started 21st and quickly moved through the field. He climbed as high as sixth before a late, untimely yellow dropped the No. 27 back. The Florida native went on to take the checkered in eighth after gaining 13 positions over 85 laps.
Marcus Ericsson
- Kicking off the Month of May, 2022 Indianapolis 500 winner Marcus Ericsson looks to add a road course win at IMS as he makes his eighth Sonsio GP start.
- The Swede has four top-10 finishes on the 2.439-mile road course with a best result of fourth in 2022.
- In the 2025 race, Ericsson gained two spots early and was running 18th before contact on Lap 6 forced him to pit. After taking the No. 28 behind the wall for further evaluation, the team decided to retire from the race, ending Ericsson’s race day early.
| Andretti INDYCAR Championship Standings |
| Will Power | 89 points | 14th |
| Kyle Kirkwood | 188 points | 2nd |
| Marcus Ericsson | 104 points | 12th |
INDY NXT
- Andretti Global’s INDY NXT team returns to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend for its 15th springtime Grand Prix of Indianapolis appearance, competing in a doubleheader race event.
- The team enters the weekend as the defending pole and race winners following a dominant 2025 performance, where Lochie Hughes swept both poles and won Race 1, and INDY NXT graduate Dennis Hauger claimed the victory in Race 2.
- In addition to these accolades, the Andretti INDY NXT team has scored 10 wins (Marco Andretti – 2005, Brabham – 2014 Race 1, Stoneman – 2016 Race 2, Jamin – 2017 Race 1, C. Herta – 2018 Race 1 & 2, Megennis – 2019 Race 1, Foster – 2024 Race 2, Hughes – 2025 Race 1 and Hauger 2025 Race 2), six poles (Marco Andretti – 2005, Brabham – 2014 Race 1, Jamin – 2017 Race 1, O’Ward – 2018 Race 1 & 2, Megennis – 2019 Race 1, Hughes – 2025 Race 1 & 2), 22 podiums, 38 top-five finishes and led 250 laps.
Lochie Hughes
- Lochie Hughes returns for his second career INDY NXT appearance at the Indianapolis Grand Prix doubleheader following a standout performance last year. In 2025, Hughes dominated the weekend by securing pole position for both races and capturing his maiden INDY NXT victory in Race 1.
Seb Murray
- Seb Murray will make his second INDY NXT appearance at the Indy Grand Prix this weekend with Andretti Global. Last year, the Scot finished the race just outside of the top 10 in both races.
- During the Chris Griffis Memorial test at the IMS Road Course last fall, Murray recorded the quickest overall lap time in Test Session 2.
Max Taylor
- Coming off a recent road course podium at Barber Motorsports Park last month, Max Taylor will make his INDY NXT racing debut at the IMS Road Course this weekend.
- Taylor previously excelled at the Indy circuit during the Chris Griffis Memorial test, where he recorded the quickest overall lap time in Test Session 1 and the second quickest in Session 2.
Josh Pierson
- Josh Pierson leads the Andretti INDY NXT lineup in experience as he prepares for his fourth springtime appearance on the IMS Road Course.
- The American driver will aim to build on last year’s momentum after recording two top-10 finishes at this track in 2025.
| Andretti INDY NXT Driver Championship Standings |
| Lochie Hughes | 92 points | 7th |
| Seb Murray | 86 points | 10th |
| Max Taylor | 145 points | 2nd |
| Josh Pierson | 55 points | 18th |
INDYCAR Team Quotes
Will Power
No. 26 TWG AI Honda
“I’m looking forward to the Indy GP. I’ve had a lot of success there, and it’s one of my favorite tracks on the circuit. I’ve won three times, and it’s the start of a very big few weeks for us, so I want to start May out strong. With my history at IMS, we should hopefully be fighting for a win this weekend.”
Kyle Kirkwood
No. 27 JM Bullion / Gold.com Honda
“The Indy GP is one we all really look forward to every year. It’s one of the best road courses we race on. Given our performance at Barber, I think we’re excited for every road course coming up on the calendar. We’re running second in the Championship, so we’ve got to keep chipping away with the strong finishes we’ve had all season.”
Marcus Ericsson
No. 28 Allegra® Honda
“The Month of May is here, and it’s always super special to be racing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, even when it’s not on the big oval. For the No. 28 Allegra crew, we’re bringing some good momentum to the Indy GP. We found some things at Barber on the road courses that felt very promising, so we’re looking to build on that and have a strong start here in Indy.”
Ron Ruzewski
Team Principal
“For the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, May is the month that highlights our season with the Indianapolis 500 on Memorial Day. The best way to lead into this event is with the Indy GP. This circuit offers some challenges we don’t see at most other venues. Will Power has had a lot of success at this event, and we hope to see his winning ways continue with the Andretti team. Kyle and Marcus have shown great speed all season, and there’s no better way to build momentum into this month than with a solid race on the road course. We’ll be pushing to get all of these guys on the podium.”
INDY NXT Team Quotes
Lochie Hughes
No. 26 Andretti Global Dallara
“I’m excited to be heading back to Indy this weekend. We had a great result there last year, so there’s definitely more confidence going into the doubleheader. The focus now is on executing cleanly and making the most of the weekend with points.”
Seb Murray
No. 27 Prosperity Dallara
“I’m really looking forward to the Indy GP. It’s such an iconic race weekend. Going back there for the second time to compete is exciting, especially after being so strong in preseason testing at this track. I’m really hoping that we can translate that into a strong result this weekend.”
Max Taylor
No. 28 Susan G. Komen Dallara
“I can’t wait to be back in the car at the best racetrack in the world. I love Indianapolis Motor Speedway, so I’m really excited to be racing there again in INDY NXT. We have good momentum coming from Barber and are currently second in the Championship, so we’ll be looking to get Andretti’s 100th win and secure some good points. This is going to be a big weekend, and we need to push for strong results.”
Josh Pierson
No. 29 Starchive Dallara
“Returning to the heart of racing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is always a highlight of the season for me. It’s been a long break, but with the testing we’ve had in between and the hard work from everyone on the Andretti Global team, I’m super confident and prepared for this doubleheader and a fast-paced weekend in Indy.”
Don Lambert
Team Principal
“We’re excited to get back to racing after a busy and productive stretch of testing in Nashville, Mid-Ohio and St. Louis. The Andretti Global INDY NXT team has built strong momentum, and everyone, from drivers to crew, is ready to compete and start putting some serious Championship points on the board. These next races are going to define our season, so it is all about execution.”
