Chip Ganassi Racing has signed a reserve driver for the road and street course rounds of the 2027 IndyCar season, selecting to mix the position with considered one of its IndyNXT drivers.
Alessandro de Tullio will serve in each capacities subsequent 12 months, competing a full season within the feeder sequence whereas being on name for many of the IndyCar rounds.
De Tullio contested his first IndyNXT season final 12 months with AJ Foyt Racing, incomes two wins and ending sixth within the championship.
He’ll now race with CGR for subsequent season, however could have an added position with the group’s IndyCar program as properly.
“I’m very excited to be becoming a member of Chip Ganassi Racing for 2027 in IndyNXT and with a reserve driver program in IndyCar,” mentioned de Tullio.
“It’s one other step in my profession, and becoming a member of probably the most profitable group in IndyCar is one thing that’s very particular. I’m wanting ahead to including to that success within the IndyNXT program, doing my finest to be taught as a lot as potential and assist as a lot as potential because the reserve driver in IndyCar.
“I additionally must thank my companions which have helped me get to this stage, and I’m excited to see what we are able to do collectively at Chip Ganassi Racing.”
CGR has a full three-car program already set for 2027, with Kyffin Simpson and Christian Lundgaard racing alongside the five-time champion Alex Palou.
If any of these three drivers must miss a race subsequent 12 months, the 20-year-old de Tullio could be the primary in line to take over driving duties for the weekend.
The association is just in impact for the season’s avenue and street course races, with the season’s 5 oval rounds seemingly not a part of the deal right now.
