Chip Ganassi Racing has signed Christian Lundgaard to a multi-year deal to drive the #9 entry beginning in 2027.
Lundgaard will likely be taking up the entry, together with the enduring PNC Financial institution sponsorship, that Scott Dixon piloted for 25 years.
The announcement confirms what is basically a swap of the 2 drivers, with Dixon and Lundgaard buying and selling their seats at Arrow McLaren and Chip Ganassi Racing.
The Danish driver earned two wins and 7 podiums this previous yr whereas piloting the #7 entry, and completed third within the total factors standings.
His outcomes, which have been bettering steadily every of the 5 years he’s been within the sequence, had been sufficient to persuade the crew that he was the perfect driver to fill the massive gap left with Dixon’s departure.
“We’re excited to welcome Christian to Chip Ganassi Racing,” stated crew proprietor Chip Ganassi.
“We all know he’s able to carrying out much more within the NTT IndyCar Sequence, and we’re wanting ahead to serving to him attain that subsequent degree with the No. 9 crew.
“He’s already confirmed he can win races, and it isn’t usually a driver of his caliber turns into out there.
“All through our historical past, one of many issues we’ve achieved greatest is determine younger expertise, assist them maximize their potential, and develop them into championship contenders. We imagine Christian has all of the expertise to be the subsequent driver to try this.”
Lundgaard didn’t appear frightened after he discovered Arrow McLaren was releasing him earlier within the yr, and put in his greatest stretch of outcomes as he was speaking by means of choices at different groups.
He now strikes into a company that has gained seven of the final 9 championships and has one of the crucial steady applications within the sequence.
Lundgaard joins five-time champion Alex Palou and Kyffin Simpson at CGR for subsequent season, giving the crew a possible powerhouse line-up.
