Honda crowned 2026 IndyCar manufacturers' champions

Honda and Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US) claimed the 2026 IndyCar Manufacturers Championship on the final weekend of the Milwaukee Mile doubleheader, solidifying the engine builder's eighth series title and 12th overall in American open-wheel racing. This accomplishment occurred exactly 30 years after Honda's initial victory in 1996.

The Japanese manufacturer also celebrated another milestone with Alex Palou, who drives the Honda-powered #10 Chip Ganassi Racing entry, securing his fourth consecutive IndyCar drivers' title and fifth in six seasons following Sunday's race. This championship marks a dominant 2026 campaign across all four track disciplines: road courses, short ovals, superspeedways, and street circuits.

Honda-powered entries secured 10 victories, 13 pole positions, and five podium sweeps throughout the season. An impressive 13 out of the 15 Honda-powered cars on the grid earned points, contributing significantly to the manufacturer's championship tally. Honda showcased dominance on street courses, sweeping all six races this season, claiming 15 out of 18 available podium spots, and leading over 90% of all street circuit laps.

Alex Palou spearheaded the effort, winning street races at St. Petersburg, Long Beach, Detroit, Barber, and Nashville. Kyle Kirkwood from Andretti Global won at Arlington and Washington D.C., while Marcus Ericsson claimed victory in Markham. The Indianapolis 500, the season's highlight, saw Felix Rosenqvist, in the #60 Meyer Shank Racing Honda, clinch victory in the closest finish in the race's history, securing Honda's 17th overall win in "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."

With one race remaining at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, the only remaining title is the Rookie of the Year battle. Currently, Honda sits 1-2 in the three-way fight, with Dale Coyne Racing's Dennis Hauger leading Mick Schumacher by 18 points.