Chip Ganassi Racing signs Christian Lundgaard for 2027 in multi-year IndyCar deal
Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) has signed Danish driver Christian Lundgaard to a multi-year contract to drive the #9 PNC Bank Honda starting in the 2027 season in the IndyCar Series. Lundgaard will join recently-crowned five-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou and Kyffin Simpson as part of the driver roster for the winningest team in series history. The 25-year-old Dane is coming off a standout 2026 ...…
Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) has signed Danish driver Christian Lundgaard to a multi-year contract for the 2027 IndyCar season, with the #9 PNC Bank Honda entry. The 25-year-old Danes, who finished third in the IndyCar championship standings in 2026, will join veteran Alex Palou and rising star Kyffin Simpson on the winningest team in IndyCar history.
Over 87 career IndyCar starts, Lundgaard has secured three victories, 16 podiums, and 21 top-five finishes. "It is an honor and a privilege to join Chip Ganassi Racing beginning next season," said Lundgaard. "The fact that it is in the iconic #9 PNC Bank Honda makes it even more special," he added. Team owner Chip Ganassi expressed his excitement about joining the prestigious CGR stable, noting Lundgaard's proven ability to win races and his potential to reach new heights with the #9 team.
CGR, which has secured 18 IndyCar championships across 31 seasons since 1996, joins forces with PNC Bank for the #9 entry, marking the continuation of their partnership since 2013.
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