Alessandro De Tullio Gets IndyCar Reserve Driver Role For Chip Ganassi
Chip Ganassi Racing announced Alessandro de Tullio will have a dual role as a full-time INDY NXT By Firestone driver and as the Reserve Driver for CGR's IndyCar Team.
Chip Ganassi Racing has signed 20-year-old Argentine driver Alessandro de Tullio for the 2027 Indy NXT season. De Tullio will drive the #10 AstroPay entry for the championship-winning organization after participating in productive offseason test sessions. In addition to his full-time responsibilities in Indy NXT, de Tullio will join Chip Ganassi Racing's reserve driver program for IndyCar Series races on road and street courses, contributing to simulator development and trackside operations during non-oval race weekends.
De Tullio expressed his excitement about joining the most successful team in IndyCar and his desire to learn and help the team as a reserve driver. He highlighted his successful 2026 rookie campaign with AJ Foyt Racing, including victories at Barber Motorsports Park and Portland International Raceway, and praised the team's support for his development.
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