Chip Ganassi Racing signs Alessandro de Tullio for 2027 Indy NXT Season, adds IndyCar reserve role
Chip Ganassi Racing has officially signed 20-year-old Argentinian driver Alessandro de Tullio for the 2027 Indy NXT by Firestone season. De Tullio will pilot the #10 AstroPay entry following a series of productive offseason test sessions with the championship-winning organization. In addition to his full-time Indy NXT duties, the 20-year-old Argentinian will serve as a reserve driver for Chip ...…
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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