Kirkwood extends deal with Andretti

Facing free agency and plenty of interest heading into the next NTT IndyCar Series season, Kyle Kirkwood’s future has been solidified by Andretti Global, which signed the two-time race winner to a multi-year extension.

The Floridian will remain in the No. 27 Honda as teammate to Colton Herta and Marcus Ericsson, both of whom are committed to the team on long-term deals, on what’s believed to add at least two more years to his contract.

“I am thrilled to be able to continue with Andretti Global for years to come,” said Kirkwood. “We have built something special within the team this year and I’m excited to see what we can do next season in the No. 27 AutoNation Honda. It’s fantastic that I will now have the opportunity to work with the same group -- it’s a luxury I haven’t had the privilege of having since my karting days. Now we can put our heads down and fully focus on winning races and becoming a strong championship contender. I have such a huge respect for this team and it will be an honor to continue to call myself an IndyCar driver for Andretti Global.”

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For Andretti, keeping Kirkwood, who turns 25 on October, was central to the team’s ongoing efforts to fight for greater results in IndyCar.

“Kyle’s dedication and talent have been instrumental in our team’s success this past season, and he has continued to show that he has what it takes to compete at the highest level in the NTT IndyCar Series,” Andretti said of his only race winner from 2023. “Our goal has always been to consistently compete for wins and championships and we felt that solidifying Kyle’s future at Andretti was key to making that happen. Bringing Kyle into the multi-year plans along with Colton and Marcus will only strengthen the continuity we’ve been looking for in our IndyCar program.”