Lundqvist breaks silence ahead of IndyCar curtain-raiser

Linus Lundqvist has broken a long offseason of relative silence. The 2024 IndyCar Series Rookie of the Year lost his seat with Chip Ganassi Racing after the team downsized from five cars to three ahead of 2025, and according to the 2022 Indy Lights champion, resolving the situation with CGR is an ongoing matter.

Using his social media accounts to share his side of the situation, the Swede posted the following:

I have had several people ask me if I was going to be in attendance at St. Petersburg this weekend for the first INDYCAR race of the season. Yes, I will be there, although I wish under different circumstances, as I will not be in a race car.

It was just one year ago that I began my journey with Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) and The American Legion under a multi-year agreement; a journey that was supposed to be the first of many successful years together. I couldn't have been more excited to have been given the opportunity to drive for such a legendary team alongside of Scott and Alex!

I was very proud of our first season together, highlighted by a Pole Award at Road America, podium finishes at Barber and St. Louis, and a Rookie of the Year Award at year's end. I certainly enjoyed working with Chip, Mike Hull, and the very talented CGR team members — a dream come true!

Very unfortunately, however, I was officially notified by the Team just this past January that my contract with CGR was being terminated. While hugely disappointed, I do wish CGR and its members well going forward. I am hopeful that, through the provisions in my CGR agreement, we will be able to reach a resolution that would place me back in a competitive seat. In the meantime, I will continue to pursue other racing options, preferably in IndyCar where I hope to continue my career and build on my open-wheel successes to date.

Many thanks for the countless best wishes and words of support that I have received, especially from The American Legion family. I am grateful for these and will look forward to getting back on the track soon.

All the best,

Linus