Andretti Global signs ex-Penske leader Ruzewski as team principal

Former Team Penske managing director Ron Ruzewski has joined Andretti Global as team principal of the organization's IndyCar and Indy NXT teams.

His arrival comes as long-time Andretti Global team principal Rob Edwards moves into the role of Chief Performance Officer for Andretti's parent group TWG Motorsports.

“We are thrilled to welcome Ron Ruzewski to the TWG Motorsports family as the new Team Principal of Andretti Global,’’ said Dan Towriss, CEO of TWG Motorsports.

“Ron’s impressive and successful career in motorsports brings a new perspective to our IndyCar and Indy NXT teams. I have full confidence he will position the team strongly as we continue to build for the future.”

Ruzewski was one of three members of Team Penske's leadership group to be released by the team in May, and the move will reunite him with fellow Penske alumnus Will Power, whose move to Andretti to take over Colton Herta's No.26 Honda was announced earlier this month.

“I’m truly excited to be joining Andretti Global and becoming part of such a respected and ambitious organization,” said Ruzewski.

“Andretti Global’s legacy in motorsport speaks for itself, and the team’s vision for the future, under the leadership of Dan [Towriss] and Jill [Gregory], is equally inspiring. I look forward to collaborating with the talented group of engineers, drivers and staff across the organization as we push to achieve new levels of performance and success in IndyCar and across the broader Andretti family of teams.”

Edwards, meanwhile, said he is looking forward to his own expanded role, as well as the opportunity to have Ruzewski brought into the Andretti fold.

“I’m excited about the new opportunity as Chief Performance Officer for TWG Motorsports,” said Edwards. “I look forward to being able to contribute across multiple series. Ron and I have known each other since the early 1990s, and he is a great choice to lead the Andretti programs forward.”

“Rob has been a central part of the Andretti Global journey for the last decade and has served with unwavering dedication,” added Towriss. “We’re excited to have Rob take on this new role, engaging and collaborating with Team Principals from our family of race teams, including involvement in NASCAR and IMSA, as well as Formula E, IndyCar and Indy NXT.”