Dale Coyne Racing has made two major moves while setting the stage for the 2026 NTT IndyCar Series season.
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According to a Tuesday announcement, the IndyCar team has agreed to a technical partnership with Andretti Global. Additionally, Dale Coyne Racing has signed Indy NXT champion Dennis Hauger to drive one of its Honda entries.
Hauger, a rookie with Andretti Global, delivered a standout performance in the IndyCar developmental series. The Norway native won six of the 14 races. He won the pole for seven of the season's races. He added five podium finishes, and he finished inside the top 10 in 13 races. The second race at Laguna Seca served as the lone exception.
Hauger's list of successes also included the Italian F4 Championship in 2019, the FIA Formula 3 Championship in 2021, and five wins in the FIA Formula 2 Championship.
"I'm excited to be joining Dale Coyne Racing for my rookie IndyCar season," Hauger said in a press release. "The progress the team has shown this year is really impressive, and it's an honor to take my place on the grid with them in 2026. I want to thank Dale Coyne and everyone at the team for putting their trust in me.
"It'll also be nice to see some familiar faces through the team's technical partnership with Andretti Global. They've been a big part of my success since making the switch, so having their involvement in another rookie season for me will be great. I'm looking forward to contributing and starting this next chapter together."
Hauger will have his first opportunity to drive for Dale Coyne Racing during a test session. He will take on Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course during the offseason. He will then make his official NTT IndyCar Series debut on March 1, 2026, with the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
"This is a great opportunity for us here at DCR to bring on a talented driver and gain a strong technical partner in Andretti Global," team owner Dale Coyne said. "Thanks to Dan (Towriss, Andretti Global team partner) and his belief in our sport and his dedication to elevating Dennis to the top of the ladder."
Hauger is the latest driver on the move ahead of the 2026 IndyCar Series season. Two-time champion Will Power departed Team Penske to join Andretti Global while Colton Herta joined Cadillac Formula 1 Team as a test driver.
David Malukas then joined Team Penske to replace Power in the Verizon-sponsored entry for the 2026 IndyCar Series season.
