A major shakeup is coming to the NTT IndyCar Series. Sir Scott Dixon will move to a new team after the 2026 season comes to a close.
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Racer first reported the shakeup and then Chip Ganassi Racing confirmed it with a press release. The championship-winning organization confirmed that Dixon's tenure will end after 25 seasons.
"Scott Dixon has recently informed the team that he will not be returning in 2027," team owner Chip Ganassi said on Thursday. "Scott has meant so much to CGR over the past 24 years. Together we've shared championships, many victories, and countless moments that have helped define this organization."
A New Zealand native, Dixon is one of the most accomplished racers in IndyCar history. He is a six-time champion (2003, 2008, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2020) and a former Indianapolis 500 champion (2008).
Dixon has the all-time record for starts in IndyCar (429), and he is the active leader in career wins (59). He is a member of the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America. He has spent all but one season of his career with Chip Ganassi Racing, but that will change with the 2027 season.
"Because of everything we've accomplished together, and the legacy Scott has built here, we believed it was important to give him the opportunity to finish his career at Chip Ganassi Racing, and we made him a multi-year offer to do just that," Ganassi added.
"We respect that he's chosen a different path and wish him nothing but continued success. Scott will always be a special part of this team's history, and we're grateful for everything we've accomplished together.
"Our focus now is on finishing this season strong with the No. 9 PNC team while also preparing for the future at Chip Ganassi Racing."
Now that the news of the split is official, the question turns to Dixon's future in the sport. Where will he race during the 2027 season?
Racer reports that the six-time champion will move to McLaren in a move that will shake up the sport. The contract is not complete, but IndyCar broadcaster Will Buxton called this move "100% a done deal."
