IndyCar secures Chevrolet and Honda for the long term with a new course towards 2028

This announcement marks a major milestone for theIndyCardriven by a growth dynamic confirmed in recent seasons. The two manufacturers will notably participate in the development of the engine and the sporting regulations associated with the new car scheduled for 2028.

For the championship's president, J. Douglas Boles, this is a key moment: the commitment of the two historical partners, according to him, demonstrates their confidence in the current momentum of the championship and in its medium-term prospects.

General Motors echoed this sentiment. Its president, Mark Reuss, emphasized the strength of the relationship between Chevrolet and the sport, as well as the importance of transferring technology from the track to the road. He also believes the franchise system will contribute to strengthening the overall structure of the championship and the quality of the entertainment offered on road courses, street circuits, and ovals.

At Honda, the president of Honda Racing Corporation USA, David Salters, highlights over thirty years of continuous presence in IndyCar and the opportunity this long-term commitment represents for human and technological development at the highest level of North American motorsport. He also emphasizes the growing strength of the media partnership with broadcaster FOX, considered an additional driver of growth.

Solid track records and a strengthened charter system

Since returning as an engine supplier in 2012, Chevrolet has secured nine constructors' titles, bringing its total to sixteen crowns in the championship's history. Honda, present continuously since 1994, has won eleven titles in competitions between engine suppliers, including five in the last eight seasons.

From 2028, each of the two manufacturers will have its own franchise, in addition to those allocated to the teams. This system, introduced in 2024, structures access to the grid by limiting, in particular, the number of cars that can be operated by a single team.

The full specifications of the future powertrain, a 2,4-liter twin-turbo hybrid V6, will be revealed at a later date. This is the final step before the arrival of a new technological era poised to redefine IndyCar by 2028.

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