Rinus VeeKay signs with Juncos Hollinger Racing for 2026

Rinus van Kalmthout, better known as Rinus VeeKay, is returning to Juncos. The 25-year-old Dutch driver has signed with the Argentinian team for the 2026 season.IndyCar. A kind of return to his roots for the one who was champion of the Pro Mazda Championship with Juncos in 2018 and Indy Lights in 2019 with the team founded by Ricardo Juncos. It is also a return to Chevrolet for the native of Hoofddorp (Netherlands), a manufacturer with which he was associated during his first five years when he drove for Ed Carpenter Racing before moving to Dale Coyne Racing and Honda in 2025.

« I am delighted to officially announce my arrival at Juncos Hollinger Racing " said VeeKay. " This is a dynamic team, full of ambitions and with a clear vision for the future. We share the same determination to compete at the highest level, and I am convinced that together we can achieve great things. » The Dutchman is also convinced that it is a " ideal environment to continue to progress as a pilot. »

« At Juncos Hollinger Racing, we are fully focused on building a program capable of maintaining high performance in the years to come, adds Dave O'Neill, team principal of Juncos Hollinger Racing. We have exciting plans in all areas of the team, both on and off the track, and the arrival of Rinus is a major step in that direction. »

« Bringing Rinus back on board builds on our past successes. With Juncos Hollinger Racing entering its fifth full IndyCar season and Rinus, at just 25 years old, having six seasons of INDYCAR experience, we are confident this reunion will quickly bear fruit. He brings the ideal combination of speed, consistency, racecraft, and experience we are looking for. »

« Rinus will be a key part of a renewed driver line-up that reflects our ambitions and long-term vision. We are working hard to bring together the right mix of talent to increase our competitiveness, and we are confident that Rinus will play a vital role in this progression. »

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