Dennis Hauger aims for Rookie of the Year in IndyCar
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 7:21 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Dennis Hauger, driver of the #19 Dale Coyne Racing Honda, is leading the Rookie of the Year standings in IndyCar as of June 30, 2026. The 23-year-old Norwegian has impressed with consistent performances and aims to avoid merely finishing in the midfield. Hauger, under contract with Andretti Global, secured the 2025 Indy NXT championship before transitioning to IndyCar. His ambition to be competitive marks a significant focus for the remainder of the season.
- •Hauger leads the Rookie of the Year standings
- •He drives for Dale Coyne Racing under a loan from Andretti Global
- •Hauger won the 2025 Indy NXT championship
- •He aims to be competitive rather than settle for midfield finishes
- 7:21 PMMotorsport.com — Dennis Hauger is done playing the patient rookie: “I don’t want to fight midfield”
"Dennis Hauger is leading the IndyCar Rookie of the Year standings, but has no intention of just coasting to a freshman title. The 23-year-old Norwegian driver of the #19 Dale Coyne Racing Honda – effectively on loan from Andretti Global, the powerhouse outfit he secured the 2025 Indy NXT championship with – has turned heads with a string of resilient performances. Now, as the paddock heads ...Keep reading
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