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Dennis Hauger secures IndyCar Rookie of the Year honors

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 5:55 PM

Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Dennis Hauger secures IndyCar Rookie of the Year honors

Summary

Dennis Hauger clinched the 2026 IndyCar Rookie of the Year title despite an early exit in the season finale. The 23-year-old Norwegian driver crashed out following contact on the opening lap of the race. He completed the season driving the #19 Dale Coyne Racing Honda. Hauger finished the campaign with a 15-point lead over Mick Schumacher in the rookie standings. His performance included eight top-15 finishes and two top-10 results throughout the year. Looking ahead, Hauger expressed an interest in returning to the series for the 2027 season.

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•Dennis Hauger officially earned the 2026 IndyCar Rookie of the Year award.
•Hauger finished 15 points ahead of Mick Schumacher in the final rookie standings.
•The driver crashed out of the season finale following opening lap contact.
•Hauger drove the #19 Dale Coyne Racing Honda during the season.
•The 23-year-old secured two top-10 finishes and eight top-15 results.

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Despite opening lap contact that sent him crashing out in the season finale, Dennis Hauger officially secured the 2026 IndyCar Rookie of the Year title. Driving the #19 Dale Coyne Racing Honda, he edged out Mick Schumacher by 15 points to claim top rookie honors. The 23-year-old Norwegian's campaign featured eight finishes in the top 15, headlined by two top-10 drives, including a season-best ...Keep reading
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