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Max Papis confirms departure as IndyCar chief steward after 2026 season

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 4:49 PM

Last updated Oct 23, 2026

Max Papis confirms departure as IndyCar chief steward after 2026 season

Summary

Max Papis has announced that the 2026 IndyCar season will mark his final year as chief steward. The 57-year-old Italian confirmed his departure via social media, concluding an 11-year tenure in IndyCar race control. Papis transitioned to officiating after a racing career that included seven Formula 1 starts and three victories in IndyCar. His official role has been significant in managing race operations over the years, but has now come to an end, leaving the position open for a successor.

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By the Numbers

•Papis' tenure as chief steward lasted 11 years.
•He confirmed his departure on October 23, 2026.
•Papis had a record as a driver before becoming an official.
•His experience includes seven Formula 1 starts.
•IndyCar will seek a new chief steward following his exit.

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Max Papis has confirmed that the 2026 IndyCar season was his final year as chief steward. The 57-year-old Italian announced his departure via social media, ending an 11-year stint in IndyCar race control. Papis transitioned into officiating following a racing career that included seven Formula 1 starts in 1995, three victories over an 11-year career in IndyCar, and multiple starts across ...Keep reading
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