Penske outlines IndyCar's international expansion plans at Autosport Business Exchange
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 7:02 PM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Penske Corporation's Jonathan Gibson announced advancing plans for IndyCar's return to international racing, citing significant interest from global promoters over recent years. Speaking in New York, Gibson highlighted the series' diverse driver lineup and strong international television presence. Ongoing discussions have increased interest from countries including Argentina, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, and Japan., an agreement for IndyCar to race at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is expected to be confirmed soon, marking a return to Spain in 2027.
- •Gibson mentions years of serious dialogue with international promoters.
- •Argentina and Mexico have shown strong interest in hosting races.
- •An agreement for IndyCar in Spain is expected to be announced.
- •IndyCar last raced outside North America in 2013 in Brazil.
- 7:02 PMYahoo Sports — Penske signals IndyCar international expansion as global interest grows
- 7:02 PMMotorsport.com — Penske signals IndyCar international expansion as global interest grows
"As IndyCar moves closer to a return to racing outside North America, Penske Corporation executive Jonathan Gibson said the series’ international push has been supported by years of inbound interest from promoters over the last half-decade. Speaking at the Autosport Business Exchange in New York, Gibson, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at Penske Corporation ...Keep reading
"Penske executive Jonathan Gibson says years of approaches from international promoters are nearing a breakthrough, with news expected “pretty soon”
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 22, 2026, 7:02 PMPenske signals IndyCar international expansion as global interest grows
Penske executive Jonathan Gibson says years of approaches from international promoters are nearing a breakthrough, with news expected “pretty soon”
- Motorsport.comOct 22, 2026, 7:02 PMPenske signals IndyCar international expansion as global interest grows
As IndyCar moves closer to a return to racing outside North America, Penske Corporation executive Jonathan Gibson said the series’ international push has been supported by years of inbound interest from promoters over the last half-decade. Speaking at the Autosport Business Exchange in New York, Gibson, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at Penske Corporation ...Keep reading
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