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Yuki Tsunoda considers IndyCar move after F1 reserve role

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 2:05 PM

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Yuki Tsunoda considers IndyCar move after F1 reserve role

Summary

Yuki Tsunoda, currently a reserve driver for the 2026 season, is looking at a switch to IndyCar after losing his seat in Formula 1 to Isack Hadjar. With limited opportunities in F1 due to corporate ties with Honda, Tsunoda's camp is exploring options in IndyCar, where Honda is a key engine supplier. The potential opening at Chip Ganassi Racing, if veteran Scott Dixon retires, presents a viable option for Tsunoda to secure competitive machinery. This strategic move could mirror Takuma Sato's successful transition from F1 to IndyCar, where he achieved significant victories.

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By the Numbers

•Tsunoda is sidelined in a reserve role for the 2026 season.
•He lost his F1 seat to Isack Hadjar.
•IndyCar offers competitive options with Honda as a major engine supplier.
•Chip Ganassi Racing may provide a seat if Scott Dixon retires.
•Tsunoda's situation reflects Takuma Sato's successful IndyCar career after F1.

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2:05 PMYahoo Sports — Yuki Tsunoda and the IndyCar Escape Route: Why a Move to America is Now His Best Option

What they're saying

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The European chapter of Yuki Tsunoda’s racing career appears to be rapidly running out of pages. Currently sidelined to a reserve role for the 2026 season after losing his seat to Isack Hadjar, the Japanese driver is facing a grid…
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