IndyCar's Andretti Global enters 2025 with stable driver lineup but significant organizational changes. The team aims to build on its strong 2024 performance, where Colton Herta finished second in the championship.

Key Changes for 2025:

• Michael Andretti's complete departure from team operations
• New leadership under TWG ownership with Dan Towriss as Team Principal
• J-F Thormann moves to junior driver development role
• Craig Hampson enters first full season as chief race engineer

Driver Lineup (All contracted through 2026):

• No. 26 Honda: Colton Herta
• No. 27 Honda: Kyle Kirkwood
• No. 28 Honda: Marcus Ericsson

2024 Performance Highlights:

• Herta: 2nd in championship, 2 wins, 3 poles
• Kirkwood: 7th place, 13 top-10 finishes
• Ericsson: 15th place, challenged by mechanical issues

2025 Team Goals:

• Win the championship
• Improve three-car team consistency
• Maintain engineering and development momentum
• Build on strong second half of 2024 season

Team COO Rob Edwards emphasizes continuity in race operations while focusing on identified improvement areas. The team benefits from TWG's continued investment in engineering and chassis development, positioning Andretti Global as a prime championship contender.

Specific Driver Objectives:

• Herta: Maintain late-2024 momentum
• Kirkwood: Improve qualifying average, combine consistency with wins
• Ericsson: Increase reliability and race completion rate

The team enters 2025 as a serious title contender, with anything less than a championship considered a disappointment.

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