2025 IndyCar Preview: How Chip Ganassi Racing Aims to Defend Their Crown
Alex Palou leads Chip Ganassi Racing's three-car assault on the 2025 IndyCar season as the defending champion seeks a historic third straight title. The team features a streamlined lineup with Scott Dixon in the No. 9 Honda and Kyffin Simpson taking over the No. 8 entry.
Alex Palou testing at Indianapolis 500
Key Changes for 2025:
- Downsized from five cars to three due to new charter system
- Formed technical alliance with Meyer Shank Racing
- Brad Goldberg moves to Dixon's car as race engineer
- Luke Goldenstein joins as Simpson's race engineer
- Added two-car Indy NXT program
2024 Achievements:
- Alex Palou: Champion with 2 wins, 3 poles, 13 top-5 finishes
- Scott Dixon: 6th in points with 2 wins
- Team captured 4 total wins across all entries
Primary Goals for 2025:
- Defend championship with Palou
- Secure record-tying 7th title for Dixon
- Reclaim dominance at Indianapolis 500
- Improve qualifying performance across all entries
- Counter Chevrolet's manufacturer advantage with Honda
Key Personnel:
- Team Owner: Chip Ganassi
- Managing Director: Mike Hull
- Director of Racing Teams: Taylor Kiel
- Engineering Manager: Julian Robertson
The team aims to blend consistency with increased winning frequency while battling strengthened competition from Team Penske, Andretti Autosport, and Arrow McLaren. Success will depend heavily on Honda's power unit development and the team's engineering innovations during the offseason.
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