Kiwi extends IndyCar deal

Marcus Armstrong has signed a multi-year contract extension to remain at Meyer Shank Racing (MSR) as they chase success in the IndyCar Series.

The New Zealander, pictured, joined MSR in 2025 and has established himself as one of the competition’s brightest young talents.

He will transition to the team’s No. 60 MSR Honda for the start of the 2027 campaign. Felix Rosenqvist has driven that entry for the past three years but recently confirmed he will be leaving the team at the end of this year.

In Armstrong’s first season with the team, he earned his second career IndyCar podium at Iowa Speedway and collected 11 top 10 finishes.

The 25-year-old has collected five top 10 finishes so far this year, including fifth in the Indianapolis 500 after charging through the field having started 16th on the grid.

Armstrong says he’s proud to have secured a multi-year partnership with MSR and has thanked co-owners Mike Shank, Jim Meyer, Tim Meyer and Helio Castroneves for the opportunity and believing in him. 

“I feel that Meyer Shank Racing gives me one of the strongest cars on the grid every weekend,” he adds.

“Our goals are aligned: we want to win races and be consistently fighting at the front. I especially look forward to returning to the Indy 500 having unfinished business from this year.”

With seven races left this season, Armstrong hopes to end the current campaign on a high note and is already looking forward to starting preparations for 2027.

Shank says Armstrong has shown he is a top contender since joining the team, “something that is not easy to do in this field”. 

“His work ethic, feedback, and determination to improve every weekend make him exactly the kind of driver you want to build around,” the MSR co-owner continues. 

“We’ve seen tremendous growth from him, and we’re excited to continue that journey together starting in 2027.”

MSR will announce the driver for its second full-time entry in the series at a later date.