Meyer Shank Racing has officially confirmed Marcus Armstrong contract extension as the driver of the No. 66 Honda entry for the 2026 IndyCar season.
The announcement comes as the New Zealand talent enjoys the best season of his IndyCar career, solidifying his role as a key asset in the competitive landscape of the sport.
Marcus Armstrong joined Meyer Shank Racing this year after new found technical alliance with Chip Ganassi Racing.
In his debut season with MSR, Armstrong has delivered impressive results including 10 top-10 finishes and a notable podium at Iowa Speedway – the second of his IndyCar career.
These performances have propelled the 25-year old into the top 10 in the championship standings for the first time with the driver currently positioned ninth, just 6 points behind behind teammate Felix Rosenqvist in seventh as the season draws closer to its conclusion.
In his remarks about the extension, Armstrong expressed his gratitude and optimism for continuing with the team.
“I’m very pleased and grateful to be back with Meyer Shank Racing and my crew for 2026,” Armstrong said.
“The professionalism and attention to detail here set a benchmark across the field, and we’ve certainly improved with time together, which has been great.
“We’ll look to build on our momentum and work hard to climb the points standings.”
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Mike Shank, co-owner of Meyer Shank Racing, praised Armstrong’s growth and consistency throughout the season.
“We’re thrilled to extend Marcus Armstrong contract for 2026,” he said. “He’s really grown a lot this season and we’ve seen that reflected in his results as the year has gone on.
“His performances have shown that he has all the tools to fight at the front. We’re excited to continue building on this progress together.”
Armstrong’s performance this season has been marked not only by race results but also by qualifying prowess.
His best qualifying position so far is third place at the Indy Toronto, matching his career-best starting position, and he also secured a fourth-place qualifying effort at the GP of St. Petersburg.
The qualifying successes have also contributed to his improved race performances, enabling MSR to build a competitive package that shows resilience and speed on diverse tracks.
The 2026 IndyCar season will mark Armstrong’s fourth year in the series and his second full year with Meyer Shank Racing. His journey in the series began in 2023 with a partial schedule focused on road and street courses for Chip Ganassi Racing, where he earned Rookie of the Year honors.
He later advanced to a full-time role in 2024 and achieved his breakthrough podium on the streets of Detroit before switching to MSR this season.
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