Bobby Travis · NASCAR/IndyCar-Korrespondent
After four seasons in the number 14 Chevrolet, Santino Ferrucci must find a new ride for the 2027 IndyCar season.
Santino Ferrucci will not return to A.J. Foyt Racing for the 2027 IndyCar season. The team is replacing him in the number 14 Chevrolet with Dennis Hauger, the 2025 Indy NXT champion and 2026 IndyCar Rookie of the Year. Ferrucci's next move in the series remains in limbo, and he has not yet secured a ride for 2027.
Four Years in the Number 14 Chevrolet
Ferrucci was the face of the number 14 at A.J. Foyt Racing for four seasons, one of the most storied names in IndyCar. The American came to the series as the youngest winner of the British Formula 3 and worked his way up over the years to an Indy 500 podium finish, a result that appears to have solidified his reputation as one of the most consistent drivers in the field.
That this chapter is now closing should generate plenty of conversation around the driver paddock. Four years with one team is not a given in IndyCar, especially at an outfit like Foyt, which has tinkered with its lineup repeatedly in recent years.
Hauger Takes Over After Strong Rookie Season
The newcomer is Dennis Hauger. The Norwegian claimed the 2025 Indy NXT championship, the top developmental series below IndyCar, and then claimed the Rookie of the Year award in his first full IndyCar season in 2026. For Foyt, the move makes sense: a driver who impresses as a rookie earns the next vote of confidence in the form of a full-time ride.
For the team, the switch appears to signal a shift toward youth. Ferrucci was the experienced constant in Foyt's driver roster, while Hauger brings the energy of a young gun who still needs to prove himself long-term in the series, particularly across IndyCar's diverse schedule, from road courses and street circuits to the ovals, a steep learning curve in its own right.
What's Next for Ferrucci?
There are no concrete details yet regarding negotiations or a potential new employer for 2027. Ferrucci's market value should remain solid despite losing his full-time seat, his Indy 500 podium and his experience across multiple teams and track types speak in his favor.
What comes next for Santino Ferrucci remains to be seen. The 2027 IndyCar silly season has opened early with a prominent name in the mix, and the coming weeks should reveal which team next turns to his services.
