Current Andretti Driver and Team Lineup
The Andretti driver lineup for the current IndyCar season features Kyle Kirkwood, who competes full-time for Andretti Global. Kirkwood drives the No. 28 car and remains a central figure in the team's driver development strategy. The team operates from its Indianapolis base and fields entries in the NTT IndyCar Series, with Kirkwood serving as the primary full-time driver for the Andretti Global operation Forbes.
Andretti Global fields multiple entries in the IndyCar Series, with the No. 28 car driven by Kirkwood representing the core Andretti driver presence. The team also partners with other drivers in select races and events, but Kirkwood is the principal full-time Andretti driver in the current championship. Andretti Global remains one of the longest-standing organizations in IndyCar, with a history rooted in the Andretti family's racing legacy Andretti Global.
Andretti Driver History and Career Background
The Andretti family has a long presence in American open-wheel racing, with Marco Andretti and Michael Andretti among the most prominent names in the team's history. Marco Andretti raced in IndyCar for many seasons and competed in the Indianapolis 500, while Michael Andretti built a career as both a driver and team owner. The current Andretti driver, Kyle Kirkwood, joined the team after winning the Indy Lights championship in 2021, earning his seat through a structured development pathway Motorsport.com.
Kirkwood's career includes multiple seasons in the Road to Indy ladder, culminating in his IndyCar seat with Andretti Global. He has competed in events such as the Indianapolis 500 and has recorded top-ten finishes in his rookie seasons. The Andretti driver development model focuses on moving talented racers through feeder series and into full-time IndyCar roles, with Kirkwood representing the current flagship driver for the organization.
Recent Results and Performance
In recent IndyCar seasons, the Andretti driver has recorded competitive results, including top-ten finishes and strong performances on road and street courses. Kirkwood has shown consistent pace, with results that reflect the team's ongoing investment in data, engineering, and driver development. Andretti Global continues to score championship points and remains a regular contender in race outcomes across the IndyCar calendar IndyCar.
The Andretti driver has also been involved in the team's broader strategic efforts, including partnerships with engine suppliers and technical collaborators within the IndyCar ecosystem. Andretti Global's performance has been shaped by consistent driver input, with Kirkwood providing feedback that influences car setup and race strategy. The team's current focus remains on improving race results and advancing its competitive position in the series NASCAR.