IndyCar Preview: Andretti Global
Written by I Dig Sports
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Andretti Global looks to regain its place among the elite teams in theNTT IndyCar Series following a promising 2024 with drivers Colton Herta, Kyle Kirkwood and Marcus Ericsson.
Ahead of the March 2 season opener on the streets of St. Petersburg (Fla.), heres a look at each driver:
No. 26 Colton Herta
Colton Herta enjoyed a career season aboard the No. 26 Honda with Andretti Global. Aside from two victories and career-high six podium finishes, Herta earned his best average finish (7.4) across the season of his career.
With questions whether hell dart to Formula 1 to join Cadillacs Formula 1 team in 2026, a potential championship could make the decision for both sides easier.
No. 27 Kyle Kirkwood
In his second full-time season with Andretti Global, Kyle Kirkwood saw consistency play a big part in a successful year.
While he went winless after a two-victory season in 2023, his average finish across the season was stellar at 8.7.
Kirkwood may be a sleeper for the title this year should he be able to cultivate a similar season from last year with a victory or two.
No. 28 Marcus Ericsson
Following three straight seasons with at least one victory with Chip Ganassi Racing, Marcus Ericssons 2024 was a step backward in his first season with Andretti Global.
Ericsson endured the worst average finish of his career (15.2) and only secured one podium finish on the streets of Detroit.
Having a year of gelling with the team may pay big dividends for Ericsson going into this season.