Category: Indy NXT

Indy NXT is the main feeder single-seater series in North America for the NTT IndyCar series. Pit Debrief will bring you news, reports and interviews as drivers battle to move up the ladder.

In an exclusive interview with Tymek Kucharczyk, Pit Debrief spoke to the Polish Indy NXT driver about Macau and the lessons learned. He also discussed his season so far, alongside media appreciation and fan support.
Photo Credit: Penske Entertainment | Joe Skibinski

Exclusive: Tymek Kucharczyk on taking lessons learned at Macau into Indy NXT, media appreciation, and massive Polish support

James O'Connor014 mins

In the second part of an exclusive interview with Tymek Kucharczyk, Pit Debrief spoke to the Polish driver about his difficult weekend at Macau and the lessons he took from it into the Indy NXT season. With four races completed in 2026 in Indy NXT, the 20-year-old rookie sits P3 in points behind Nikita Johnson…

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Salvador de Alba for HMD Motorsports in Indy NXT. Close up helmet photo.
Photo Credit: Penske Entertainment | James Black

Exclusive: Salvador de Alba on adapting to HMD, finding progress in Indy NXT, and his competitive spirit

Megan Ricketts09 mins

Salvador de Alba’s path to Indy NXT has not followed the most traditional route. Before joining the American open-wheel ladder, the Mexican driver built experience in other disciplines, including NASCAR Mexico. Since then, he has moved through USF Pro 2000 and Indy NXT, spent two seasons with Andretti-affiliated teams, and joined HMD Motorsports for the…

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In the second part of an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, Juan Manuel Correa spoke about switching from F2 to Indy NXT, his IndyCar ambitions, the friendlier atmosphere in the North American paddock, and his 2026 season so far.
Photo Credit: Penske Entertainment | Travis Hinkle

Exclusive: Correa on moving from F2 to Indy NXT, IndyCar ambitions, and a more human paddock in the US

James O'Connor08 mins

In the second part of an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, Juan Manuel Correa spoke about switching from F2 to Indy NXT, his IndyCar ambitions, the friendlier atmosphere in the North American paddock, and his 2026 season so far. A new journey begins after leaving Formula 2 and Europe Following an eight-year journey that started…

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Juan Manuel Correa on his journey from karting to F4, and the skills, resilience and international success that he carries into Indy NXT.
Photo Credit: Penske Entertainment | Paul Hurley

Exclusive | From karting dreams in Ecuador to F4 in Europe — Correa on his foundations in motorsport

Karishma Persad08 mins

Juan Manuel Correa’s journey through the junior racing ranks highlights both the ambition and challenges inherent in forging a professional motorsport career. Like many drivers, Correa began his motorsport journey in karting, where early success and natural talent laid the groundwork for a step up to F4 and a future in single-seaters. However, key moves…

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In the first part of an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, Polish rookie Tymek Kucharczyk opened up on his move to Indy NXT with HMD.
Photo Credit: Penske Entertainment | Aaron Skillman

Exclusive | Tymek Kucharczyk: Sending an email opened the door to join HMD Motorsports and Indy NXT

James O'Connor08 mins

In the first part of an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, Polish rookie Tymek Kucharczyk opened up on his move to Indy NXT with HMD Motorsports and the good working relationship with his teammates. The 20-year-old was at a crossroads looking ahead to 2026. Having not had significant financial backing throughout his career despite competing…

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