On Thursday IndyCar announced a multiyear extension and expansion of its engine partnership with General Motors and Honda. In addition to keeping Chevrolet and Honda in Indycar, the manufacturers will each have a team charter beginning in 2028. This coincides with a long-awaited new car for IndyCar, which both Chevy and Honda will play a pivotal role in shaping. While many details have yet to be divulged, IndyCar expects to begin testing the new car this year.
GM and Honda impressed by IndyCar’s “positive momentum”
IndyCar president Doug Boles called the move “monumental” for the sport, and credited everyone involved for their collaboration on the project.
“Chevrolet and Honda have worked tirelessly with us over the last 12 months to get to this point, and both have made it very clear that they are fully committed to this sport and invested in continuing the positive momentum the series generated in 2025.”
This momentum was bolstered by a new television deal with the Fox network in 2025. The partnership expanded into an ownership stake in the series and Penske Entertainment from by season’s end. Honda Racing Corporation USA president David Salters cited this partnership as a contributing factor in their enthusiasm.
“The partnership between IndyCar and Fox continues to grow, bringing outstanding race coverage and elevating the experience for fans everywhere. The future of IndyCar looks incredibly bright, and we at Honda are honored to play a critical role in its continued success.”
Factory Indycar teams for Chevrolet and Honda in 2028
General Motors President Mark Reuss highlighted the inclusion of charters, which will allow Chevrolet and Honda to have teams from 2028.
“The partnership between IndyCar and Fox continues to grow, bringing outstanding race coverage and elevating the experience for fans everywhere. The future of Indycar looks incredibly bright, and we at Honda are honored to play a critical role in its continued success.”
Boles said that “as charter entrants in 2028, Chevrolet and Honda now have a new and exciting opportunity to build on their incredible legacies across IndyCar Series racing, while continuing their strong relationships with our current roster of teams and helping deliver an innovative and industry-leading new car in 2028.”
