Ed Carpenter Racing (ECR) have announced that one-time race winner Christian Rasmussen has agreed a new multi-year deal with the team into 2027 and beyond in the IndyCar series.
It has been a difficult start to 2026 for the Dane. He currently lies 24th in points, second last of the full-time entries this campaign.
The 2023 Indy NXT champion has shown pace. He should have won in Phoenix until the #21 collided with Will Power. Rasmussen had made a stunning drive through the field to get to the front. Following a strong qualifying in Detroit last weekend, an unforced error by crashing at turn 1 saw an early end to his day.
Between mistakes and car issues, the 25-year-old will be hoping for a smoother run as the season continues at Gateway this weekend.
Christian Rasmussen on staying with ECR:
“I’m excited to extend my partnership with ECR for 2027 and beyond. I’ve enjoyed my time with the team so far and believe in the future of ECR.
“We have undergone a lot of changes over the last couple years, and it has been a privilege to witness them firsthand, and to play a part in them. I’m confident that together we will continue to take ECR to its fullest potential.”
Ted Gelov
“Christian has shown incredible talent, dedication, and adaptability since joining ECR. Nothing has changed our minds in that regard. Seeing Christian and the entire ECR organization battle adversity and emerge strong has strengthened our belief in him and this team.
“Extending our partnership with Christian ensures that we continue building momentum with a driver who understands our team’s vision and culture. The best is yet to come for Christian and ECR.”
Ed Carpenter:
“We are very excited to finalize this extension with Christian. Maintaining continuity with our driver lineup is something we feel that is an important element for ECR to reach its full potential. We have watched Christian develop over the past two seasons and firmly believe that the future is bright for Christian and ECR.
“There are plenty of opportunities to make our mark in 2026 and we are confident that strong results are right in front of us. Christian really made a breakthrough last season at WWT Raceway before getting his first win at the Milwaukee Mile, so this weekend is a great opportunity to get back to victory lane.”
