On Friday, Chip Ganassi Racing announced that former Formula 2 driver Marcus Armstrong will drive the No. 11 Honda on street and road course races for the 2023 season beginning in March on the streets of St. Petersburg. In October, Armstrong tested for Dale Coyne Racing at Sebring International Raceway.
Marcus Armstrong, a 22-year-old from Christchurch, New Zealand, competed in the Formula 2 Championship for three seasons, winning four races, eight podium finishes, and three poles in 75 starts. His first victory in Formula 2 came in 2021 at Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Saudi Arabia.
In addition, Armstrong served as a development driver for the Scuderia Ferrari F1 team. In 2022, Armstrong registered three wins across the 2022 campaign in Italy, Austria, and the Netherlands.
“I’m ecstatic to be a part of the IndyCar Series, but especially with Chip Ganassi Racing because it is such an iconic and successful team,” said Armstrong. “I have an extraordinary opportunity in front of me to learn from people that have been performing at the absolute highest level in this sport.
“As a Kiwi, I’ve always watched Scott Dixon succeed in the championship with this team, so on a personal level, this is quite special for me. I am a hard worker that looks to improve every single day. With the knowledge and personnel that this team has, I’m very excited to take on this new challenge.”
In 2017, Armstrong competed in the Formula 4 Championship and won the championship with four wins, 13 podium finishes, and six poles in 21 starts. In 2018, he moved up to Formula 3 with three wins, seven podiums, and three poles in 16 starts.
“Marcus driving the No. 11 car for Chip Ganassi Racing in 2023 is exciting. As a 22-year-old, what is in common to others who have climbed into INDYCAR with CGR is that at that age he already knows how to win,” said Mike Hull, Managing Director of Chip Ganassi Racing: “That’s been repeatedly proven at the highest global level. Besides talent, the intangible that he brings creates measurement through opportunity. Bring on 2023!”
Chip Ganassi Racing will name a driver of the No. 11 Honda for oval races at a later date. The 2023 NTT IndyCar Series starts on Sunday, March 5th, at noon on NBC from the Streets of St. Petersburg.
