IndyCar's most successful team enters 2025 with a streamlined three-car operation following significant organizational changes. The team maintains its core strength with defending champion Alex Palou and six-time champion Scott Dixon, while Kyffin Simpson moves to the No. 8 entry.

Key Changes for 2025:

• Reduced from five cars to three due to IndyCar's charter program
• Formed technical alliance with Meyer Shank Racing
• New engineer partnerships: Brad Goldberg with Dixon, Luke Goldenstein with Simpson
• Launched two-car Indy NXT program
• Lost American Legion and Ridgeline Lubricants sponsorships

2024 Performance Highlights:

• Alex Palou: Champion with 2 wins, 3 poles, 13 top-five finishes
• Scott Dixon: 6th place, 2 wins, 11 top-ten finishes
• Team total: 4 combined wins, 3 poles

2025 Key Goals:

1. Defend championship with Palou or secure Dixon's seventh title
2. Regain dominance at Indianapolis 500
3. Improve qualifying performance across all entries
4. Close gap to Chevrolet in manufacturer battle
5. Strengthen new technical partnerships

Driver-Specific Objectives:

• Palou: Maintain consistency while increasing win count
• Dixon: Return to championship form with improved qualifying
• Simpson: Advance from 21st in standings with better qualifying performance

Team Structure:

• Team Owner: Chip Ganassi
• Managing Director: Mike Hull
• Director of Racing Teams: Taylor Kiel
• Engineering Manager: Julian Robertson

The team's success in 2025 will largely depend on Honda's competitiveness against Chevrolet and their ability to capitalize on a streamlined three-car operation while maximizing their technical alliance with Meyer Shank Racing.

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