2025 IndyCar Preview: Inside Rahal Letterman Lanigan's Fresh Start
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing heads into the 2025 IndyCar season with significant changes and renewed focus on team improvement. The organization faces a crucial year of rebuilding after finishing 2024 with disappointing results.
Graham Rahal testing IndyCar at Sebring
Key Changes for 2025:
- Two new drivers: Louis Foster (rookie) and Devlin DeFrancesco
- Graham Rahal remains as lead driver
- New race engineers and technical leadership
- Todd Malloy appointed as Head of Race Engineering
- Grant Weaver joins as team manager
2025 Driver Lineup:
- No. 15 Honda: Graham Rahal
- No. 30 Honda: Devlin DeFrancesco
- No. 45 Honda: Louis Foster (rookie)
Team Objectives:
- Improve overall team performance
- Return Graham Rahal to top-10 championship contention
- Develop rookie Louis Foster
- Help DeFrancesco rebuild his IndyCar career
Driver-Specific Goals:
- Rahal: Enhance qualifying performance and mentor younger teammates
- DeFrancesco: Focus on consistency and clean racing
- Foster: Manage expectations while developing IndyCar experience
Team owner Bobby Rahal expects improvement across all three entries, targeting:
- Consistent top-10 finishes for Graham Rahal
- Multiple wins throughout the season
- Strong rookie development for Louis Foster
- Competitive performances from DeFrancesco
The team has strengthened its engineering department and technical leadership, positioning itself for stronger results in 2025. While facing tough competition, RLL's restructured organization and renewed focus on development provide optimism for improved performance throughout the season.