DeFrancesco Signs Multi-Year Deal for IndyCar Return with RLL Racing
Devlin DeFrancesco joins Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) in a multi-year deal, completing the team's driver lineup for their third entry. This signing marks DeFrancesco's return to IndyCar after a one-year hiatus in 2024.
Devlin DeFrancesco smiling at racing event
RLL's 2025 driver roster now features:
- Graham Rahal (No. 15 Honda) - 13th consecutive season
- Louis Foster (No. 45 Honda) - Indy NXT champion
- Devlin DeFrancesco (No. 30 Honda) - Replacing Pietro Fittipaldi
DeFrancesco's racing background includes:
- Two seasons with Andretti Global IndyCar (2022-2023)
- Best IndyCar finish: 12th place
- 2022 Rolex 24 At Daytona LMP2 class winner
- 2024 IMSA campaign with Forte Racing Lamborghini (2nd at Petit Le Mans)
"I'm very excited to be back in the IndyCar Series," said DeFrancesco. "Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has an amazing history, and is also on an impressive trajectory. The team and myself are very hungry for results."
Bobby Rahal, RLL co-owner, expressed confidence in DeFrancesco's abilities based on his competitive performance at Andretti. This signing leaves only three full-time entries open for the upcoming season: two Honda-powered seats at Dale Coyne Racing and the No. 77 Juncos Hollinger Racing Chevy.