INDYCAR announced on Thursday ahead of this weekend’s Bommarito Automotive Group 500 that they have pushed back the introduction of their new car until 2028.
INDYCAR was set to introduce a new chassis and engine in 2027 but uncertainty over the engine agreements in place with both Honda Racing Corporation USA and Chevrolet has led to this delay.
There hss been question marks over Honda’s continued involvement in the sport due to the cost involved in bringing in the hybrid systemto INDYCAR.
There have been reports that several engine manufacturers are interested in entering INDYCAR however, these are just rumors.
It is understood that Honda are seriously considering their options in relation to their involvement in INDYCAR with their agreement ending at the conclusion of 2026.
Toyota are believed to be considering entertaining a return to American open wheel racing but such a move is understood to be wide of the mark given their current NASCAR commitments.
It will be interesting to see what happens over the coming months.