Josh Pierson will drive for A.J. Foyt Racing in the 2027 IndyCar season. He joins Dennis Hauger, who is moving from Coyne Racing to the Foyt team. This new lineup replaces the drivers used in 2026. The team announced the deal on Tuesday, October 27. Pierson will pilot the No. 4 Chevrolet alongside Hauger.
This move marks Pierson's first full-time ride in the series. He holds the record as the youngest driver to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, according to RaceFans. He set that mark in 2022 at age 16. Now he moves to American open-wheel racing with a multi-year contract. Foyt is building a fresh team for the next season.
A Fresh Start for Foyt Racing
A.J. Foyt Racing has made a clean break from its past roster. The team ran Santino Ferrucci and Caio Collet in 2026. Both drivers are gone now. The organization wants a new identity as it heads into 2027. Pierson and Hauger represent that change. They have different backgrounds but share a need to prove themselves in IndyCar.
Pierson comes from a strong junior formula background. He finished his third season in IndyNxt this year. He placed 11th in the standings. He did win one race at Laguna Seca. That victory shows he can handle th...