Honda Extends INDYCAR Engine Deal for 2027 and Beyond
Honda and the NTT INDYCAR SERIES announced that Honda will continue as an engine supplier for the 2027 racing season and beyond in a multi-year deal. Honda and its North American racing arm, Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US), bring more than 30 years of American open wheel success into the new era of IndyCar racing.
Honda also revealed that the new Dallara INDYCAR chassis will run in 2028 with an all-new V6 engine. HRC will develop and manufacture the 2.4-litre twin-turbocharged unit in the US. The series will pair the engine with a low-voltage hybrid unit used by all cars, regardless of engine manufacturer.
INDYCAR will continue to use the current engine and chassis formula in 2027. The series will then debut the replacement for the current Dallara DW12 and 2.2-litre, twin-turbo V6 engine combination, which launched in 2012. The series updated the current chassis and engine formula in 2024 with a low-voltage hybrid unit.
As part of the new multi-year agreement with the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, Honda and series rival Chevrolet will receive a team 'charter' beginning in the 2028 season. This marks a first for an OEM with the IndyCar series. HRC US has committed to fielding a full-season Honda entry in 2028 to develop its people and technology further.
Honda has achieved significant success in American open-wheel racing, beginning with its 1994 entry into the Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) series. Honda won its first manufacturers' and drivers' championships in 1996. Since then, Honda has delivered unmatched success in INDYCAR SERIES racing, with 298 victories from 543 races, 21 drivers' titles, 11 manufacturers' championships and 16 Indianapolis 500 victories.
The 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season marked a historic run for Honda. The manufacturer won 10 consecutive races and 12 of 17 races over the year. Honda secured a sweep of the drivers', manufacturers' and Rookie of the Year championship titles, and it also won the 2025 Indianapolis 500.
David Salters (President, Honda Racing Corporation USA): "To our esteemed Honda fans, customers, and associates, we are thrilled to announce our ongoing participation in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. With a deep respect for the history and competitive spirit of IndyCar racing, we are proud to continue our involvement after more than 30 years. This long-standing commitment strengthens our ability to further develop our people and technology at the pinnacle of open-wheel racing in North America.
"The partnership between INDYCAR and FOX continues to grow, bringing outstanding race coverage and elevating the experience for fans everywhere. The future of IndyCar looks incredibly bright, and we at Honda arehonouredd to play a critical role in its continued success."
Doug Boles (President, NTT INDYCAR SERIES): "This is a monumental day for INDYCAR, fueled by a massive and historic commitment from two of our best and most trusted partners. Chevrolet and Honda have worked tirelessly with us over the last 12 months to get to this point, and both have made it very clear that they are fully committed to this sport and invested in continuing the positive momentum the series generated in 2025."