Two roles announced on 11 November
Chip Ganassi Racing has confirmed Alessandro de Tullio for the 2027 Indy NXT season in its number 10 AstroPay car. The 20-year-old joins after multiple offseason tests. He will also hold an IndyCar reserve role, contributing simulator work and trackside support on road and street course weekends.
His first Indy NXT season in numbers
INDYCAR’s official report records two victories and sixth in the 2026 championship. De Tullio won at Barber and Portland, earned eight poles and led 99 laps. The eight poles were one short of the single-season record, according to the organiser.
Carson Etter stays with the team
Ganassi retains Carson Etter in its Indy NXT programme for 2027, while the team’s announcement says work continues to confirm the remaining seats. Taylor Kiel describes combining Indy NXT racing with reserve duties as an opportunity to gain experience alongside IndyCar drivers and engineers.
Understanding the two responsibilities
APEX analysis: the race seat establishes his announced Indy NXT racing programme. Reserve status describes availability and support work in IndyCar; it does not establish a confirmed start in an IndyCar event. Progress can be followed through Indy NXT results and any separate announcements about IndyCar opportunities.
