Lundgaard Officially Unveiled As New Driver Of CGR No. 9

Christian Lundgaard (Amber Pietz/Penske Entertainment photo)

INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 29, 2026) – Chip Ganassi Racing has signed Danish driver Christian Lundgaard to a multi-year contract to drive the No. 9 PNC Bank Honda for the winningest team in NTT IndyCar Series history.

A three-time IndyCar winner at just 25 years old, Lundgaard has 16 podiums and 21 top-five finishes in 87 career IndyCar starts. In 2026, he won races at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course and at Road America, on his way to a career-best third-place finish in the IndyCar championship standings. 

Lundgaard will join teammates Alex Palou and Kyffin Simpson as part of CGR’s 2027 driver lineup.

“We are excited to welcome Christian to Chip Ganassi Racing. We know he’s capable of accomplishing even more in the NTT IndyCar Series, and we’re looking forward to helping him reach that next level with the No. 9 team,” said team owner Chip Ganassi. “He’s already proven he can win races, and it isn’t often a driver of his caliber becomes available.

“Throughout our history, one of the things we’ve done best is identify young talent, help them maximize their potential, and develop them into championship contenders. We believe Christian has all the talent to be the next driver to do that.”

Lundgaard has quickly become a well-rounded IndyCar talent, scoring victories on both road and street circuits and scoring his first oval podium in 2026.

The 25-year-old was briefly a simulator driver for the Alpine F1 Team and Lundgaard came to IndyCar in 2021. He scored his first podium a year later and won his first race in 2023 at Toronto – a victory that made him the first Danish driver to win an IndyCar race.

Lundgaard graduated into single seater racing after starting in karts and the formula ranks, and he spent three seasons in Formula 2, where he won multiple races and scored nine podiums. Now, he’ll move into a car and number that became iconic in Indy car racing with former CGR driver Scott Dixon, who won six championships at the controls of the team’s No. 9.

“It is an honor and a privilege to join Chip Ganassi Racing beginning next season. The fact that it is in the iconic No. 9 PNC Bank Honda makes it even more special,” Lundgaard said. “CGR has set the standard in IndyCar for decades, and the opportunity to be part of that legacy is something I’ve worked toward my entire career. I’m incredibly excited about what’s ahead.

“I can’t wait to get to work with everyone at Chip Ganassi Racing and compete for wins, championships, and the Indianapolis 500.”

PNC Bank will continue its longstanding partnership with Chip Ganassi Racing on the No. 9 Honda next season. PNC Bank has been a partner of CGR since 2013 and a primary partner on the No. 9 since 2018. They have celebrated six IndyCar championships with CGR, two of which were with the No. 9 team.

With approximately 2,300 branches and 58,000 employees, PNC is one of the largest financial institutions in the U.S.

“We are excited to begin a new era with Chip Ganassi Racing and what’s ahead with Christian taking the wheel of the No. 9 PNC Bank Honda,” said Lou Cestello, head of Regional Presidents for PNC Bank. “He’s already achieved some remarkable milestones early in his career, and we’re looking forward to watching him build on that success in 2027 and beyond.”

ARTICLE CREDIT: Chip Ganassi Racing