Few drivers have been left wanting while in their search for an IndyCar seat for the 2025 season, with just one race of the current year to go.
Places are at a premium, with more talent than ever and a young crop of drivers coming through ready to snatch any opportunity that comes their way.
It’s a testament to the strength of the IndyCar field that has already been renewed for next year, with few spots left to fill as people mull over their final choices.
Jack Harvey is one of those guys attempting to finalise his 2025 plans, but finding it difficult to find an adequate chance.
Jack Harvey out of contention for a seat at Dale Coyne Racing
The British driver has been a regular fixture in IndyCar for five seasons now, but has struggled over the last two years, failing to pick up a single top-10 finish in 27 events.
In fact, ignoring a 10th place at Nashville, that run could stretch back all the way to the end of the 2021 season.
Talking about his future with RACER, he shared a dim view regarding any hope of a return to the sport in a full-time capacity.
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“The outlook for next year, if I was being completely realistic – taking away what my heart wants to do, which in a perfect dream scenario is to be full-time – I just don’t think that’s on the cards,” he said.
“It’s not trying to be negative. I’ve loved everything we’ve done this year with Dale Coyne Racing and I want to go back, but Dale’s been transparent with me and we know there’s a need for budget that’s greater than we can offer.
“I’d love to do the 500 again, and from a driving perspective in IndyCar, that’s the biggest thing that we’re targeting.”
Who else is an option for Dale Coyne in 2025?
Dale Coyne Racing have struggled to find any consistency in their driver line-up for a while now, and that problem looks set to continue.
Both of their seats are currently open for next year, but as Harvey’s comments suggests, talent may not be all that they are searching for.
Funding is a big part of IndyCar and it’s costly to run a team – there are some drivers out there that bring sponsors, and therefore help be part of the solution for a struggling team.
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Although the likes of Alexander Rossi and Rinus VeeKay are available free agents, it’s more likely that Dale Coyne turns to someone like Marcus Armstrong – who brings undoubted talent to the team.
Setting him up on a long-term deal would be a wise acquisition for a team searching for some consistency and an upturn in form.
The young Kiwi has proven towards the end of this year that he has the speed, and his driving has continued to mature with it.