Scott Dixon will remain with Chip Ganassi Racing for another year in 2025, as he chases an incredible seventh IndyCar championship.
The Kiwi driver suffered a few unfortunate incidents this season, which prevented him from contending for the title.
He clearly doesn’t lack speed though, and has the ability to perform at the highest level still, even up against the young guns like teammate Alex Palou or Team Penske’s Scott McLaughlin.
With a bit more luck, he will be fighting for more silverware come the end of next year, his 23rd term in the series.
Scott Dixon ‘going for’ a seventh title with Chip Ganassi
Dixon claimed two wins in the first seven races of the 2024 season, before going on a poor run of form where he only made the podium twice in 11 events.
It left him sixth at the conclusion of the championship – matching his worst result since 2005, and leaves plenty of room for improvement.
Speaking after it was confirmed that he will be racing in 2025 again, he told Motorsport.com that he looks forward to attacking the season and achieving a seventh crown.
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“I’m ready to get going. I wish there wasn’t such a long offseason. We had lots of great races last year. It didn’t end the way that we would’ve liked, with some DNFs and some poor results here and there.
“But the team did a great job with great speed. I’m looking forward to the season, and obviously going for championship number seven.”
Why Dixon is in prime position to score another championship
Dixon is the most experienced driver on the IndyCar grid by a considerable margin and knows exactly what it takes to win races and championships.
He has looked after himself well and drives for the championship-winning outfit for three of the last four seasons.
His biggest rival is probably teammate Palou, or Penske’s Will Power – who is the second most experienced campaigner.
Getting off to a good start again will be crucial when the season kicks off in St Petersburg next March – a track he has never won at in IndyCar.
Once you’ve been to a circuit nearly 20 times though, you’re probably going to be one of the front-runners, especially if the car is up to scratch.