Rinus VeeKay is formally amongst these on the free agent market after confirming through social media his contract is up with Ed Carpenter Racing.
Whereas the final couple of seasons have been a battle when it got here to outcomes, this previous marketing campaign noticed flashes of a resurgence for each the Dutchman and Ed Carpenter Racing. He captured a finest results of fifth (Iowa, Race 1) to pair with an extra six prime 10s en path to putting thirteenth within the championship standings — the second-highest driver for a staff not affiliated with Andretti International, Arrow McLaren, Chip Ganassi Racing or Group Penske.
The whole lot of VeeKay’s time in North America’s premier open-wheel championship so far has been spent with Ed Carpenter Racing. Since debuting in 2020, he has amassed one win (Indy Grand Prix, 2021), 4 podiums, 9 prime fives, two poles and 212 laps led in 80 begins.
Rinus VeeKay, Ed Carpenter Racing Chevrolet
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VeeKay, 24, offered ideas on social media platform X, which additionally famous his tenure with the group coming to an finish:
“An enormous “thanks” to everybody that despatched me type messages over the previous few days.
“I additionally wish to thank Ed Carpenter Racing for giving me the chance and assist over the past 5 years…
“We had some wonderful success collectively, however as occurs in racing, we had some challenges too…however most significantly we all the time gave the utmost and had enjoyable…with an excellent staff spirit…
“Now that my contract with ECR has come to an finish, I’m excited in regards to the future and know that I’ve my finest racing years forward of me.
Rinus VeeKay, Ed Carpenter Racing Chevrolet
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VeeKay joins a listing of gifted drivers within the open market in search of a journey in 2025 that features Alexander Rossi and Linus Lundqvist, amongst many others. One of many potential notables that may very well be in play for a seat is Logan Sargeant, who was lately confirmed for a check with Meyer Shank Racing after being casted out of his Method 1 seat with Williams.
