Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Unveils 2026 IndyCar Lineup

Team adds Formula 1 veteran Mick Schumacher to join veterans Graham Rahal and Louis Foster

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) is entering the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season with a refreshed driver lineup and a renewed sense of optimism. Joining veteran Graham Rahal and rising star Louis Foster is newcomer Mick Schumacher, a former Formula One driver. Schumacher will pilot the No. 47 Honda, replacing Devlin DeFrancesco.

Why it matters

RLL has consistently been a strong performer at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course, and the addition of Schumacher, along with key personnel changes, has the team poised for success in the upcoming season.

The details

The 2026 season builds on promising performances from 2025, with Rahal demonstrating strong speed and Foster earning Rookie of the Year honors. RLL has bolstered its team with key personnel additions, including Jay Frye hiring Gavin Ward as a special advisor, Brian Barnhart as senior vice president of operations, and Kyle Sagan as pit stop manager.

  • The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg marks the beginning of an 18-race schedule on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
  • The series then moves to Phoenix Raceway on March 7 and Arlington, Texas on March 15.

The players

Graham Rahal

A veteran driver for RLL who demonstrated strong speed and recovery drives in the 2025 season.

Louis Foster

A rising star who earned the NTT P1 Award at Road America and was named Rookie of the Year in 2025.

Mick Schumacher

A former Formula One driver who will pilot the No. 47 Honda for RLL in the 2026 season, replacing Devlin DeFrancesco.

Jay Frye

The team president of RLL who has made key personnel additions to bolster the team.

Brian Barnhart

The new senior vice president of operations for RLL, who will serve as Rahal's strategist during race weekends.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg marks the beginning of an 18-race schedule, including the historic 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500.

The takeaway

RLL's refreshed driver lineup, bolstered team, and consistent performance at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course have the team poised for a strong 2026 INDYCAR SERIES season.