Six-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon, for the first time in 25 years, won't be associated with Chip Ganassi Racing in 2027. But the bigger question, considering his age among other factors, is: Will he still be in IndyCar?

Yes, he will. On Thursday's media day ahead of IndyCar's race weekend at Mid-Ohio, the 45-year-old confirmed that he will continue racing in IndyCar on a full-time contract. In response to a question from Indy Star reporter Zion Brown about his 2027 drive status, Dixon said:

"Yeah, yeah, it'll be in IndyCar, full-time basis."

When further asked about his decision-making process behind such a massive change in path, the Chip Ganassi Racing driver replied:

"Yeah, long process. You know, probably for the last six months or more, just trying to look at different things and where may be a good fit or if I even need change. As I said earlier, it was not a quick decision. It was something that took a long time and spoke to the team about several times as well. We'll have to see where that goes in due course."

Though Scott Dixon didn't reveal his next destination, RACER's Marshall Pruett, who broke the news of Dixon's CGR exit, had also reported that he had apparently signed with Arrow McLaren. That deal would see him replace Christian Lundgaard in the No. 7 Chevrolet.

One guaranteed teammate would be Pato O'Ward in the No. 5 Chevy. The other rumored teammate would be 2026 Indy 500 winner Felix Rosenqvist, who has confirmed his decision to exit Meyer Shank Racing and is expected to replace Nolan Siegel in the No. 6 Arrow McLaren Chevy next year.

Chip Ganassi reveals Scott Dixon rejected a "multi-year offer"

Since CART and IRL merged in 2008 to form IndyCar as we know it today, there were two constants - Will Power in the No. 12 Team Penske Chevy (2009-2025) and Scott Dixon in the No. 9 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda. This year, both have changed.

Power now drives for Andretti Global, and Dixon will reportedly drive for Arrow McLaren next year. On Thursday, CGR shared a statement from team owner Chip Ganassi about Dixon's decision to end their partnership.

An excerpt of his statement read:

"Because of everything we've accomplished together, and the legacy Scott has built here, we believed it was important to give him the opportunity to finish his career at Chip Ganassi Racing, and we made him a multi-year offer to do just that."

"We respect that he's chosen a different path and wish him nothing but continued success. Scott will always be a special part of this team's history, and we're grateful for everything we've accomplished together," Ganassi added.

After six IndyCar championships, 59 race wins, including the 2008 Indy 500 triumph, and over 140 podiums, and still counting for the remainder of 2026, Scott Dixon will bid adieu to the team he rewrote history with.

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Yash Kotak

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Yash Kotak