Josh Pierson will make his IndyCar debut next season as Foyt has confirmed an all-new driver line-up.

The team which ran Santino Ferrucci and newcomer Caio Collet this year will head into the 2027 season with Pierson joining Dennis Hauger, who is moving to Foyt from Coyne.

Pierson set a record for being the youngest driver ever to compete in the Le Mans 24 Hours when he entered the race in 2022, aged 16. He completed his third season in IndyNxt this year, finishing 11th in the standings with a single victory at Laguna Seca.

Welcome to the team, Josh Pierson! 🏁
The youngest driver ever to race the 24 Hours of Le Mans is headed to INDYCAR. Josh joins AJ Foyt Racing on a multi-year deal and will pilot the No. 4 Chevrolet alongside Dennis Hauger in 2027.
Fresh off a 2026 INDY NXT season where he led… pic.twitter.com/nma8WMEU97

— AJ Foyt Racing (@AJFoytRacing) October 27, 2026

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