BREAKING: Caio Collet signs with AJ Foyt Racing for 2026
- Hope Van Beek
- 2 hours ago
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Written by Hope Van Beek
AJ Foyt Racing has announced the signing of Brazilian driver Caio Collet for the 2026 NTT IndyCar Series, marking the 23-year-old’s full-time debut in the series. He will race the No. 4 car for the 2026 season.
Collet made a great impression in the Indy NXT series in his debut in 2024 where he showed consistency and pace during his maiden campaign, scoring one win and seven podiums, ultimately winning Rookie of the Year. Competing for HMD Motorsports, the São Paulo-born racer scored three wins and placed second in the championship in 2025.
His performances built upon an impressive European résumé, including standout results in Formula Renault EuroCup and Formula 3, where he raced against some of today’s rising Formula 1 and IndyCar stars. He also served as the reserve and simulator driver for the Nissan Formula E Team in 2024.
He becomes the second Indy NXT driver to move to the series for the 2026 season, behind Dennis Hauger, who will be racing for Dale Coyne Racing. Collet will race alongside IndyCar veteran Rinus Veekay following his departure from Dale Coyne Racing. Collet will debut in the series at the 2026 Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
"I’m very happy to join AJ Foyt Racing in the NTT INDYCAR Series and thankful to Larry for trusting my skills and giving me this fantastic opportunity," said Collet. "It is a dream come true after years of hard work in developing series since my early go-karting experiences. I’m thankful to all teams and sponsors that helped me through my career, especially Marcelo Camargo from Combitrans Amazonia, that joined our INDY NXT campaign this season and will be with us next year. INDYCAR is huge in Brazil and I’m looking forward to bringing its flag back to a full-time seat in the 2026 season."
