News Summary
- The dispute between Ricardo Juncos and Brad Hollinger has delayed the team’s 2027 driver decisions, according to GRANDE PRÊMIO reporting.
- Two IndyCar charters are central to the dispute. They guarantee a place on the grid at every points race except the Indianapolis 500.
- Rinus VeeKay features in both owners’ plans. Hollinger favours Caio Collet for the other car, while Juncos wants Nolan Siegel.
Ricardo Juncos and Brad Hollinger are in a legal dispute over the future of Juncos Hollinger Racing, GRANDE PRÊMIO has learned. The two owners are expected to go their separate ways, and the fight over who controls the operation and its IndyCar charters has left both seats unconfirmed for 2027.
Rinus VeeKay is part of both owners’ plans. The disagreement over the second car is more consequential for Caio Collet, who is looking for a seat after AJ Foyt Racing signed Josh Pierson to drive the #4 Chevrolet in 2027.
Why the charters are central to the ownership dispute
The relationship between Juncos and Hollinger deteriorated over several years and became strictly professional during the 2026 season, according to GRANDE PRÊMIO reporting. Hollinger moved to end the partnership, and their agreement contains a buyout provision that would allow either owner to purchase the other’s stake at a predetermined price.
Hollinger was better placed to finance a buyout. Juncos had yet to find an investor who could fund a purchase of Hollinger’s share. A deal initially appeared to be moving in Hollinger’s direction, but control of the two charters became a central issue in the dispute.
IndyCar awarded two charters to Juncos Hollinger Racing when it introduced the system in 2024. Each charter guarantees its entry a starting place at every championship race except the Indianapolis 500, where it still has to qualify. Without those charters, an owner who acquired the team’s facilities and equipment would lack the same guaranteed access to the grid.
Hollinger favours Collet while Juncos wants Siegel
Hollinger wants VeeKay and Collet in the two cars, GRANDE PRÊMIO has learned. He has also lined up a potential technical partnership with McLaren. That arrangement depends on the outcome of the ownership dispute, as does any move to finalise Collet’s seat.
Juncos also wants to keep VeeKay but favours Siegel for the second car. According to the reporting, Siegel would bring $12 million in backing, funding that would be important to the operation if Juncos were to continue on his own.
VeeKay is the common name in both proposals. For Collet and Siegel, the identity of the person running the team could determine whether either gets an offer.
What the delay means for Collet’s 2027 options
Collet made his IndyCar debut with Foyt in 2026. Foyt has since completed its 2027 line-up with Pierson in the #4 and Dennis Hauger in the #14. That leaves Juncos Hollinger as one of the options Collet has explored for a second season.
He has also looked at Dale Coyne Racing, which has been assessing candidates of its own. Alex Dunne impressed in his IndyCar test with Coyne, where Nikita Johnson also ran. Collet has a backer for his candidacy at Juncos Hollinger in Hollinger, but the team’s ability to make a decision remains tied to the ownership dispute.
The 2027 IndyCar season opens on March 7 on the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida.
GRANDE PRÊMIO is following the 2027 driver market in its IndyCar coverage.
FAQ
Why has Juncos Hollinger Racing yet to confirm its 2027 drivers?
Ricardo Juncos and Brad Hollinger are in a legal dispute over the future of the team. Both want to retain Rinus VeeKay, but they favour different drivers for the second car.
What does an IndyCar charter guarantee?
It guarantees a starting position at each IndyCar championship race except the Indianapolis 500. Juncos Hollinger Racing received two charters when IndyCar introduced the system.
Does Caio Collet have an IndyCar seat for 2027?
Collet has yet to secure a seat. He is Hollinger’s preferred candidate for the second car and has also explored an opportunity at Dale Coyne Racing.
