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Meyer Shank Racing has confirmed the signing of Mick Schumacher for the 2027 IndyCar season, completing its driver lineup for next year.

The German will drive the No. 66 MSR Honda alongside Marcus Armstrong, who will move into the No. 60 entry after spending the past 2 seasons with the team in the No. 66. Schumacher will therefore replace Felix Rosenqvist, who is leaving Meyer Shank Racing after the 2026 season.

The announcement comes with just one race remaining in Schumacher’s rookie IndyCar campaign with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. The German has adapted quickly to North American open-wheel racing, including his first experiences on ovals.

Schumacher’s first season has included several encouraging performances. He qualified 4th at Phoenix and also took 4th in Race 2 at Milwaukee before scoring a season-best 8th-place finish at Nashville. At the Indianapolis 500, he completed all 200 laps and was named Indy 500 Rookie of the Year.

The move had been expected for some time, with Meyer Shank Racing confirming in July that Armstrong would remain with the team but switch to the No. 60 for 2027. Rosenqvist, meanwhile, had already announced his departure from MSR after the season.

“I’m super excited to be working with everyone at Meyer Shank Racing and really excited to be joining such an ambitious team. It’s going to be a special journey to start working with MSR,” Schumacher said.

“I am looking forward to what more I can learn from the team. They’ve had some really great success, and of course, going to an Indy 500-winning team is awesome,” he added.

“It will be great to start meeting everyone on the team and working with MSR’s partners. I’m really just excited to begin working toward 2027 together and really start thinking about how we can create a great partnership together,” Schumacher concluded.

Schumacher will also take ENVE Composites with him to Meyer Shank Racing. The advanced materials company supported his first IndyCar season and will become a partner of MSR in 2027. ENVE also has a presence in the junior single-seater ladder through its motorsports program.

Meyer Shank co-owner Mike Shank praised Schumacher’s progress throughout his rookie campaign and highlighted his adaptation to oval racing.

“We’re very excited to have Mick and ENVE join us next year. He really impressed us in his first season of INDYCAR. It is not an easy series to come into and the competition is incredibly tight, but when you look at what he’s accomplished and the progress he’s made throughout the year, we see a lot of potential in him,” Shank said.

“He’s also shown tremendous pace on the ovals, which is a huge hurdle for any driver coming into INDYCAR without that experience. He’s adapted quickly, and we’re excited to see what he can do with another year of experience and with our group around him,” he added.

The signing means Meyer Shank will enter 2027 with Schumacher and Armstrong, while Rosenqvist will move on after helping the team secure its first Indianapolis 500 victory in 2026. Armstrong will begin his third season with MSR in the No. 60 Honda.

Schumacher and Armstrong will make their first starts as teammates when the 2027 IndyCar season opens at St. Petersburg from March 5-7.

Before then, Schumacher will finish his rookie season with RLL at Laguna Seca, the final round of the 2026 IndyCar championship.

Mick Schumacher will join Meyer Shank Racing for the 2027 IndyCar season (Photo: RLL)

FAQ

Which car will Mick Schumacher drive in 2027?
Schumacher will drive the No. 66 Meyer Shank Racing Honda in the 2027 IndyCar season.

Who will be Schumacher’s teammate?
Marcus Armstrong will remain with Meyer Shank Racing and move from the No. 66 to the No. 60 Honda for 2027.

Why is Schumacher moving to Meyer Shank Racing?
MSR was impressed by Schumacher’s rookie season, particularly his adaptation to oval racing, and believes he has significant potential to develop with another year of IndyCar experience.