Grosjean second at Markham as DCR closes 2026 IndyCar season

Dale Coyne Racing ran a two-car IndyCar programme in 2026, with Romain Grosjean in the #18 Honda and rookie Dennis Hauger in the #19. Grosjean's standout result came in August at Markham, where he led until Marcus Ericsson passed him for the win with five laps remaining. Second place was his best finish since Barber in 2023 and his sixth runner-up result in IndyCar. He also finished in the top 10 at the Indianapolis 500 and ended the season 19th in the championship with 259 points.

Hauger was named 2026 IndyCar Rookie of the Year. He twice qualified in the Firestone Fast Six, including a third-place start on debut at St. Petersburg. Tyre degradation was a challenge in races, but he recorded two top-10 finishes and six more top-15 results. He finished 22nd in the standings with 228 points, enough to secure a place in the Leaders Circle.