There was by no means any doubt that Meyer Shank Racing and Felix Rosenqvist would proceed their relationship into 2025, and because of a brand new contract extension, the Swede, who posted MSR’s best season so far, has the safety of realizing he’ll be within the No. 60 for years to return.
For Rosenqvist, who moved to the crew from Arrow McLaren forward of the 2024 season, the extension speaks to the religion crew house owners Mike Shank and Jim Meyer have within the 32-year-old.
“We’ve prolonged him for a pair extra years,” Shank informed RACER. “He did the whole lot we requested of him. We, as a crew, made a 30 or 40 % acquire in our efficiency this 12 months. Between the 2 vehicles, we have been within the high six in qualifying, if you happen to embody (the non-points) Thermal race, 15 instances. Final 12 months it was zero.”
The Ohio-based crew begins a brand new technical alliance with Chip Ganassi Racing — winners of 4 of the final 5 championships — which reunites Rosenqvist through MSR together with his first IndyCar crew. Rosenqvist’s teammate might be introduced at a later date.
“The one factor we’re lacking is the large finishes, however we’re getting there,” Shank mentioned. “And I’m assured with Felix right here and this new deal we’ve obtained going for us, it’s going to start out taking place.”
