Rinus VeeKay is formally amongst these on the free agent market after confirming by way of social media his contract is up with Ed Carpenter Racing.
Whereas the final couple of seasons had been a wrestle when it got here to outcomes, this previous marketing campaign noticed flashes of a resurgence for each the Dutchman and Ed Carpenter Racing. He captured a greatest results of fifth (Iowa, Race 1) to pair with a further six high 10s en path to putting thirteenth within the championship standings — the second-highest driver for a group not affiliated with Andretti World, Arrow McLaren, Chip Ganassi Racing or Team Penske.
The whole thing of VeeKay’s time in North America’s premier open-wheel championship up to now has been spent with Ed Carpenter Racing. Since debuting in 2020, he has amassed one win (Indy Grand Prix, 2021), 4 podiums, 9 high fives, two poles and 212 laps led in 80 begins.
Rinus VeeKay, Ed Carpenter Racing Chevrolet
Photograph by: Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Pictures
VeeKay, 24, offered ideas on social media platform X, which additionally famous his tenure with the group coming to an finish:
“An enormous “thanks” to everybody that despatched me variety messages over the previous few days.
“I additionally wish to thank Ed Carpenter Racing for giving me the chance and assist over the past 5 years…
“We had some glorious success collectively, however as occurs in racing, we had some challenges too…however most significantly we all the time gave the utmost and had enjoyable…with an excellent group spirit…
“Now that my contract with ECR has come to an finish, I’m excited concerning the future and know that I’ve my greatest racing years forward of me.
Rinus VeeKay, Ed Carpenter Racing Chevrolet
Photograph by: Phillip Abbott / Motorsport Pictures
VeeKay joins a listing of gifted drivers within the open market on the lookout for a trip in 2025 that features Alexander Rossi and Linus Lundqvist, amongst many others. One of many potential notables that might be in play for a seat is Logan Sargeant, who was not too long ago confirmed for a take a look at with Meyer Shank Racing after being casted out of his Method 1 seat with Williams.
