Andretti Global appoint former Penske exec Ron Ruzewski as IndyCar team principal

• Ruzewski will be in charge of the IndyCar and Indy NXT teams
• Rob Edwards to transition to chief performance officer of TWG Motorsports

Andretti Global have appointed Team Penske’s former managing director Ron Ruzewski as their new team principal.

Ruzewski will oversee the IndyCar and Indy NXT teams starting in January 2026, while long-serving Rob Edwards will transition to chief performance officer of TWG Motorsports, a role that will also encompass the new Cadillac Formula One team.

“I’m truly excited to be joining Andretti Global and becoming part of such a respected and ambitious organisation,” said Ruzewski.

“Andretti Global’s legacy in motorsport speaks for itself, and the team’s vision for the future, under the leadership of Dan [Towriss] and Jill [Gregory], is equally inspiring.

“I look forward to collaborating with the talented group of engineers, drivers and staff across the organisation as we push to achieve new levels of performance and success in IndyCar and across the broader Andretti family of teams.”

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“We are thrilled to welcome Ron Ruzewski to the TWG Motorsports family as the new team principal of Andretti Global,’’ said Dan Towriss, chief executive of TWG Motorsports.

“Ron’s impressive and successful career in motorsports brings a new perspective to our IndyCar and Indy NXT teams. I have full confidence he will position the team strongly as we continue to build for the future.”

Ruzewski was part of a trio of senior departures from Team Penske earlier this year, alongside team president Tim Cindric and IndyCar general manager Kyle Moyer, following the controversy surrounding the Indianapolis 500.

During qualifying for the iconic race, the cars of Josef Newgarden and Will Power were found to have an illegally modified part, which resulted in them being disqualified. Each entry was also fined US$100,000 by IndyCar, before team owner Roger Penske removed the senior decision-makers.