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Joey Barnes

Dennis Hauger caps rookie title run with hopes on 2027 IndyCar return

Despite opening lap contact that sent him crashing out in the season finale, Dennis Hauger officially secured the 2026 IndyCar Rookie of the Year title. Driving the #19 Dale Coyne Racing Honda, he edged out Mick Schumacher by 15 points to claim top rookie honors.

The 23-year-old Norwegian's campaign featured eight finishes in the top 15, headlined by two top-10 drives, including a season-best eighth-place finish at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. He earned five top-10 starts across the 18-round calendar, including two Fast Six qualifying appearances – highlighted by a third-place start in his series debut at St. Petersburg. He also flashes front-running pace by leading laps on the ovals at Phoenix and Milwaukee.

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