Dennis Hauger is leading the IndyCar Rookie of the Year standings, but has no intention of just coasting to a freshman title.
The 23-year-old Norwegian driver of the #19 Dale Coyne Racing Honda – effectively on loan from Andretti Global, the powerhouse outfit he secured the 2025 Indy NXT championship with – has turned heads with a string of resilient performances. Now, as the paddock heads into the second half of the season, the former Red Bull junior is setting his sights much higher than the midfield.