Rinus VeeKay’s final IndyCar push, powered by Milwaukee’s short oval
Standing 11th with 302 points, Dutch rookie Rinus VeeKay looks to close the IndyCar season with a podium and a first‑10 finish in the championship table.
Three races to shape a 2026 future
With only three races left—two at the Milwaukee Mile and the finale at Laguna Seca—VeeKay is ready to reset after a disappointed D.C. outing. “In a busy IndyCar schedule, every bad result is an opportunity to regroup,” he said.
Milwaukee’s test sharpens the team’s edge
During a 25‑car practice run on the historic track, the Juncos Hollinger car finished second in speed, a result that has injected confidence ahead of the doubleheader. “We loved testing at Milwaukee,” VeeKay noted, “and the pace we achieved there gives us a strong starting position for the weekend.”
One podium, one championship rank
VeeKay’s season has been punctuated by four fourth‑place finishes. Now, with a fast car and a sharp test, the Dutchman aims for the podium he has been chasing. “This is the track where we can finally win,” he said, highlighting the short oval as a potential race‑winning venue.
Beyond individual glory, a top‑10 championship placement is on the line. “Juncos Hollinger has never cracked the top 15 in IndyCar, and I’m pursuing my first top‑10 spot,” VeeKay added.
Field matters as drivers near
VeeKay’s aspirations intersect with those of several seasoned competitors: Will Power sits 26 points ahead, Scott Dixon follows him, and Marcus Ericsson is immediately ahead of Dixon. “We’re vying for the same spots that the established drivers occupy,” VeeKay explained. The outcome hinges on the sequencing of points and race finishes.
Future contracts set to hinge on results, not discussions
While contract talks for 2027 are still in draft stages, VeeKay confirmed that the impending weekend’s performance will speak louder than any negotiation table chatter. “We’ll let the races—Milwaukee and Laguna Seca—do the talking,” he said, noting that he remains focused on short‑oval strength and notery road‑course handling.
With the two remaining races, every lap at Milwaukee and every turn at Laguna Seca will test whether VeeKay can hit the podium and leap into the top 10 of the championship, a feat that would reshape his standing in the IndyCar hierarchy.
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