Rinus VeeKay has found his new home. The 25-year-old was announced as Juncos Hollinger Racing’s lead driver beginning next season. VeeKay will be with his third team in three years, following a one-year stint with Dale Coyne Racing this past season. The 2020 Rookie of The Year was one career victory, on the IMS road course in 2021 with Ed Carpenter Racing.

The 2025 season was a strong one for Coyne’s lead driver. VeeKay finished 14th in the standings, highlighted by a runner-up finish in Toronto. The team did not announce this as a multi-year deal, nor did they name VeeKay’s teammate for next season. Conor Daly and Sting Ray Robb are hoping to retain the other seat. The full press release from today is below.

[Juncos Hollinger Racing Press Release]

A new era for Juncos Hollinger Racing in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES starts today, as the team signals its ambition by signing Rinus VeeKay as its new lead driver for the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season.

The signing of Rinus, 25, plays a pivotal role in the team’s continued push toward the front of the grid and underlines Juncos Hollinger Racing’s determination to further improve its results in coming years.

Rinus, who finished 14th in the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES, brings six seasons of INDYCAR experience, with a Rookie of the Year title, one victory, two pole positions, two fastest laps, five podiums, and 33 top ten finishes from 97 starts to his name. He is also the youngest front row starter in the Indianapolis 500’s 114-year history.

A native of Hoofddorp, Netherlands, Rinus is the most notable Dutch presence in INDYCAR since two-time Indy 500 champion Arie Luyendyk, who competed in American open-wheel racing in the 1980s and 1990s.

Juncos Hollinger Racing celebrated several highlights during 2025, including four top eight finishes in as many oval races, and it is determined to build on this momentum. Signing Rinus is only the first of several upcoming initiatives by Juncos Hollinger Racing to cement its position as a consistent challenger in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.

A highly capable leadership team, including a technical group spearheaded by former F1 veteran David Brown and former INDYCAR SERIES vice president of technology Will Phillips, is already working around the clock to create a further improved platform for continued success in 2026 and beyond.

“I’m excited to officially announce my move to Juncos Hollinger Racing,” VeeKay said. “This is a team with real momentum, high ambitions, and a clear vision for the future. There’s a shared determination to compete at the highest level, and I’m confident that together we can achieve great things.”

“Signing with Juncos Hollinger Racing also feels like a return home – Juncos Racing gave me my start in the Pro Mazda Championship (now USF Pro 2000) in 2018, and we continued together in Indy Lights (now Indy NXT) in 2019, winning thirteen races and a championship title together. I believe this is the right environment for me to continue growing as a driver.”

“At Juncos Hollinger Racing, we’re fully focused on building a program capable of sustained high performance in the years ahead,” said Team Principal Dave O’Neill. “We have exciting plans across every area of ​​the team – on and off the track – and bringing Rinus on board is a major step in that direction.”

“Reuniting with Rinus feels like a natural continuation of the success we’ve shared in the past. As Juncos Hollinger Racing enters its fifth full INDYCAR season, and with Rinus bringing six seasons of INDYCAR experience at just 25 years of age, we believe this reunion will deliver results quickly. He brings the ideal combination of speed, consistency, race craft, and experience that we’re looking for.”

“Rinus will be a key part of a refreshed driver lineup that reflects our ambitions and long-term vision. We’re working hard to assemble the right mix of talent to elevate our competitiveness, and we’re confident that Rinus will play a central role in that progress.”