Six-time champion and 58-time race winner Scott Dixon remains the most successful active driver in IndyCar. Any change in his career would naturally draw significant attention, but this development is even more momentous as it comes after a remarkable 25-year journey with the same racing outfit.

Indeed, Scott Dixon is parting ways with Chip Ganassi Racing.

This marks the conclusion of one of the most successful and enduring driver-team partnerships in the history of American open-wheel racing, arriving remarkably late in Dixon’s 26th season in the sport. The Chip Ganassi Racing team confirmed on Thursday that Dixon had informed them about his decision to move on, thereby ending a collaboration that began with the 2002 CART season. Now 45 years old, Dixon has achieved at least one race victory every season since 2005. At present, he stands ninth in the 2026 IndyCar championship standings, yet to secure a win this year, with only eight races remaining to continue his long-standing winning streak.

Although there has been no official confirmation, multiple reports indicate that Dixon is likely to join Arrow McLaren in a major signing that would provide the Zak Brown-led team with a seasoned and proven leader for the first time in its seven-year existence. It is expected that Dixon will be accompanied by reigning Indianapolis 500 champion Felix Rosenqvist, replacing Nolan Siegel and two-time 2026 race winner Christian Lundgaard. The three-driver lineup would continue to feature Arrow McLaren’s long-serving star, Pato O'Ward.

With the addition of Dixon and Rosenqvist, Arrow McLaren moves closer to its long-standing objective of capturing victory at the Indianapolis 500. Both new drivers have already triumphed in the prestigious May race, offering valuable experience and race-winning pedigree. For Dixon, who despite leading the most laps in the race’s history has only claimed one win at the iconic Speedway, the move presents an opportunity to settle unfinished business.

Dixon’s departure leaves a significant gap alongside current star Alex Palou at Chip Ganassi Racing, a team that has captured five of the last six IndyCar titles. Given Dixon’s formidable legacy within the squad, whoever takes over his seat will face immense pressure and expectations to deliver top performances, including race victories, pole positions, and championship contention.