Alexander Rossi Out at Andretti Autosport after Current IndyCar Season

Alexander Rossi was on top of the IndyCar world after his breakthrough win at the 2016 Indianapolis 500. Now, the seven-time IndyCar race winner is losing his ride at Andretti Autosport after what is nearly three seasons of unfulfilled promise.

On Wednesday, Andretti announced that it was parting ways with Rossi after the 2022 season and replacing him with current A.J. Foyt Racing driver Kyle Kirkwood for the No. 27 AutoNation Honda seat.

Kirkwood raced for Andretti Autosport in Indy Lights before taking the Foyt ride during this past offseason.

“I couldn’t be more excited to return to Andretti Autosport next year and represent AutoNation,” Kirkwood said. “Andretti Autosport is a place I’ve called home for years past, and I have truly felt like family. I have a ton of loyalty to the team, and it means a lot to have Michael and the Andretti team offer me this opportunity. AutoNation has been doing great work in raising awareness and funding for cancer research. I’m honored to Drive Pink [DRVPNK] next season.”