Tsunoda under consideration for Meyer Shank’s October 26 IndyCar test

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RacingNews365, citing Racer, says Tsunoda is among the names in Meyer Shank Racing’s plans for an October 26 test at Barber Motorsports Park; his participation is not confirmed.

From the GPBeat newsroomPublished · 20 Oct 2026, 20:22 · 1 min

Yuki Tsunoda is among the names in Meyer Shank Racing’s plans for an IndyCar test at Barber Motorsports Park on October 26, RacingNews365 reports, citing Racer. The report presents him as a possible participant, not a confirmed driver.

Nearly half of IndyCar’s teams are expected to run drivers that day, either to assess them or gather data for car development, the report says.

If Tsunoda takes part, it would be his second IndyCar appearance. He previously drove one at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in November 2024, during a Honda crossover event involving Formula 1, IMSA and IndyCar.

Tsunoda lost his regular Formula 1 seat at the end of 2025 and raced three times for VCARB during the summer of 2026. RacingNews365 says he is reportedly looking seriously at IndyCar as a possible future option. The outlet speculates that a longer-term move could eventually mean a split with Red Bull.

Meyer Shank Racing is due to run Honda’s factory team in 2028. The report says the test could be a first step for both sides to assess whether Tsunoda fits; Racer also names Linus Lundqvist and Kakunoshin Ohta as possible candidates for that seat, according to RacingNews365.

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