IndyCar’s AJ Foyt Racing Brings INDY NXT Star Caio Collet To IndyCar

Caio Collet had a fantastic season in the INDY NXT By Firestone Series, but it was overshadowed by the domination of series champion Dennis Hauger.

AJ Foyt Racing President Larry Foyt noticed Collet’s promise in IndyCar’s developmental series and began talking to the young driver from Brazil. On Thursday, November 6, Collet signed to drive for AJ Foyt Racing in the 2026 NTT IndyCar Series.

“Caio is a welcome addition to AJ Foyt Racing. He has shown great potential in INDY NXT by Firestone and in the junior formulas in Europe,” Foyt said. “I was impressed with how he adapted to our car at the recent Mid-Ohio test and I’m very excited to see what he can do in IndyCar. There’s no doubt that he will be a strong contender in the battle for Rookie of the Year.”

Caio Collet’s Impressive Stats In INDY NXT

Collet is entering IndyCar after stellar showings driving for HMD Motorsports in the INDY NXT by Firestone division. This past season, he scored three victories, three pole positions, 12 top five finishes (including 10 podiums) and 13 top 10 finishes in 14 starts.

In his rookie year in the series, he finished third in the standings and earned the Rookie of the Year award. He triumphed at Mid-Ohio after winning the pole position, claimed 11 top 10 finishes, nine top five and six podiums.

“I’m very happy to join AJ Foyt Racing in the NTT IndyCar Series and thankful to Larry for trusting my skills and giving me this fantastic opportunity,” said the 23-year-old Brazilian. “It is a dream come true after years of hard work in developing series since my early go-karting experiences. I’m thankful to all teams and sponsors that helped me through my career, especially Marcelo Camargo from Combitrans Amazonia, that joined our INDY NXT campaign this season and will be with us next year.

“IndyCar is huge in Brazil and I’m looking forward to bringing its flag back to a full-time seat in the 2026 season.”

The São Paulo, Brazil native arrived in American motorsports via the European ladder series. He raced in the French F4 Championship where he became the series champion before moving on to Formula Renault Eurocup (2019-2020), Toyota Racing Series (2020) and FIA Formula 3 (2021-2023). These accomplishments helped Collet become the reserve and simulator driver for the Nissan Formula E Team in 2024.

Caio Collet’s Sponsor Is A Brazilian Cargo Company

Combitrans Amazonia will sponsor the No. 4 Chevrolet for the 17-race season. Combitrans Amazonia is a Brazilian logistics corporation that provides road cargo transportation, excluding hazardous materials, and moving services, conducted on an intercity, interstate and international basis.

“Caio Collet’s dream is our dream,” explained Marcelo Camargo, owner and president of Combitrans Amazonia. “Brazil deserves the excitement of a full-time IndyCar driver. We are thrilled to be part of this project with AJ Foyt Racing and carrying the Brazilian flag among so many global brands in the NTT IndyCar Series.”

Combitrans Amazonia offers a highly competitive and viable alternative to the great difficulties faced by the companies of the Manaus Free Trade Zone in the distribution of their products. Its intermodal model, which involves land and river transportation, optimizes complex processes and takes operational intelligence to the entire logistics chain.

The company was a pioneer in the development of a new concept of river transport. The SW (Swimming Warehouse) rafts have established Combitrans Amazonia as a vanguard owing to its great capacity for investment in innovation. It enables sustainable, efficient delivery with low logistics costs, and uses its capacity to integrate and map all of Brazil.

Currently, Combitrans Amazonia operates ports in Manaus/AM and Belém/PA, with support points in the main states of Brazil, which allows for nationwide service. Its administrative headquarters is located in Orlândia/SP, with a commercial office in São Paulo/SP.

With Caio Collet moving up to IndyCar, the company is confident more businesses in North America and South America will gain awareness about its brand.