Caio Collet, Dennis Hauger, and Mick Schumacher make up the rookie class of 2026. We’re four races into the season so we thought it would be a good time to check in and see how they new kids are adapting to the unique challenges of IndyCar. While they’ve all had their ups and downs, there’s a reason to see big thing from all three. We break it all down on this episode of Rides & Drives Team Radio.
IndyCar 2026 Rookies: The Kids Are Alright
written by Harvey Briggs
April 11, 2026
Harvey Briggs
Harvey Briggs is the Founder, Editor, and Publisher of Rides & Drives. He has also written for Car and Driver, Winding Road, and the luxury lifestyle blog, Pursuitist.com. His passions run from fast cars, small planes, boats and motorcycles to music, travel, and sports. When he's not on the road testing the latest cars, he been known to turn up on stage playing rock and blues guitar at clubs around his hometown of Madison, Wisconsin. Follow Harvey's adventures on Instagram and Twitter @harvey_drives and find him on Facebook. Though keeping up could be a problem. As Harvey says, "If I don't slow down, time can't catch me."
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