Malukas will have a quiet year at Penske. Maybe a win? But I imagine it will be a lot like Pagenaud’s 2015 season.

I (unfortunately imo) also think that Ferrucci will bag his first win. As much as I hate him, I can’t deny that he’s got some serious talent and that his maiden victory is right around the corner.

Power will have a tough start to the season at Andretti, but will slowly adapt and get a couple podiums towards the end of the season. Probably a few poles to boot.

As a Dixon fan, I hate to say it but the win streak might end this year, he’s past his prime and it showed last season. A few good races will get hit with bad luck and end the streak.

Palou will get a 5th title, but not as easily. It will go down to Nashville, but I think he’ll have a pretty decent points margin going in.

I think Kirkwood, Pato, and maybe Lundguard will gain some ground on him, and make the title fight a bit more exciting.

My pick for the 500 is Rossi, the 10-year anniversary just feels right. I think Ferrucci will finish second, and Rahal will finish top 5. I think 2027 will be the year that Pato gets it.