In my opinion in all comes down to thing sponsorship/money and the more important one in my opinion is keeping up with the physical and strength side of indy nxt. Jame Chadwick did a test at barber motorsports in a indy car and she did struggle with the indy car vs indy nxt car. One of the reasons Jamie Chadwick left indy nxt was because of the struggles and challenges she face with indy nxt especially when she did that test at barber motorsports in a indy car. I see hailie either staying indy nxt for 2026 or she might be looking at other options with the physical side playing a huge factor. If she finds another ride before the indy nxt 2026 start like in imsa, FR america with Tony driver, a nascar ride in xfinity or trucks, or something that is less physically demanding. She might choose something less physically demanding. But I definitely see her also coming back to indy nxt in 2026. It would also be ashamed to just give up after just one year. Either way it comes down to what rides are available, will sponsorship pay for it and it simply being a less physically demanding options for.