Kyffin Simpson

2026 Season Stats

Career Stats

Biography

Kyffin Simpson brings a truly unique background to the IndyCar grid. Born in Bridgetown, Barbados, and raised in the Cayman Islands, Simpson is one of the few drivers in major American motorsport to hail from the Caribbean. His path to IndyCar was anything but conventional, and his presence at Chip Ganassi Racing - one of the most storied teams in the sport - speaks to the raw talent and determination that have defined his young career.

Simpson's racing journey began in karting before he moved to the United States to pursue a career in open-wheel racing. He progressed through the Road to Indy ladder system, competing in USF2000 and Indy NXT (formerly Indy Lights), where he showed steady improvement and the ability to race wheel-to-wheel with some of the best young talent in the world. His performances caught the attention of Chip Ganassi, who has a long track record of identifying and developing young talent - as evidenced by his early investment in drivers like Alex Palou.

Getting a full-time IndyCar seat at Chip Ganassi Racing is a significant achievement for any young driver, and Simpson has been working to repay that faith. The learning curve in IndyCar is steep, especially for a driver still gaining experience on the diverse range of circuits the series visits - from high-speed ovals to technical street circuits to flowing permanent road courses. Each type of track demands different skills, and Simpson has been gradually building his toolkit across all of them.

In 2026, Simpson sits 18th in the championship with 56 points. While those numbers may not yet reflect the expectations that come with a Ganassi seat, the experience of racing alongside teammates Alex Palou and Scott Dixon - two of the greatest drivers in series history - is invaluable for his long-term development. At just 21 years old, Simpson has time on his side. His Caribbean heritage makes him a trailblazer, representing the Cayman Islands on the biggest stage in American open-wheel racing and inspiring the next generation of drivers from the region.

Interesting Facts

• First driver from the Cayman Islands to compete full-time in the IndyCar Series
• Born in Barbados and raised in the Cayman Islands - one of the most unique backgrounds on the IndyCar grid
• Teammates with 4x champion Alex Palou and 6x champion Scott Dixon at Chip Ganassi Racing - learning from two of the best to ever drive in IndyCar
• Moved to the United States as a teenager to pursue his racing dream through the Road to Indy ladder

Indianapolis 500 Results

Related

• Chip Ganassi Racing - Team Profile
• Alex Palou - CGR Teammate
• Scott Dixon - CGR Teammate
• 2026 IndyCar Standings
• 2026 IndyCar Schedule
• IndyCar Series Coverage