| Base | Hilliard, OH |
| Owners | Bobby Rahal, David Letterman, Mike Lanigan |
| Engine | Honda |
| Series | NTT IndyCar Series |
| 2026 Drivers | #15 Graham Rahal, #45 Louis Foster, #47 Mick Schumacher, #75 Takuma Sato (Indy 500 only) |
2026 Season Stats
Team History
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing is one of the most unique ownership groups in all of motorsport, combining the racing expertise of Bobby Rahal with the celebrity appeal of late-night television legend David Letterman and the business acumen of Mike Lanigan. The team was founded by Rahal in 1992 after his illustrious driving career, and Letterman - a lifelong racing fan - joined as co-owner in 2004. Lanigan completed the ownership trio, and together they have built a competitive Honda-powered operation that consistently punches above its weight.
Bobby Rahal's credentials as a driver are impeccable. He won the 1986 Indianapolis 500 in one of the most memorable finishes in race history, passing Kevin Cogan on the final lap to take the checkered flag. Rahal also won three CART championships (1986, 1987, 1992) and 24 career races, establishing himself as one of the premier drivers of his era. His transition to team ownership was natural, and he brought the same meticulous attention to detail and competitive fire to the pit box that he had shown behind the wheel.
Under the RLL banner, the team has produced consistent results and memorable moments. Buddy Rice won the rain-shortened 2004 Indianapolis 500, giving the team its first Indy 500 victory as an owner. Takuma Sato became the first Japanese driver to win the Indianapolis 500 while racing for RLL in 2017, and added a second victory in 2020. Graham Rahal, Bobby's son, has been the heart of the team for more than a decade, carrying on the family tradition in IndyCar. The younger Rahal has won multiple races and become one of the most consistent performers in the series. For 2026, the team has expanded its ambitions by adding Mick Schumacher - son of seven-time Formula 1 World Champion Michael Schumacher - alongside Graham Rahal and young talent Louis Foster. The addition of a fourth car for Takuma Sato at the Indy 500 underscores the team's commitment to the Greatest Spectacle in Racing.
Current Drivers
- #15 Graham Rahal - Son of Bobby Rahal, longtime team veteran, multiple race winner
- #45 Louis Foster - British young talent, Indy NXT graduate
- #47 Mick Schumacher - Son of Michael Schumacher, former F1 driver with Haas
- #75 Takuma Sato - 2x Indy 500 winner (2017, 2020), Indy 500 only entry
Indianapolis 500 Victories
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has won the Indianapolis 500 three times as a team: Buddy Rice in 2004, Takuma Sato in 2017, and Takuma Sato again in 2020. Bobby Rahal also won the 1986 Indy 500 as a driver, giving the Rahal name four total connections to the Borg-Warner Trophy.
Interesting Facts
- David Letterman, the iconic late-night television host, has been a co-owner since 2004 and is regularly seen in the paddock at IndyCar events.
- Bobby Rahal won the 1986 Indianapolis 500 by passing Kevin Cogan on the final lap - one of the most dramatic finishes in Indy 500 history.
- Takuma Sato's 2017 Indy 500 victory made him the first Japanese driver to win the race in its 101-year history.
- Graham Rahal and Bobby Rahal are one of only a few father-son combinations to both compete in IndyCar as full-time drivers.
- Mick Schumacher's addition to the 2026 roster brings one of the most famous names in Formula 1 history to the IndyCar paddock.