- The reigning dominant champion is the clear favorite for 2027 — four straight titles and 14 wins the last two seasons make him the benchmark nobody has shown they can regularly beat.
- Big team moves and rebound seasons could reshuffle the order: Lundgaard looks set to join a stronger program (rumored Ganassi), Rosenqvist is heading to McLaren, and Ericsson’s Andretti comeback was a major turnaround.
- Plenty of dark-horse drama ahead — Kirkwood, McLaughlin, Malukas, O’Ward and even Newgarden (despite an up-and-down 2026) all have the upside to mix it up depending on team form and the yet-to-be-revealed 2027 schedule.
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