Who is the greatest IndyCar driver of all time?

Four-time Indy 500 legends, modern multi-champions, and fearless road warriors — American open-wheel racing has produced some of the most gifted drivers in history. Who is truly the greatest?

1

Mario Andretti

Italian-American icon who won the 1969 Indy 500, the 1978 Formula 1 World Championship, and is the only driver to win at Daytona, Indy, and Monaco.

2

Al Unser

Four-time Indy 500 winner widely regarded as one of the most versatile and skilled oval racers America ever produced.

3

Scott Dixon

New Zealand racer and six-time IndyCar Series champion, the most decorated driver of the modern era and a fan favorite.

4

Helio Castroneves

Brazilian fan favorite and four-time Indy 500 winner, known for his iconic spider-climbing victory celebration.

5

Michael Andretti

American superstar who won the 1991 CART title and set records for wins and pole positions before turning to team ownership.

6

Dario Franchitti

Scottish champion who won three IndyCar titles and three Indy 500s, one of the most dominant drivers of the 2000s.

7

Al Unser Jr.

Son of Al Unser who won two Indy 500s and two CART championships, continuing the famous family legacy.

8

Josef Newgarden

American ace who won back-to-back Indy 500s in 2023 and 2024 alongside two IndyCar championships.

9

Will Power

Australian road-course specialist who became IndyCar champion in 2014 and won the 2018 Indy 500 in dominant fashion.

10

Simon Pagenaud

French champion who won the 2016 IndyCar title and the 2019 Indy 500, a consistent front-runner across multiple eras.