Ed Carpenter Racing (ECR) has announced a series of leadership and engineering appointments as the team prepares for the 2026 IndyCar season, reinforcing its organisational structure following a strong 2025 campaign. The team enters its 15th season following a breakthrough year marked by milestones such as Christian Rasmussen’s maiden victory at the Milwaukee Mile.

The Personnel Changes

Owner and chairman Ted Gelov will continue to guide the organisation alongside co-owner and CEO, Ed Carpenter. Subsequently, ECR has focused on expanding its operational depth across competition management, engineering and pit lane performance.

Team president Tim Broyles will continue to oversee day-to-day operations as he enters his 38th year in professional motorsport. Derek Davidson will join him in the role of team manager, bringing over two decades of experience in fabrication, mechanical work, crew chief responsibilities, and senior management positions within the IndyCar paddock.

Matt Barnes has stepped up to the role of vice-president of competition after serving as chief engineer, focusing on the team’s technical aspects. As one of ECR’s original hires, he will oversee all elements of the engineering department and further enhance its technical capabilities. This promotion allowed Quentin Montigaud to move into the position of race engineer for Alexander Rossi’s No. 20 Chevrolet.

Montigaud—who began his engineering career in Formula E—has spent his time in IndyCar with ECR, most recently serving as the performance engineer for the No. 20 entry. He will receive support from Barnes and Pete Craik, who continues as the race engineer for Rasmussen’s No. 21 Chevrolet.

ECR has strengthened its engineering group by adding Robert Gue as a senior project engineer. With 23 years of motorsport engineering experience, Gue will lead development-focused initiatives across the program. The team has heightened its focus on pit lane performance by appointing Chase Campbell as a full-time strength and conditioning coach. Campbell oversees physical training and pit stop practice for both crews while working directly with drivers Ed Carpenter, Christian Rasmussen, and Alexander Rossi.

What It Could Mean for ECR

ECR’s restructuring indicates a longer-term strategic push, with clear separations between leadership, engineering management, and development roles. This approach suggests that the team is taking the necessary steps for sustained competitiveness rather than just focusing on short-term results.

The internal promotion of long-standing personnel like Barnes and Montigaud demonstrates ECR’s commitment to continuity. Similarly, the team’s targeted external hires in development engineering and pit performance highlight areas that they believe can yield significant performance gains.

With stable ownership and a strengthened technical structure, ECR seems poised for greater consistency and competitiveness as IndyCar moves into the next phase of its cycle.