Louis Foster Wins 2025 IndyCar Rookie of Year in Nashville Finale

Louis Foster clinched the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Rookie of the Year title in a dramatic finale at Nashville Superspeedway, edging out Robert Shwartzman by just two points. Despite a challenging race where Foster was penalized for contact causing David Malukas to crash and was forced two laps down, Foster maintained composure and capitalized on a late-race penalty against Shwartzman for blocking. Shwartzman's penalty dropped him from 10th to 14th, allowing Foster to finish 20th yet secure the rookie crown with 213 points over Shwartzman's 211. Meanwhile, Alex Palou led Honda to both the drivers' and manufacturers' championships, contributing eight wins and 13 podiums, while Honda-powered drivers dominated the top-10 standings. Foster’s victory marked the fourth consecutive Rookie of the Year title for a Honda-powered driver, highlighting Honda’s strong presence in the series. Both Foster and Shwartzman expressed disagreement with their respective penalties, underscoring the contentious nature of the race's closing laps.