Marcus Armstrong

Marcus John Armstrong was born on July 29, 2000, in New Zealand. He began his motorsport journey in karting at the age of 10 in 2010, quickly establishing himself as a formidable competitor by winning major karting titles from 2011 onwards.

While continuing his karting career, Armstrong made his single-seater debut in the 2014-15 New Zealand Formula Ford Championship. He diversified his racing portfolio in 2016 with campaigns in BRDC British Formula 3 and both Formula Renault 2.0 series.

Armstrong's talent caught the attention of Ferrari, and in November 2016, he was among five drivers invited to join the prestigious Ferrari Driver Academy. His membership was confirmed the following month, marking a significant milestone in his career. In December 2016, he was confirmed to compete in the 2017 Toyota Racing Series with M2 Competition, where he secured three victories and finished fourth overall.

Armstrong's career reached new heights when he became the 2019 Formula 3 runner-up, establishing himself as one of the sport's rising talents. He progressed to the FIA Formula 2 Championship, competing at the series' highest level between 2020 and 2022 while maintaining his association with the Ferrari Driver Academy until 2021.

In a significant career transition, Armstrong made the move to American open-wheel racing, joining the IndyCar series with Meyer Shank Racing. He currently pilots the No. 66 Honda, representing New Zealand on one of motorsport's biggest stages and continuing his journey toward the pinnacle of single-seater racing.