Juan Manuel Correa’s first full season of Indy NXT will be conducted with Cusick Morgan Motorsports. The Ecuadorian-American spent a considerable amount of time pursuing Formula 1 as he worked his way up the European open-wheel ladder, but decided to shift his pursuit to IndyCar and joined HMD Motorsports shortly after the 2025 season got under way.
Thanks to the new union between Cusick/Morgan and HMD, the 26-year-old Correa will get to stay within the HMD family while representing Don Cusick and Billy Morgan.
“Last season fueled my desire to become a top competitor in the Indy NXT by Firestone series and ultimately make the climb to the IndyCar Series,” explained Correa. “Joining a team new to the series is an exciting challenge, giving me the chance to contribute my feedback and help build something we can all be proud of. Their technical alliance with HMD Motorsports, where I raced last year, gives me confidence that we can compete at the front, fight for wins, and be a real force on the grid.”
Correa will serve as the veteran to NXT rookie teammate Nicholas Stati, from Australia.
“Juan Manuel brings experience, resilience, and undeniable confidence in the Indy NXT car, making him a standout addition to our program,” said Cusick. “We are committed to giving him every tool necessary to succeed and are excited to see him push the team forward as we make our series debut.”