PLAINFIELD, Ill. — Dale Coyne Racing announced a new partnership with global financial brands OnlyBulls and Bitcoin MAX for the 2026 NTT IndyCar Series season.
The agreement strengthens the team’s expanding partner portfolio while ushering in the return of several key elements from its past.
The partnership coincides with the global launch of OnlyBulls, a next-generation finance super app, and Bitcoin MAX, a Swiss-based Bitcoin trust launching next month. Bitcoin MAX is structured to enable holders to spend the value of their crypto more easily and leverage bitcoins potential.
Romain Grosjean has been named the first Global Brand Ambassador for Bitcoin MAX and will return to Dale Coyne Racing to drive the No. 18 Honda.
The season marks a homecoming for Grosjean, who delivered his strongest IndyCar campaign with the team in 2021, earning his first series pole and a podium finish at the Grand Prix of Indianapolis.
A veteran of Formula 1 (2009–2020) and IndyCar competition from 2021–2024, Grosjean most recently competed in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.
“I cannot tell you how excited we are to welcome Romain Grosjean both to the race team and to Bitcoin MAX as the first global brand ambassador,” said Milton ‘Todd’ Ault. “Romain is the perfect global representative for the brand. His story and professionalism embody what we stand for.”
The season also highlights the continued presence of the iconic No. 19 entry, a number closely tied to the team’s identity and famously driven by team owner Dale Coyne during his driving career, now being driven by Indy NXT Champion, Dennis Hauger.
Veteran engineer Bill Pappas also returns to the organization. Pappas was instrumental in delivering Dale Coyne Racing’s first INDYCAR victory and first oval win alongside Justin Wilson, milestones that helped establish the team as a consistent competitor in the series.
OnlyBulls and Bitcoin MAX join existing partners askROI, Bitnile.com, Ault Blockchain, and Seismic Media Partners as part of the 2026 program. Grosjean’s entry will also feature support from neuro.IO and DNSFilter.
Previously announced rookie Dennis Hauger will pilot the No. 19 Dale Coyne Racing Honda in 2026 with primary sponsorship from AULT Blockchain. Additional partners on the No. 19 include NAMMO, Valpak, RentalGroup, Blåkläder, Team Verksted, HTB Racing, and Refuel.
Team owner Dale Coyne added, “Pairing an exceptional rookie in Dennis with a proven veteran like Romain gives us a strong competitive foundation. Bringing back key pieces of our history while building new global partnerships positions us well for 2026.”
