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Joshua Pierson[1] (born February 14, 2006) is an American racing driver.[2] He competes in Indy NXT for HMD Motorsports and he previously competed in the U.S. F2000 National Championship with Pabst Racing.[3]

Key Information

Early career

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Karting

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Having begun his karting career aged two when his father Greg bought him a go-kart, Pierson soon began competing in regional and national competitions.[4] The American would win a number of accolades during the 2010s, most notably winning the Rotax Florida Winter Tour in 2016 and taking home the US Rotax Grand Nationals title the subsequent year.[5]

Lower formulae

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At the age of 14, Pierson made his car racing debut in 2020, competing for Exclusive Autosport in the U.S. F2000 National Championship and partaking in two rounds of the F1600 Championship Series.[6] The campaign did not amount to much, as Pierson ended up finishing twentieth in the drivers' standings.

Pierson would return to the USF2000 Championship the following year, this time as part of the Pabst Racing outfit alongside Jace Denmark and Yuven Sundaramoorthy.[7] He started out strongly, scoring a pair of third places at Barber, before bettering that performance with two runner-up spots on the Indy Road Course.[8][9] Pierson continued to take regular finishes inside the top ten for the remainder of the season, though he would only manage to add one further podium to his name. He ended the year fourth overall, one place behind teammate Sundaramoorthy.[10]

Sportscar career

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2022: LMP2 Debut

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On August 17, 2021, United Autosports announced that it had signed Pierson to compete in the LMP2 category of the 2022 FIA World Endurance Championship.[11] This would make Pierson the youngest ever driver to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Having gathered some prototype racing experience at the 24 Hours of Daytona and two rounds of the Asian Le Mans Series, where he managed to take two victories in as many starts, Pierson won his debut race at the 1000 Miles of Sebring alongside teammates Oliver Jarvis and Paul di Resta.[12] With the team having controlled the race before an untimely red flag brought a premature end to proceedings, Pierson became the youngest race winner in series history.[13][14] Following a points-scoring round in Spa, Pierson claimed the record of being the youngest starter at Le Mans and ended up finishing sixth.[15] More points were scored in the subsequent two races, which brought the No. 23 United crew into outside contention for the LMP2 title come the 8 Hours of Bahrain.[16] Despite finishing second during the race, the result would only yield third in the teams' championship for Pierson and Jarvis, though the American would receive an award for being the "Revelation of the Year" of the 2022 WEC campaign.[17][18][19]

Parallel to his WEC commitments, Pierson also partook in a full-time campaign in the IMSA SportsCar Championship as part of the PR1/Mathiasen Motorsports team.[20][21] Pierson finished sixth in the drivers' standings, having gotten a podium finish at the season-ending Petit Le Mans race.[22]

2023: Return to United

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Pierson re-signed with United Autosports to compete in the 2023 WEC season, once again partnering Oliver Jarvis, with a revolving door of drivers claiming the lineup's third seat.[23] As well as that, it was announced that Pierson would join series newcomer TDS Racing for that year's endurance rounds of the IMSA SportsCar Championship.[24]

Beginning his sophomore season in the WEC at Sebring, Pierson would inherit the lead from Jarvis and extend their gap during a triple stint. However, their strong race came undone as an onboard camera inside of Pierson's car came loose and hit the ignition switch, pushing it out and causing the No. 23 United to come to a halt, forcing them to retire in what Co-Owner Richard Dean described as "a one in a million thing".[25] The team bounced back strongly in Portugal, where Pierson, Jarvis and Giedo van der Garde fought to take victory, overcoming a radio issue for Jarvis during their penultimate pitstop that had dropped them to second.[26] Another podium followed at the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, where teammate Tom Blomqvist narrowly missed out on the win to Louis Delétraz in the No. 41 WRT.[27] The Centenary 24 Hours of Le Mans did not yield much success, as Blomqvist experienced a crash following a loss of brakes, leading to an eighth-placed finish, meanwhile Pierson and the team would miss out on a podium again during the Monza round, as a last-lap pass from Deléteaz on Jarvis relegated the No. 23 to fourth by the flag.[28][29][30] Fuji ended up burying any remaining title ambitions for Pierson, who finished fourth alongside Jarvis and Ben Hanley; Pierson had shown impressive pace, though he was also involved in a collision with Rui Andrade for which he was given a ten-second penalty which set the team back, before Hanley lost further time when he was hit by João Paulo de Oliveira's Vanwall.[31][32] After taking eighth place in Bahrain, Pierson and Jarvis finished fifth in the drivers' standings.[citation needed]

IndyCar ladder

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Indy NXT

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2023 season

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Alongside his endurance racing commitments, Pierson rejoined the Road to Indy ladder to contest the 2023 Indy NXT campaign with HMD Motorsports.[33] Having missed five races, he ended up 15th in the standings, scoring a best finish of sixth at Iowa.[citation needed]

2024 season

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Pierson at Mid-Ohio in 2024

Pierson remained in Indy NXT for 2024, still driving for HMD Motorsports.[34] During the season opener at St. Pete, Pierson collided with Jamie Chadwick and was penalised for avoidable contact, eventually ending up thirteenth.[35]

2025 season

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Pierson was retained by HMD Motorsports for a third season of Indy NXT in 2025.[36]

2026 season

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For the 2026 season, Pierson switched to Andretti Global after three years of competing with HMD Motorsports.[37]

IndyCar Series

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Pierson joined Ed Carpenter Racing's new racing programme for 2023, becoming a development driver for the 2023 IndyCar Series.[38]

Racing record

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Career summary

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Season Series Team Races Wins Poles F/Laps Podiums Points Position
2020 F1600 Championship Series lovation, TransUnion 6 0 0 0 2 152 16th
U.S. F2000 National Championship Exclusive Autosport 16 0 0 0 0 57 20th
2021 U.S. F2000 National Championship Pabst Racing 18 0 0 0 5 291 4th
2022 Asian Le Mans Series - LMP2 United Autosports 2 2 0 0 2 0 NC†
FIA World Endurance Championship - LMP2 6 1 0 0 2 113 3rd
24 Hours of Le Mans - LMP2 1 0 0 0 0 N/A 6th
IMSA SportsCar Championship - LMP2 PR1/Mathiasen Motorsports 7 0 0 0 1 1809 6th
2023 Indy NXT HMD Motorsports 9 0 0 0 0 173 15th
FIA World Endurance Championship - LMP2 United Autosports 7 1 0 0 2 92 5th
24 Hours of Le Mans - LMP2 1 0 0 0 0 N/A 8th
IMSA SportsCar Championship - LMP2 TDS Racing 4 0 0 0 1 892 14th
2024 Indy NXT HMD Motorsports 14 0 0 0 0 264 14th
2025 Indy NXT HMD Motorsports 14 0 0 1 2 378 6th
Formula Regional Oceania Championship mtec Motorsport 12 0 0 2 3 219 7th
2026 Indy NXT Andretti Global 0 0 0 0 0 0 TBD

* Season still in progress.

† As Pierson was a guest driver, he was ineligible to score points.

American open-wheel racing results

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F1600 Championship Series

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Team/Sponsor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Rank Points
2020 Iovation, TransUnion PIT
17 		PIT
6 		PIT
4 		MOH
 MOH
 MOH
 VIR
 VIR
 VIR
 SPMP
 SPMP
 SPMP
 PIT
3 		PIT
2 		PIT
RET 		ATL
 ATL
 ATL
 16th 152

U.S. F2000 National Championship

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Rank Points
2020 Exclusive Autosport ROA
13 		ROA
19 		MOH
15 		MOH
16 		MOH
17 		LOR
19 		IMS
17 		IMS
18 		IMS
12 		MOH
17 		MOH
16 		MOH
18 		NJMP
13 		NJMP
10 		NJMP
10 		STP
15 		STP
DNS 		20th 57
2021 Pabst Racing ALA
3 		ALA
3 		STP
7 		STP
10 		IMS
4 		IMS
2 		IMS
2 		LOR
8 		ROA
9 		ROA
3 		MOH
8 		MOH
12 		MOH
11 		NJMP
6 		NJMP
11 		NJMP
5 		MOH
11 		MOH
6 		4th 291

Indy NXT

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap) (Races with L indicate a race lap led) (Races with * indicate most race laps led)

Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Rank Points
2023 HMD Motorsports STP
16 		BAR
 IMS
17 		DET
 DET
 RDA
11 		MOH
9 		IOW
6 		NSH
10 		IMS
8 		GMP
10 		POR
17 		LAG
 LAG
 15th 173
2024 STP
13 		BAR
17 		IMS
21 		IMS
12 		DET
8 		RDA
7 		LAG
13 		LAG
9 		MOH
9 		IOW
11 		GMP
13 		POR
9 		MIL
12 		NSH
10 		14th 264
2025 STP
9 		BAR
5 		IMS
6 		IMS
9 		DET
4 		GMP
6 		RDA
4 		MOH
5 		IOW
11 		LAG
3 		LAG
2 		POR
11 		MIL
11 		NSH
9 		6th 378

* Season still in progress.

Complete WeatherTech SportsCar Championship results

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Team Class Make Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Pos. Points
2022 PR1/Mathiasen Motorsports LMP2 Oreca 07 Gibson GK428 4.2 L V8 DAY
8 		SEB
4 		LGA
4 		MOH
6 		WGL
6 		ELK
5 		PET
3 		6th 1809
2023 TDS Racing LMP2 Oreca 07 Gibson GK428 4.2 L V8 DAY
4 		SEB
8 		MON
 WGL
4 		ELK
 IMS PET
2 		14th 892

Complete FIA World Endurance Championship results

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Entrant Class Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rank Points
2022 United Autosports USA LMP2 Oreca 07 Gibson GK428 4.2 L V8 SEB
1 		SPA
6 		LMS
6 		MNZ
5 		FUJ
5 		BHR
2 		3rd 113
2023 United Autosports LMP2 Oreca 07 Gibson GK428 4.2 L V8 SEB
Ret 		PRT
1 		SPA
2 		LMS
6 		MNZ
4 		FUJ
4 		BHR
8 		5th 92

*Season still in progress.

Complete 24 Hours of Le Mans results

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Year Team Co-Drivers Car Class Laps Pos. Class
Pos.
2022 United States United Autosports USA United Kingdom Alex Lynn
United Kingdom Oliver Jarvis 		Oreca 07-Gibson LMP2 368 10th 6th
2023 United Kingdom United Autosports United Kingdom Tom Blomqvist
United Kingdom Oliver Jarvis 		Oreca 07-Gibson LMP2 323 18th 8th

Complete Formula Regional Oceania Championship results

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 DC Points
2025 mtec Motorsport TAU
1
8 		TAU
2
2 		TAU
3
6 		HMP
1
4 		HMP
2
6 		HMP
3
3 		MAN
1
5 		MAN
2
3 		MAN
3
9 		TER
1
6 		TER
2
5 		TER
3
6 		HIG
1
 HIG
2
 HIG
3
 7th 219

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Josh Pierson

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Josh Pierson (born February 14, 2006) is an American professional driver from , competing in open-wheel and . Recognized as the youngest driver to ever compete in the at age 16 in 2022, where he finished sixth in the LMP2 class and tenth overall, Pierson has achieved multiple records as a prodigy in . Currently racing in the by Firestone series for in 2025, where he placed sixth in the championship with 378 points as of the season finale, he is set to join for the 2026 season driving the No. 29 . Pierson began his racing career in karting at age two, quickly rising to prominence by winning eight championships between 2014 and 2019, including the MiniMAX title in 2017 and JuniorMAX in 2019. At 13, he transitioned to single-seater , becoming the youngest starter in the 1600 Championship Series and later the U.S. F2000 National Championship, where he was the series' youngest driver in 2020 with Exclusive Autosport and in 2021 with Pabst Racing. His early success in junior formulas led to his entry into endurance , marking him as a versatile talent in international competition. In 2022, Pierson made history in by becoming the youngest driver to start the Rolex 24 at Daytona, also setting records as the youngest winner in the with back-to-back victories in and the youngest winner at the . That year, he finished second in the LMP2 class at the IMSA . In 2023, he secured a first-place finish in the WEC . Transitioning to the development ladder in 2023, Pierson has competed in for three seasons, building toward a potential debut while holding for his precocious achievements in global racing.

Early life and career

Early life

Joshua Pierson was born on February 14, 2006, in . As of November 2025, he is 19 years old. He grew up in the nearby suburb of Wilsonville, where his family provided strong support for his early interests in motorsports. Pierson's father, Greg Pierson, an entrepreneur and amateur racer who competed in Spec Miata and SCCA GT2 events, played a pivotal role in introducing him to racing. The family frequently visited local tracks, fostering Pierson's passion from a very young age. He has an older sister, Jordan, who also tried karting early on, further embedding racing within the household dynamic. At the age of two, Pierson had his first driving experience at Pat’s Acres Racing Complex in Portland, initially being pushed around the track while still in diapers before quickly learning to operate the pedals and steer independently under the guidance of track owner Chris Egger. This hands-on exposure near his home ignited a lifelong enthusiasm for speed and competition, with his life soon revolving around racing activities or watching Formula 1 and events. This foundational passion naturally led to organized karting pursuits as he matured.

Karting

Pierson began his competitive karting career at the age of eight in 2014, starting with local events in as he progressed from informal play to structured . Over the ensuing years, he competed in various youth categories, securing multiple regional podium finishes in the Micro Swift class, including strong performances with Rolison Performance Group. In , at age ten, Pierson claimed the Micro Max championship in the Winter Tour, highlighted by a victory at the season-opening round in Homestead. The following year, Pierson dominated the Mini Max division to win the 2017 US Rotax Grand Nationals title at New Jersey Motorsports Park, controlling the final from the lead to secure the championship. This victory qualified him to represent the at the Grand Finals in , , where he posted competitive times in the 125 Junior Max class despite challenging conditions. Through 2019, Pierson advanced to the OK Junior category, earning additional regional podiums in series like the SKUSA Pro Tour's X30 Junior division while continuing to build his reputation on the national karting circuit. His consistent results, including eight championships and three vice-championships between 2014 and 2019, drew support from teams such as Rolison Performance Group and emerging sponsorships that paved the way for his shift to single-seater competition.

Entry into single-seaters

Pierson transitioned from a successful karting career, where he secured multiple championships and represented Team USA internationally, to single-seater racing in 2020 at the age of 14. His entry began with a partial campaign in the , competing for Exclusive Autosport in six events. Despite limited starts, he achieved two podium finishes, culminating in 22nd place overall with 72 points. That same year, Pierson made his debut in the U.S. F2000 National Championship (USF2000) with Exclusive Autosport, becoming the youngest driver in the series' history at 14 years old. Over 14 races, he adapted to the demands of open-wheel racing, finishing 20th in the drivers' standings with 57 points, marking a challenging but formative introduction to formula cars. In 2021, Pierson committed to a full USF2000 season with Pabst Racing, still as the series' youngest competitor at 15. He demonstrated rapid progress, securing five finishes across 18 races and ending fourth in the with 291 points. This strong performance highlighted his growing prowess in single-seaters. As one of the youngest drivers on , Pierson faced unique hurdles, including obtaining the necessary racing license at such a tender age and managing the physical strains of open-wheel competition, such as high G-forces and requirements that tested drivers far beyond their years. These challenges, however, fueled his and paved the way for further advancement in the Road to Indy program.

Sports car racing

2022 debut season

Pierson made his professional debut in at the age of 16, joining to compete in the LMP2 class of the (WEC). The American driver, who turned 16 in February 2022, partnered with Oliver Jarvis and in the team's No. 23 Oreca 07-Gibson, marking a significant step up from his single-seater background in the Road to Indy program. Pierson's WEC campaign began with a historic at the season-opening on March 18, 2022, where he shared driving duties with Jarvis and , securing the LMP2 class win in a race shortened by weather. At 16 years, 1 month, and 4 days old, this triumph made him the youngest race winner in WEC history. Later that June, Pierson became the youngest starter ever at the , piloting the No. 23 entry to a 6th-place finish in the LMP2 class alongside Jarvis and Lynn. In February 2022, Pierson also became the youngest starter in the Rolex 24 at Daytona, competing in the LMP2 class for PR1/Mathiasen Motorsports in the No. 11 07-Gibson, though the entry retired due to mechanical issues after 663 laps. Additionally, Pierson participated in the with , achieving back-to-back victories in the LMP2 class at the 4 Hours of races in February, partnering with and Oliver Jarvis. These wins made him the youngest race winner in series history. In parallel, Pierson competed in select rounds of the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with PR1/Mathiasen Motorsports, driving 07-Gibson prototypes in the LMP2 category. His efforts contributed to a 6th-place finish in the drivers' standings, highlighted by a result—3rd in class—at the season-ending Motul in October, where he co-drove the No. 11 entry with Tristan Nunez and Steven Thomas to round out the LMP2 . Pierson's rapid adaptation to prototype racing was aided by his prior experience in single-seater formulas, allowing him to handle the demands of endurance events effectively.

2023 season

Pierson returned to for a full-season campaign in the FIA World Endurance Championship's LMP2 class in 2023, driving the No. 23 07-Gibson alongside teammates Oliver Jarvis and . This commitment built on the momentum from his 2022 victory at the , where he became the youngest winner in WEC history. The season began strongly with a class victory at the , where Pierson, Jarvis, and Blomqvist finished first in LMP2 after a competitive battle, marking Pierson's second WEC win. Throughout the year, the trio demonstrated consistent performance across five races, securing points finishes that placed Pierson fifth in the LMP2 drivers' standings with 92 points. At the , Pierson finished eighth in LMP2 with the No. 23, despite challenges including mechanical issues that cost an earlier lead, after achieving sixth place in the class in 2022. Pierson balanced his WEC schedule with a debut season in by Firestone, racing a partial campaign with while managing the demands of dual international series. This multitasking highlighted his growing versatility as a 17-year-old driver navigating endurance and open-wheel commitments simultaneously.

Subsequent participations

Following the 2023 season, which concluded with a victory at the in the for , Pierson did not pursue a full-time commitment to the series. Pierson shifted his primary focus to open-wheel racing, dedicating all of 2024 and 2025 to full-season campaigns in with . He made occasional returns to events in the LMP2 class during schedule gaps, including appearances with TDS Racing, though without a sustained program. These limited outings contributed to his career tally of two podium finishes and 11 top-10 results in , including a second-place finish at the 2023 . Additionally, Pierson supported team development efforts, such as testing duties for , to maintain his experience amid his open-wheel progression.

Open-wheel progression

USF2000 Championship

Pierson entered the as a 14-year-old in 2020 with Exclusive Autosport, marking his debut in the Road to Indy developmental ladder. Despite the steep learning curve of adapting to open-wheel racing on diverse circuits, he completed the season in 20th place overall with 57 points, achieving several top-15 finishes as his best results. His youth made him the youngest competitor in series history, emphasizing the challenges of gaining experience against more seasoned drivers. Switching to Pabst Racing for , Pierson experienced a breakout year, elevating to fourth in the championship standings with 291 points. He secured five podium finishes, including a pair of third places at in April and another third in the second race at in , demonstrating consistent speed and racecraft improvements. Teammate Jace , a fellow Pabst driver and , provided strong intra-team competition, while Pierson vied closely with rivals such as series champion Kiko Porto and runner-up Michael d'Orlando; he also raced against , who finished eighth and later advanced to . Pierson's strong USF2000 tenure, highlighted by his top-five championship result, earned recognition within the Road to Indy program and paved the way for further opportunities in higher developmental series, including eventual progression to .

Formula Regional Oceania Championship

Pierson opted to contest the 2025 as a strategic move to gain international experience during the off-season, complementing his primary commitments in the series. Driving for the New Zealand-based mtec Motorsport team in the FT60-powered Tatuus F3 T-318 chassis, he drew on his foundational open-wheel skills honed in the to adapt to the regional series. This participation marked his first venture outside North American open-wheel , emphasizing consistency and track mastery on unfamiliar circuits. In pre-season testing at Taupo International Speedway in January 2025, Pierson demonstrated immediate command of the car and venue by setting the fastest lap time of 1:23.389 during the second session, outpacing competitors such as Patrick Heuzenroeder and Zack Scoular on a circuit new to most of the field. This performance underscored his quick acclimation to the chassis, which features a more demanding setup compared to his prior Dallara-based machines, and boosted team confidence ahead of the season opener at the same track. Throughout the 12-race campaign, spanning venues including Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon and , Pierson achieved consistent top-10 finishes in every event, culminating in a seventh-place championship standing with 219 points. He secured three finishes, highlighting his competitive edge in a field featuring emerging talents like Red Bull junior Arvid Lindblad. His steady results reflected effective adaptation to the twisty layouts, where precise throttle control and cornering lines proved essential for the FT60's power delivery.

Indy NXT career

Pierson made his debut in with in 2023, competing in nine races as a while balancing commitments in . His adaptation to the series included learning the diverse track types, with his best result a sixth-place finish at , where he advanced eight positions during the race. He concluded the partial season 15th in the drivers' standings with 173 points. Returning to for a full campaign in , Pierson demonstrated improved consistency, securing six top-10 finishes en route to 14th in the with 264 points. Notable performances included a ninth-place result in the second race at , highlighting his growing pace on road courses. Pierson's 2025 season marked his career-best performance in , again with , as he achieved sixth place overall with 378 points from 14 starts, including six top-five finishes and 11 top-10s. His two podiums—a third in the first race and second in the second race at —underscored a strong second-half surge that elevated his contention. In October 2025, Pierson announced a move to for 2026, positioning him to challenge for the title in his fourth season with the team known for developing talent.

IndyCar aspirations

Development role

In early 2023, Josh Pierson commenced his tenure as the inaugural development driver for (ECR), marking the team's first formal driver development initiative aimed at preparing young talent for the . As part of this role, Pierson engaged in extensive simulator sessions at ECR's facilities to familiarize himself with car handling, setup strategies, and racecraft specific to the series. He also participated in on-track test sessions, beginning with ECR's Chevrolet-powered machinery later that year to gain practical experience on ovals and road courses. Pierson's development activities extended to direct mentoring from ECR team owner and IndyCar veteran Ed Carpenter, who provided personalized guidance on technical feedback, career progression, and series-specific nuances. This mentorship, combined with involvement in team media engagements and debriefs, helped Pierson build comprehensive knowledge of operations and team dynamics. As of November 2025, he holds no full-time seat and remains focused on excelling in the development series to advance his preparation.

Future prospects

Following his strong 2025 campaign, which included two podium finishes, Josh Pierson is set to compete in the series for a fourth consecutive season in 2026 with . The team anticipates Pierson will challenge for the championship, citing his improved performances in the latter half of 2025 as a foundation for title contention. As the ongoing development driver for Ed Carpenter Racing (ECR) since 2023, Pierson remains positioned for a potential NTT INDYCAR SERIES debut in 2026 or 2027. This trajectory aligns with his continued junior status under ECR, even as he races with Andretti in INDY NXT, emphasizing adaptation to ovals and broader INDYCAR preparation. Pierson's priorities lie in advancing his open-wheel career, though he has indicated openness to selective returns to if opportunities align with his schedule. Long-term, he aims to secure a full-time seat, fulfilling a stated goal of competing at the series' highest level.

Racing record

Career summary

Josh Pierson, born on February 14, 2006, in , emerged as a racing prodigy, beginning with karting at age two and quickly advancing through junior formulas. By age 14, he entered open-wheel racing in the , where he secured five podiums en route to a fourth-place finish in 2021. Parallel to his open-wheel progression, Pierson broke into endurance racing at 15, competing in the Rolex 24 at Daytona, and at 16 became the youngest driver to start the in 2022. His career has since evolved into a dual-path contender, balancing commitments with international sports car campaigns in and the (WEC), culminating in a move to for the 2026 season. As of November 2025, Pierson has amassed 119 race starts across major series, achieving 6 wins, 24 podiums, 2 pole positions, and 5 fastest laps. These figures encompass his open-wheel efforts, including 35 starts in with two podiums, finishing sixth overall in 2025, and his sports car endeavors, highlighted by four podiums in the 2025 WEC LMP2 class and two in IMSA's LMP2. His 2021 USF2000 campaign marked an early milestone with consistent top finishes, setting the stage for his ascent. Key milestones define Pierson's rapid rise: in March 2022, at 16 years and 33 days old, he became the youngest starter in WEC history and, just days later, the youngest winner after victory in the LMP2 class at the . That same year, his debut further cemented his status as a generational talent, while his ongoing development with teams like and has attracted support from , evolving from grassroots backing to professional partnerships in both open-wheel and endurance arenas.

F1600 Championship Series (2020)

Pierson competed in a partial season of the in 2020 with Exclusive Autosport, achieving two podium finishes in six starts and accumulating 72 points to finish 22nd in the drivers' standings. His highlights included a 2nd-place finish at the .
YearTeamRacesWinsPodiumsPolesPointsPosition
2020Exclusive Autosport60207222nd

USF2000 Championship

2020 Season

Pierson debuted in the presented by Cooper Tires in 2020 with Exclusive Autosport, contesting 16 races without a podium but securing several top-10 results en route to 57 points and 20th in the standings.
YearTeamRacesWinsPodiumsPolesPointsPositionBest Finish
2020Exclusive Autosport160005720th7th

2021 Season

Switching to Pabst Racing for 2021, Pierson had a breakout year with five podiums across 18 races, including multiple 2nd-place finishes, earning 291 points for 4th in the championship. Notable results included a 2nd at and a 3rd at Mid-Ohio. He recorded one DNF due to mechanical issues at the Mid-Ohio doubleheader.
YearTeamRacesWinsPodiumsPolesPointsPositionBest Finish
2021Pabst Racing180502914th2nd

Indy NXT by Firestone

2023 Season

Pierson entered in 2023 with , participating in nine races amid a partial schedule balanced with endurance commitments, scoring 173 points for 15th place with a best finish of 13th at Raceway. He had two DNFs, one from contact at Mid-Ohio.
YearTeamRacesWinsPodiumsPolesPointsPositionBest Finish
2023HMD Motorsports900017315th13th

2024 Season

In his first full Indy NXT campaign with HMD Motorsports, Pierson completed 14 races, achieving six top-10 finishes and 264 points for 14th in the standings. His best result was a 5th-place finish at Detroit, with one DNF due to suspension damage at Iowa.
YearTeamRacesWinsPodiumsPolesPointsPositionBest Finish
20241400026414th5th

2025 Season

Pierson's 2025 season with marked his strongest performance, with two podiums—including a career-best 2nd place at —and 11 top-10s across 12 races, finishing 6th with 378 points. He recorded one DNF from an accident at Nashville.
YearTeamRacesWinsPodiumsPolesPointsPositionBest Finish
2025120203786th2nd
Following the 2025 season, Pierson signed with for the 2026 campaign.

(2025)

Pierson made his Formula Regional debut in the 2025 with mtec Motorsport, competing in all five rounds for 219 points and 7th in the standings. His highlights included a 2nd-place finish in at Taupo, where he defended against race winner Lindblad, and consistent top-five results early in the season. He had no DNFs.
YearTeamRacesWinsPodiumsPolesPointsPositionBest Finish
2025mtec Motorsport150102197th2nd

Sports car racing results

Josh Pierson debuted in in the LMP2 class during the 2022 season, competing in both the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the (WEC), where he achieved notable success including a class victory at the alongside co-drivers and Oliver Jarvis. His 2023 campaigns continued with in WEC and selected endurance events in IMSA with TDS Racing, yielding multiple podiums before shifting focus to open-wheel series, with participations in 2025 including a full season in WEC LMP2 (4 podiums) and IMSA LMP2 (2 podiums).

WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Results (LMP2 Class)

YearRaceTeam (Car)Co-DriversClass Position
2022Rolex 24 at DaytonaPR1/Mathiasen Motorsports ( 07-Gibson)Steven Thomas, Jonathan Bomarito, 4th
2022 Twelve Hours of SebringPR1/Mathiasen Motorsports ( 07-Gibson)Steven Thomas, Jonathan Bomarito5th
2022Motul Course de MontereyPR1/Mathiasen Motorsports ( 07-Gibson)Steven Thomas, Scott Huffaker7th
2022Motul PR1/Mathiasen Motorsports ( 07-Gibson)Steven Thomas, Scott Huffaker3rd
2023Rolex 24 at DaytonaTDS Racing ( 07-Gibson), François Heriau, Job van Uitert6th
202312 Hours of SebringTDS Racing ( 07-Gibson), François Heriau8th
2023Motul Course de MontereyTDS Racing ( 07-Gibson), John Falb4th
2023Sahlen's Six Hours of The GlenTDS Racing ( 07-Gibson), John Falb8th
2023Motul TDS Racing ( 07-Gibson), John Falb2nd
In 2025, Pierson achieved two podiums in IMSA LMP2. Pierson accumulated 1,809 points to finish sixth in the 2022 LMP2 drivers' standings and 892 points for 14th in 2023, with two podiums and 11 top-10 finishes across both seasons.

FIA World Endurance Championship Results (LMP2 Class, 2022-2023)

YearRaceTeam (Car)Co-DriversClass Position
20221000 Miles of SebringUnited Autosports USA (Oreca 07-Gibson)Paul di Resta, Oliver Jarvis1st
20226 Hours of Spa-FrancorchampsUnited Autosports USA (Oreca 07-Gibson)Paul di Resta, Oliver Jarvis5th
202224 Hours of Le MansUnited Autosports USA (Oreca 07-Gibson)Paul di Resta, Oliver Jarvis6th (368 laps completed)
20226 Hours of FujiUnited Autosports USA (Oreca 07-Gibson)Paul di Resta, Oliver JarvisDNF
20236 Hours of QatarUnited Autosports (Oreca 07-Gibson)Oliver Jarvis, Tom Blomqvist7th
20231000 Miles of SebringUnited Autosports (Oreca 07-Gibson)Oliver Jarvis, Tom BlomqvistDNF (electrical failure)
20236 Hours of PortimãoUnited Autosports (Oreca 07-Gibson)Oliver Jarvis, Tom Blomqvist1st
20236 Hours of Spa-FrancorchampsUnited Autosports (Oreca 07-Gibson)Oliver Jarvis, Tom Blomqvist2nd
202324 Hours of Le MansUnited Autosports (Oreca 07-Gibson)Oliver Jarvis, Tom Blomqvist8th
20236 Hours of FujiUnited Autosports (Oreca 07-Gibson)Oliver Jarvis, Tom Blomqvist5th
20238 Hours of BahrainUnited Autosports (Oreca 07-Gibson)Oliver Jarvis, Tom Blomqvist4th
In 2025, Pierson achieved four podiums in WEC LMP2. Pierson secured four podiums and 12 top-10 finishes in WEC across 2022 and 2023, highlighted by his Sebring victory where the No. 23 recovered from third on the grid to win after five stints.

24 Hours of Le Mans Results (LMP2 Class)

YearTeam (Car)Co-DriversClass PositionOverall PositionLaps Completed
2022 USA ( 07-Gibson), Oliver Jarvis6th10th368
2023 ( 07-Gibson)Oliver Jarvis, 8th23rd323
Pierson's sports car entries in 2025 included full-season commitments in WEC and , focusing on LMP2 while maintaining development ties that include endurance events.

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