Former Ferrari F1 reserve and academy member Robert Shwartzman has shut down a suggestion that he is not enjoying life in IndyCar.<\/p>\n
The Israeli-Russian driver made the move to IndyCar in 2025 to link-up with his former team Prema. He is thoroughly enjoying his time in the series, but having seen rumours suggesting the opposite is true, he took to social media to make his feelings clear.<\/p>\n
Robert Shwartzman is very much enjoying IndyCar<\/p>\n
Shwartzman made a swift IndyCar impact, claiming a shock pole position in his first Indianapolis 500. He was the first rookie pole winner since Teo Fabi in 1983. Shwartzman was named Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year.<\/p>\n
Scoring 211 points across his first season, Shwartzman finished just seven points behind team-mate and former Formula 2 title rival Callum Ilott.<\/p>\n
With his rookie IndyCar season complete, it came to Shwartzman\u2019s attention that question marks had been raised regarding his enjoyment of IndyCar life.<\/p>\n
In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), Shwartzman said he finds such a rumour \u201coffensive\u201d as well as completely inaccurate.<\/p>\n
\u201cI want to take a moment to address something that\u2019s been circulating recently,\u201d he began.<\/p>\n
\u201cI keep seeing comments and have received messages suggesting that I\u2019m unhappy in IndyCar, or that I don\u2019t enjoy racing here. Let me be absolutely clear: I have never said that, and I\u2019ve never even thought it. These rumours come from speculation, and not only is it inaccurate, it\u2019s damaging and frankly offensive.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe truth is the complete opposite! I am very happy to be racing in IndyCar. I love the series, the competition, the atmosphere, the variety of the circuits; the fans are passionate and the paddock is very welcoming.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo, please don\u2019t believe everything you read when it isn\u2019t coming directly from me. If I have something to say about my career or how I feel, you\u2019ll always hear it from me first.<\/p>\n
\u201cThank you to everyone who continues to support me!\u201d<\/p>\n
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