Ranking the 5 worst drivers in the 2024 IndyCar by points ft. Romain Grosjean

The 2024 NTT IndyCar Series season, which started with the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, concluded on September 15th, with Alex Palou the champion. While the season brought joy for many drivers, some faced disappointment and turmoil over the course of the campaign.

Below is the list of the five worst-performing drivers from the 2024 season. For the sake of fairness, the list only consists of drivers who competed in all 17 races of the season.

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2024's worst-performing IndyCar drivers as per standings

#5. Romain Grosjean

Former Formula 1 driver Romain Grosjean competed in his fourth IndyCar season, this time at the helm of the #77 Chevrolet for Juncos Hollinger Racing. Grosjean, formerly an Andretti Autosport driver, failed to make a mark yet again, this time finishing in a career-low 17th position. He secured a single top-5 finish, in the Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey, and secured 260 points in the season.

#4. Graham Rahal

The experienced Graham Rahal endured a difficult year with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. Piloting the #15 Honda, Rahal finished 18th in the standings with 251 points. Despite achieving five top-10 finishes, Rahal failed to secure a single top-5 result in 2024. Consistency eluded him, as his team faced struggles with pace and reliability issues.

#3. Pietro Fittipaldi

Brazilian driver Pietro Fittipaldi had a forgettable season, managing only 186 points to rank 19th. Competing for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Fittipaldi was unable to achieve a single top-5 or top-10 finish during the campaign. The lack of strong results highlights the challenges faced by the Fittipaldi name in one of motorsport's most competitive series.

#2. Sting Ray Robb

Sting Ray Robb, piloting the No. 41 for A.J. Foyt Racing, narrowly edged out Fittipaldi in the standings with 185 points, finishing 20th. Despite securing a single top-10 finish, Robb struggled for consistent performance throughout the season. His 2024 campaign showcased the difficulties smaller teams face in competing with the series' top outfits.

#1. Kyffin Simpson

Kyffin Simpson, piloting the No. 8 Honda for Chip Ganassi Racing, finished at the bottom of the full-time drivers' standings with 182 points. The Cayman Islands native failed to achieve a single top-5 or top-10 finish despite driving for a premier team.