Chip Ganassi Racing has confirmed that Ed Jones will partner Scott Dixon at the downsized team in 2018.
Jones made his IndyCar debut with Dale Coyne in 2017 and placed third at the Indianapolis 500, en route to receiving the Rookie of the Year honours.
Jones had been tipped to remain at Coyne, but has instead captured the vacant No. 10 seat at Ganassi, in the reduced two-car team.
"This is truly an honour to have the opportunity to drive for Chip, his organisation and to represent NTT DATA," said Jones, 22.
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"Chip runs one of the biggest and best motor racing teams in the world, and equally as important, is a proven winner across each series he competes in from Le Mans to Indianapolis and beyond.
"I want to get up to speed quickly and learn as much as I can. Scott is a legend in the sport, and to get the chance to team with him is an amazing opportunity.
"I think I’m joining the team at a perfect time when the playing field is being reset with common aero kits, and everyone is adjusting to a new formula. I'm really looking forward to getting in the car and getting underway with our 2018 campaign."
Ganassi added: "We’ve been following Ed’s career for quite some time now and are pleased we are able to add him to strengthen our IndyCar line-up.
"He has a year of Indy car racing under his belt now and is the type of young talent that we were looking for. We can’t wait to get him on the race track."
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