IndyCar driver Jack Harvey diagnosed with cancer at 33

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 00:02 · Archive

IndyCar driver Jack Harvey, 33, has been diagnosed with cancer but plans to race at the 2027 Indianapolis 500.

British IndyCar driver Jack Harvey announced on Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with cancer. The 33-year-old did not specify the type of cancer he is facing. He made the announcement in a statement on social media, describing cancer as 'a new fight to my doorstep'.

Harvey said he is receiving excellent care and support from his team, family, friends, DRR, Fox and IndyCar. He vowed that his goals for 2027 remain unchanged and that he plans to return to racing. He intends to be on the grid at the St Petersburg season opener in March and to compete in the Indianapolis 500 in May.

In his statement, Harvey reflected on his racing career, saying 'My entire career has been about fighting for what's next.' He added: 'I've never backed away from a challenge in my life and this circumstance is no different.' Fellow drivers Conor Daly and Scott McLaughlin sent their support following the announcement.

How it is being reported

• IndyCar driver diagnosed with cancer at 33: ‘Delivered a new fight to my doorstep’British IndyCar driver, Jack Harvey, made the heavy announcement that he has been diagnosed with cancer on Tuesday.New York Post · 13 Oct, 23:46
• IndyCar driver Jack Harvey announces cancer diagnosis at 33... but vows to compete at next year's Indy 500Indy Car driver Jack Harvey has been diagnosed with cancer but has nonetheless vowed to be ready for next year's Indianapolis 500.Daily Mail Sport · 13 Oct, 14:48

In this story: Jack Harvey · IndyCar · Indianapolis 500 · St Petersburg · Conor Daly · Scott McLaughlin

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