No. 15 · Australian
Nicolas
Stati
Rising Talent. Global Pedigree.
2026 INDY NXT by Firestone · Cusick Morgan Motorsports — international championship pedigree
Profile
The Story
- Birthdate
- November 1, 2008
- Hometown
- Perth, Australia
- Residence
- Perth, Australia
- Nationality
- Australian
- Car Number
- No. 15
At just 17 years old, Stati is already a proven talent on the international stage. His young career has included competition in the Formula Regional Oceania Championship, Formula Regional Americas, GB3 Championship, F4 U.S. Championship, F4 U.A.E. Championship, and F4 Australian Championship among others. In 2024, the young Australian finished as Vice Champion in the F4 U.S. Championship, falling just 4.5 points short of the title. Additionally, Stati finished as Vice Champion in the F4 Australian Championship in the same year.
Career Highlights
Proven on the global stage.
2024 F4 U.S. Championship Vice Champion — 4.5 points from the title
2024 F4 Australian Championship Vice Champion
Formula Regional Oceania, Americas, and GB3 Championship experience
F4 U.S., F4 U.A.E., and F4 Australian Championship competitor
Rookie INDY NXT by Firestone campaign with Cusick Morgan Motorsports
Latest Results
Round 17
September 2026
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
Moved forward from 19th to complete his rookie season
Read race report →Round 16
September 2026
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
Fought through a challenging Race One under pressure
Read race report →Round 14
August 2026
Portland International Raceway
Recovered after unscheduled stop for debris under the car
Read race report →Round 12
July 2026
Round 7
June 1, 2026
Detroit Grand Prix
Career-best INDY NXT finish
Round 4
April 2026
Barber Motorsports Park
Consistent doubleheader performance
Off the Grid
Beyond the helmet.
Personal insights from Nicolas Stati— approved Q&A from the official driver lineup.
What 2026 INDY NXT race are you most excited for and why?
Road America because I have driven there before and love the highspeed kink.
Favorite IndyCar driver?
Will Power
Three favorite songs
If I Can't – 50 Cent, Jimmy Recard – Drapht, Remind Me – Tom Grennan
Favorite music artist?
50 Cent
Favorite movie?
Cars
Favorite TV show?
Outer Banks
Favorite snacks?
Musashi protein bars
Dream sponsors / collaborations?
Puma
Pet peeves?
Watch going flat during workout
What are some foods/candies from your culture, childhood, or home that you think people should try?
Vegemite, Lamingtons, Pavlova, and Fairy Bread
Piece of life advice
Focus on what you can control—your efforts, reactions, and character—rather than wasting energy on external events, luck, or others' opinions
Editorial
On track. In focus.
Cusick Morgan Motorsports
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