Brief overview of Christian Lundgaard’s career in motorsport

Christian Lundgaard is a Danish racing driver who first made waves in European junior racing. After climbing the ranks in Formula 3 and Formula 2, he moved to American open-wheel racing, where he made a strong impression in the IndyCar Series.

Lundgaard joined Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing in 2022, and his consistent performances earned him the 2022 IndyCar Rookie of the Year award. He signed with Arrow McLaren ahead of the 2025 season and currently drives the No. 7 Chevrolet in the IndyCar Series.

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Christian Lundgaard’s age, family and early life

Christian Lundgaard was born on July 23, 2001, in Hedensted, Denmark, into a family with deep racing roots.  His father, Henrik Lundgaard, a winner of the 2000 European Rally Championship, inspired Christian to hit the track from a young age.

He began competitive karting in 2012, and by the age of 15, he was already showing strong racecraft and tactical awareness. Christian’s younger brother, Daniel Lundgaard, is a helmet designer and currently designs Christian’s racing helmets.

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Christian Lundgaard’s career in the Formula series

Christian made his single-seater debut in 2017 with MP Motorsport. In the same year he won both the Spanish F4 Championship and the SMP F4 Championship. This success earned him a step up to Formula Renault Eurocup in 2018, where he finished second overall behind Max Fewtrell.

In 2019, he progressed to FIA Formula 3 with ART Grand Prix, securing one victory and finishing sixth in the championship. He stepped up to Formula 2 in 2020, where he claimed two race wins and continued to prove his ability to compete at the highest levels of junior single-seater racing.

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How did Christian Lundgaard get to IndyCar?

Christian first got a taste of IndyCar during a test with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing in 2021. His debut appearance at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in August 2021 impressed the team enough to earn him a full-time seat for the 2022 IndyCar season. This move ended his Formula 2 career and marked a permanent shift to American open-wheel racing, where he quickly adapted to new circuits and race formats.

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Notable moments and races in Christian Lundgaard’s career

One of the most notable moments in Christian Lundgaard's career was when he won the Honda Indy Toronto in 2023, becoming the first Danish driver to claim an IndyCar victory.

A year earlier, he had already shown his potential by winning Rookie of the Year in 2022, with his first podium coming at the Gallagher Grand Prix. Those results put him firmly on the radar of the top teams and paved the way for his move to Arrow McLaren for the 2025 season.

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Christian Lundgaard height: How tall is Christian Lundgaard?

Christian Lundgaard is approximately 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 meters) tall.

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What is Christian Lundgaard’s net worth?

Christian Lundgaard’s net worth has not been publicly disclosed. However, considering his IndyCar contracts, sponsorship deals, and performance incentives, along with his move to Arrow McLaren, his net worth is estimated to be in the single-digit millions.

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Christian Lundgaard’s relationship status: Who is Christian Lundgaard’s girlfriend?

Christian Lundgaard is dating Gabriella Gilrowski, a 23-year-old from Westfield, Indiana. The pair have been seen together publicly on several occasions, though Lundgaard generally keeps his personal life private.

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