Caio Collet returns with HMD Motorsports for his second season in INDY NXT by Firestone after being named Rookie of the Year in 2024 where he finished third in the championship with one win, six podiums and one pole position. He previously raced in the French F4 Championship where he became the series champion before moving on to Formula Renault Eurocup (2019-2020), Toyota Racing Series (2020) and FIA Formula 3 (2021-2023). These accomplishments helped Collet become the reserve and simulator driver for the Nissan Formula E Team in 2024.