 James Davison was hired as a last-minute replacement for the 500.Ex-F1 driver Esteban Gutiérrez was then signed to drive the car until Bourdais' return (at Gateway after a rapid recovery), with the exception of the Texas round where Tristan Vautier returned to the team.Jones would go on to win Rookie of the Year honors on the strength of his 3rd place finish at the Indy 500, but would depart for Chip Ganassi Racing at the end of the year.