Santino Ferrucci will race full-time in the Verizon𓄧 IndyCar Series in 2019 with Dale Coyne Racing after signing a deal that was confirmed by the team on Tuesday.

Ferrucci made f💫our IndyCa🍌r appearances with Dale Coyne Racing last year, having also raced in Formula 2 before exiting the series after receiving a two-round ban that resulted in his contract being terminated by Trident.

Ferrucci recorded a best finish of 11th in the season-finale at Sonoma during his stint with Coyne last year, and had been widely expected to join the team for the fꦿull 2019 campaign as Sebastien Bourdais' teammate, with a deal being confirmed on Tuesday.

"I’ve said it before, I’m extremely grateful to Dale and everyone at Dale Coyne Racing for believing in me and💙 for giving me this opportunity to race a full season in the IndyCar Series,” said Ferrucci.

“I enjoyed the time I spent with the team this past year in the IndyCar Series and I’m looking forward to doing a full se꧃ason with them. While I’ll still be considered a rookie, I feel like I’ve already gained valuable experience in IndyCar that will serve me well next season.

"However, I’m well aware that I still have a lot to learn 🍨and I’m looking forward to it."

Ferrucci completed his maiden oval♉ test last month at Texas Motor Speedway with the team, and is scheduled to make his💟 first oval start at the 103rd Indianapolis 500 next May.