Arrow McLaren has confirmed the departure of Gavin Ward, who served within the function as Crew Principal with the IndyCar staff over the past two seasons.
Whereas the announcement got here on Tuesday morning, the staff shared that Ward’s standing was efficient on Monday, November 18. Per the discharge, this was a “mutual and strategic determination because the staff positions itself for progress and efficiency” heading into the 2025 season within the IndyCar Sequence.
“I depart Arrow McLaren after two years creating a people-first tradition set to topple the 20-year domination of IndyCar’s championship groups,” Ward stated. “We’ve made main strides throughout my tenure. Our 2024 IndyCar season delivered the staff’s most-ever race wins (three), and we got here inside two turns of victory within the Indianapolis 500. Arrow McLaren is positioned for additional success — with a steady driver lineup, important low season recruitment and considerate organizational modifications.
“I want my former colleagues nicely and hope our work collectively results in extra wins on and off the monitor. I plan to spend a while at dwelling with my great spouse and two daughters whereas I consider what’s subsequent in my profession.”
Ward first joined Arrow McLaren in June 2022 because the Director of Trackside Engineering and was promoted to the overarching function of Race Director — which ultimately morphed within the title Crew Principal — forward of the 2023 season.
Josef Newgarden, Crew Penske Chevrolet with engineer Gavin Ward
Picture by: Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Photos
The 40-year-old Canadian beforehand served as race engineer for Josef Newgarden the 4 earlier years at Crew Penske. The duo collected 13 wins throughout their time collectively, together with hoisting the Astor Problem Cup in 2019. Earlier than being a part of North America’s premier open-wheel championship in 2017, Ward spent 12 years with Pink Bull Racing, working up by means of the ranks with the Components 1 outfit earlier than incomes the function of aerodynamicist for the ultimate three seasons.
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown shared his ideas on parting methods with Ward, with no substitute for the function revealed presently.
“I wish to thank Gavin for the time he gave to our Arrow McLaren staff the previous two seasons,” Brown stated. “We’ve grown considerably from the place we had been when he joined the staff in 2022, and he was a giant a part of that transformation. We’ve a robust staff in place, having grown this low season, and we’re fired up heading into 2025 to combat for race wins and championships.”
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