Arrow McLaren introduced a serious roster shakeup for the 2027 IndyCar season, confirming the arrivals of six-time sequence champion Scott Dixon and reigning Indianapolis 500 winner Felix Rosenqvist to multi-year agreements.
The high-profile duo will be a part of Pato O’Ward to finish the group’s three-car, full-season lineup. Moreover, 2014 Indianapolis 500 winner Ryan Hunter-Reay will return to the driving force’s seat in Could 2027 to pilot a fourth entry for the 111th Operating of ‘The Best Spectacle in Racing.’
“It’s by no means a straightforward choice, however when you’ve the chance to deliver drivers of this caliber into your group, you are taking it severely,” mentioned Tony Kanaan, Group Principal of Arrow McLaren.
“Scott’s accomplishments converse for themselves, Felix is that this yr’s 500 winner and constantly quick and aggressive and Ryan has the expertise and the aptitude to win the five hundred once more, unquestionably. Add that expertise to what we’ve with Pato who’s knocking on the door of his personal 500 win, and we’re the menace we’ve been constructing as much as be within the championship and the five hundred.
“We’ll hold our give attention to Christian (Lundgaard) and Pato’s championship battle and Nolan’s work towards top-ten finishes for the rest of the season. Christian and Nolan (Siegel) have been superior teammates they usually’ve given so much to assist us construct up this group the previous two years.”
Felix Rosenqvist, Meyer Shank Racing w/ Curb Agajanian Honda
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With three Indy 500 winners and one of many sequence’ high oval opponents, the formidable grid underscores McLaren Racing’s ongoing quest to attain the celebrated Triple Crown of Motorsport – victories on the Indianapolis 500, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and the Monaco Grand Prix.
Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, added, “Our IndyCar group has proven unbelievable momentum, and this lineup of Pato, Scott, Felix and Ryan will strengthen each side of our program. We’ve obtained our eyes firmly set on the championship in addition to successful the Indianapolis 500 to safe the Triple Crown within the Papaya period. These 4 drivers deliver a wealth of expertise in addition to nice chemistry and can little question have a constructive affect throughout our total group.
“Christian’s and Nolan’s contributions have helped form the progress we’re constructing on immediately, and I recognize the vitality and drive they’ve delivered to the group since they joined.”
A powerhouse lineup
Scott Dixon, Chip Ganassi Racing
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Scott Dixon joins Arrow McLaren as one of the vital adorned drivers in open-wheel racing historical past.
Along with the New Zealander’s six IndyCar titles (2003, 2008, 2013, 2015, 2018, and 2020), he’s additionally the 2008 Indianapolis 500 winner. He presently ranks second all-time with 59 sequence victories, together with holding the profession document for profession begins and has received races throughout 23 totally different seasons. Exterior of open-wheel racing, Dixon is a three-time total winner of the Rolex 24 at Daytona, a 2024 Motorsports Corridor of Fame of America inductee, and was inducted into the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Corridor of Fame this previous Could.
“Becoming a member of Arrow McLaren in 2027 is an thrilling subsequent step in my profession,” Dixon mentioned. “It was a giant choice for myself, for my household, and I’m trying ahead to contributing to what the group, Zak and Tony are constructing there. As a New Zealander, being a part of Bruce McLaren’s legacy can be particular; his spirit and grit are nonetheless very a lot rooted in that group, and I’m excited to hold that on.”
Felix Rosenqvist returns to acquainted territory, having beforehand raced for Arrow McLaren from 2021-23.
The Swede enters this system contemporary off successful this yr’s Indy 500, which stands because the closest end within the race’s century-plus historical past. He holds two race wins, seven pole positions, and was named the 2019 IndyCar Rookie of the Yr. In 2023, he secured Arrow McLaren’s first front-row begin on the Indy 500 since Johnny Rutherford’s pole place in 1976.
“I’m excited to return to Arrow McLaren subsequent season and reunite with Pato, after all, and in addition Tony, Zak and the crew and engineers I labored with beforehand,” Rosenqvist mentioned.
“There are plenty of acquainted faces, and we’ve obtained an unimaginable lineup with Scott becoming a member of and Ryan returning for the five hundred. I believe our collective expertise can be an enormous profit. I’ve nonetheless obtained work to do to complete this season sturdy, however I’m trying ahead to what’s to come back at Arrow McLaren.”
Ryan Hunter-Reay, who was named Arrow McLaren’s Sporting Director final month, brings an immense veteran presence to the 2027 Indy 500 effort.
With 296 profession begins, 18 victories, and 47 podium finishes, together with successful the IndyCar championship in 2012, Hunter-Reay stays the one American driver to seize race wins throughout IndyCar, CART, Champ Automotive, the American Le Mans Sequence, and the Grand-Am Rolex Sports activities Automotive Sequence.
“I’ve unfinished enterprise with the five hundred, and so does this group,” Hunter-Reay mentioned. “Our focus is on Indy; study from the previous, and our primary purpose is to win the Indy 500. We’ve got ample period of time to be absolutely ready in working towards a giant month of Could in 2027 racing alongside Pato, Scott and Felix. The 4 of us definitely know our method across the Speedway.
“Within the meantime, working with the group full time as Sporting Director affords a singular alternative to have a direct affect on our bold improvement plans for the 2027 season, the Indy 500 and past.”
Extra particulars relating to automobile quantity assignments for the 2027 season can be introduced at a later date.
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