McLaren Boss Brown isn’t ruling out IndyCar moves for Ricciardo & Norris in 2023

McLaren Racing has expanded its reach to include Indycar. Racing Division CEO Zak Brown announced that the Papaya team has acquired a controlling stake in Arrow McLaren SP. As a result, the Indycar team is now an integral part of McLaren Racing’s activities – which now includes F1, Extreme E, e-Sports, and now Indycar.

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With the Arrow McLaren team, which has now expanded to three full-time outings, is there any chance we’ll see one of our F1 favorites in the third car?

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IndyCar racers Felix Rosenqvist and Pato O’Ward will continue with the team next year. Brown approaches the seats and says, “Very happy with Pato and Felix, you’ll see them in our cars next year.” However, the CEO is looking for more. “It’s all about putting together the right package. We have resources so the economy is not a problem. But we want to drive three cars that can win races and fight for the championship. “

Will McLaren F1 drivers change?

IndyCar has been a popular second option for most F1 players in the past. Zak Brown, who is close to both drivers, explained the likelihood of seeing the F1 stars in the Indy 500. “Both would like to do it, but they are very focused on Formula 1.”

Lando Norris is currently third in the drivers’ championship; focused on getting past the third step of the podium. His teammate Daniel Ricciardo is trying his best to gain a foothold in the MCL35M and return to its former glory. Both drivers seem to have a lot to do with the sport and the team; who fights with Ferrari on the third tier of championship ladder.

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Brown isn’t ruling out the possibility either. He said, “The Formula 1 paddock is really enjoying IndyCar, I know the IndyCar paddock is enjoying Formula 1 a lot, so I think it’s something unique to our racing teams. Nothing in the near future, but we’ll see. “

The prospect is exciting as either Norris or Ricciardo represent the F1 in Arrow. It’s also gratifying to see how McLaren Racing has painted various circuits orange and made a name for itself in various motorsports. However, with the third seat at Arrow McLaren SP empty, it will be interesting to see who the team will pick.

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