McLaren F1 teases a huge announcement, what could it be?

McLaren is about to make a big announcement, with many speculating that it will be related to the acquisition of the McLaren SP. Could we see our favorite F1 drivers Daniel Ricciardo or Lando Norris behind the wheel of an IndyCar?

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Well, we just have to wait and find out.

McLaren is set to make a big announcement following its recent acquisition

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When the Woking-based team acquired a 75 percent stake in McLaren SP, many speculated about the opportunity for drivers to compete in the championship.

We’d like you to meet a new member of the McLaren family … Today at 3:00 p.m. CEST.

– McLaren (@ McLarenF1) August 11, 2021

You went to Twitter and are about to drop the announcement that has certainly sent shock waves through the motorsport world. McLaren wrote, “We want you to meet a new member of the McLaren family … Today at 3:00 p.m. CEST.”

Could we see a substitute driver added to the team already talented thanks to Norris and Ricciardo? Well, we don’t have to wait that long to get our answers.

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What does Zak Brown say about the takeover?

The McLaren boss wants to help the Woking-based team is growing and is expressing his ambition in the world of motorsport by working with IndyCar. Brown wants to expand their resources and help them become a dominant force in the IndyCar championship.

As quoted by Autosport, Brown said, “If you want to invest in a racing team, look at their leadership and I think Taylor did an excellent job and off the track to find a few tenths more.”

Formula 1 F1 – Bahrain Grand Prix – Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain – McLaren Chief Executive Officer Zak Brown during the FIA ​​/ Handout press conference via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS – THIS PICTURE IS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALE. NO ARCHIVES

“I think the racing team is doing really very well and hopefully we can help speed up the turbocharger and accelerate its growth. We’d love to drive another car in ’23 – possibly in ’22 if we find the right combination. We look very closely at how Penske races with all of their winning cars, and we want to imitate that. “

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“So if we can put this together for 2022, we will certainly do it, but we will definitely put this together for 2023,” Brown concluded.

Now that their announcement has been teased, fans can only imagine what’s in store for them, what’s to be revealed in the next few hours. What are your predictions? Let us know in the comments below.

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