Overview
- McLaren Racing finalized its complete buyout of the Arrow McLaren IndyCar team on December 31, 2024, acquiring the remaining 25% stake from Sam Schmidt and Ric Peterson.
- Schmidt, who founded the team in 2001, and Peterson, a co-owner since 2013, expressed mixed emotions as they stepped away from the team they helped build into a competitive force in IndyCar.
- The team has achieved notable success under McLaren's majority ownership since 2021, including seven wins, multiple top-five championship finishes, and a recent expansion to three full-time entries.
- Arrow McLaren's 2024 season included three victories by driver Pato O’Ward, who will be joined by Christian Lundgaard and Nolan Siegel for the upcoming 2025 campaign.
- McLaren CEO Zak Brown emphasized the acquisition as part of McLaren’s strategy to grow its footprint in North America and build on the team’s foundation for future championship success.