Arrow McLaren sets their driver lineup for the 2027 IndyCar Series season
Scott Dixon spent 25 years at Chip Ganassi Racing. Together, they collected 6 IndyCar Series championships.
Recently, it was announced that Dixon will not be returning to the team for the 2027 season. Now, Dixon has announced a new multi-year contract…
Arrow McLaren just announced their 2027 driver lineup Scott Dixon and Felix Rosenqvist will join Pato O’Ward on the full-time roster for 2027. Ryan Hunter-Reay will also race in the Indy 500.
Dixon has signed to drive for McLaren in 2027 and 2028.
Christian Lundgaard currently drives the No. 7 for Arrow McLaren. Lundgaard is still in search of a contract for 2027.
Scott Dixon comments
“Joining Arrow McLaren in 2027 is an exciting next step in my career,” Scott Dixon opened via the team release.
“It was a big decision for myself, for my family, and I’m looking forward to contributing to what the team, Zak and Tony are building there. As a New Zealander, being part of Bruce McLaren’s legacy will be special; his spirit and grit are still very much rooted in that team, and I’m excited to carry that on.”
Felix Rosenqvist comments
“I’m excited to return to Arrow McLaren next season and reunite with Pato, of course, and also Tony, Zak and the crew and engineers I worked with previously,” Rosenqvist added.
“There are a lot of familiar faces, and we’ve got an incredible lineup with Scott joining and Ryan returning for the 500. I think our collective experience will be a huge benefit. I’ve still got work to do to finish this season strong, but I’m looking forward to what’s to come at Arrow McLaren.”
Ryan Hunter-Reay comments
“I have unfinished business with the 500, and so does this team,” Ryan Hunter-Reay opened.
“Our focus is on Indy; learn from the past, and our number one goal is to win the Indy 500. We have ample amount of time to be fully prepared in working toward a big month of May in 2027 racing alongside Pato, Scott and Felix.”
“The four of us certainly know our way around the Speedway. In the meantime, working with the team full time as Sporting Director offers a unique opportunity to have a direct impact on our ambitious development plans for the 2027 season, the Indy 500 and beyond.”
Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing comments
“Our IndyCar team has shown fantastic momentum, and this lineup of Pato, Scott, Felix and Ryan will strengthen every aspect of our program,” Brown stated.
“We’ve got our eyes firmly set on the Championship as well as winning the Indianapolis 500 to secure the Triple Crown in the Papaya era. These four drivers bring a wealth of experience as well as great chemistry and will no doubt have a positive impact across our entire team.”
“Christian’s and Nolan’s contributions have helped shape the progress we’re building on today, and I appreciate the energy and drive they have brought to the team since they joined.”
Tony Kanaan, Team Principal of Arrow McLaren comments
“It’s never an easy decision, but when you have the opportunity to bring drivers of this caliber into your team, you take it seriously,” Kanaan stated.
“Scott’s accomplishments speak for themselves, Felix is this year’s 500 winner and consistently fast and competitive and Ryan has the experience and the capability to win the 500 again, without a doubt. Add that talent to what we have with Pato who’s knocking on the door of his own 500 win, and we’re the threat we’ve been building up to be in the championship and the 500.
“We’ll keep our focus on Christian and Pato’s championship fight and Nolan’s work toward top-ten finishes for the remainder of the season. Christian and Nolan have been awesome teammates and they’ve given a lot to help us build up this team the past two years.”
