Arrow McLaren SP officially launched on Friday its 2020 IndyCar season that will see McLaren undertake a full programme in the US series for the first time since 1979.<\/p>\n
The Woking-based outfit has partnered with Schmidt Peterson Motorsports for its endeavor and will field two Chevrolet-powered cars for 2018 Indy Lights champion Patricio O’Ward and reigning Indy Lights champion Oliver Askew.<\/p>\n
“This event is not only a car launch but it is representative of thousands of hours of effort by our team members and partners,” said co-owner and IndyCar veteran Sam Schmidt.<\/p>\n
“I\u2019m so incredibly excited to build upon our partnership with Arrow and add one of the most iconic names in motorsport, McLaren, to the team.<\/p>\n
“I can\u2019t wait to see these cars on track next week going fast with our young, talented and exciting driver lineup.”<\/p>\n
This year, IndyCar teams will once again rely on Dallara’s DW12 design to which an Aeroscreen cockpit protection device has been added.<\/p>\n
Arrow McLaren SP has gone for a design that blends McLaren’s signature papaya orange with Arrow’s black, a livery which O’Ward described as “lethal”.<\/p>\n
“It really shows what we are trying to portray and what we are trying to do in this new partnership between Arrow and McLaren. I think the car is aggressive, lethal, and looks fast,” said the 20-year-old Mexican.<\/p>\n
“2020 is the start of something new, not just for me but for the whole Arrow McLaren SP team.<\/p>\n
“It’s a new partnership between Arrow, McLaren and Schmidt Peterson and I think it’s great. The series is growing, the team is growing exponentially, and the goals are high.<\/p>\n
“It’s definitely a year that I’m really looking forward to and I can’t wait to get started in St. Pete. I’m sure all the hard work we’ve put in this offseason is going to pay off.”<\/p>\n
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