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Arrow McLaren announced on Tuesday that Team Principal Gavin Ward has left the team with immediate effect. The separation was described as a mutual and strategic decision, with the two parting ways on apparent good terms. Ward is considered to be a valuable resource in the IndyCar paddock, and he left Team Penske to join […]
The separation between Ward and Team Penske was described as a mutual and strategic decision, with both parties parting ways on good terms. Ward transitioned to join Arrow McLaren at the beginning of the 2023 season, where he worked alongside Tony Kanaan and led the team to multiple victories in 2024 with star driver Pato O’Ward. McLaren has plans to further develop its leadership structure and has made investments in additional talent during this off-season. Ward mentioned leaving Arrow McLaren after two years of developing a people-first culture aimed at challenging the long-standing domination in the IndyCar championship scene. Although a replacement for the Team Principal position was not announced, Arrow McLaren will field a trio of drivers for the 2025 season, featuring Pato O’Ward, Nolan Siegel, and Christian Lundgaard, with Kyle Larson also joining the team for a second attempt at the Indy 500 in May.
