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McLaren has made two major leadership changes ahead of the 2025 IndyCar season.
McLaren has appointed Tony Kanaan as the new team principal of its IndyCar division, with Kevin Thimjon taking on the role of president. Kanaan, a legendary figure in IndyCar, had been deputy boss of the team since the end of the 2024 season. Following his final Indy 500 appearance for McLaren in 2023, Kanaan held various positions within the team, culminating in his promotion to team principal. He expressed his enthusiasm for the new role and praised Thimjon’s addition to the team, highlighting their shared commitment to enhancing McLaren’s competitiveness. Thimjon, who brings leadership experience from Core BTS, Lids Sports Group, and JMI, will oversee the business aspects of McLaren’s IndyCar operations, collaborating closely with CEO Zak Brown to drive long-term success and strategic growth. Brown emphasized the importance of strengthening the team through talented individuals like Thimjon and Kanaan, aiming to maintain upward momentum and achieve top-tier performance in the competitive IndyCar series.
