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Christian Lundgaard has escaped a frustrating seat at Rahal for the upward trending McLaren. There’s plenty of positives but also the prospect of facing IndyCar’s team-mate destroyer, too. He discusses it all with The Race
Christian Lundgaard had to accept that he wasn’t the “chosen one” needed to reach Formula 1, but now McLaren sees him as their top choice in IndyCar. Leaving his Alpine F1 junior role due to limited budget and sensing the end of his F1 dreams, Lundgaard transitioned to IndyCar seamlessly. With maturity and success in Rahal, he now dons the McLaren colors, eager to learn and compete alongside formidable teammate Pato O’Ward. Despite O’Ward’s dominance, Lundgaard is determined to excel, push each other, and contribute to McLaren’s success in a challenging but rewarding partnership. Lundgaard’s hunger, paired with O’Ward’s experience, sets the stage for an exciting journey aiming for multiple championships in the future.
