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McLaren has taken a 100% stake in its IndyCar team. In this feature from 2022, Matt Beer looks at how Sam Schmidt, and later Ric Peterson, laid the foundations for what this team would become
McLaren has acquired full ownership of its IndyCar team, established in 2019 with Sam Schmidt and Ric Peterson. The team has achieved notable success, winning seven races and challenging for key IndyCar titles. McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown expressed excitement for the team’s future in North America. Sam Schmidt considers the news bittersweet, calling the team his life’s work. Peterson is proud of the team’s strong foundation. The Schmidt Peterson Motorsports era has officially come to an end with McLaren’s majority stake.
