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McLaren has parted ways with its IndyCar team boss Gavin Ward, someone it was championing as a massive coup signing from Penske not so long ago. So what’s happened?
McLaren has decided to part ways with its IndyCar team boss Gavin Ward, despite his successful track record and recent IndyCar championship win. The team cited the need for a new direction, especially with the growth of the team from two to four cars. Ward’s departure was announced by McLaren CEO Zak Brown, who emphasized that the decision was not due to any personal issues. Moving forward, McLaren plans to operate with a ‘senior leadership team’ format similar to their F1 setup, with Brown serving as a tie-breaker in tough decisions. The team has not rushed to find a replacement for Ward and aims to give opportunities for internal team members to take on expanded roles in leadership.
