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McLaren is having its most interesting season yet in IndyCar. Its team boss speaks to The Race about the progress Pato O’Ward and Christian Lundgaard have made, the ‘next step’, and more
McLaren is experiencing its most interesting IndyCar season yet, swapping team bosses and achieving a record podium-scoring year. They have become a competitive multi-car team, challenging IndyCar dominator Alex Palou as the top Chevrolet-powered team. The team is set to move to a new factory next year, potentially elevating McLaren to new heights.
Despite Honda and Palou’s dominance, McLaren has risen above challenges and thrived. Team leader Pato O’Ward has shown maturity and consistency, supported by a new team structure and teammate Christian Lundgaard. O’Ward’s growth and ability to own his mistakes have demonstrated his improved consistency on the track.
Team boss Tony Kanaan emphasizes the impact of having a strong teammate like Lundgaard to push O’Ward and elevate the team’s performance. The team’s efforts to match O’Ward’s level have contributed to their success this season. Kanaan’s insights shed light on McLaren’s strategic approach and the drivers’ commitment to continuous improvement.
