Recently, the company has taken a new step towards a full return to IndyCar by increasing your share of the team Arrow McLaren SP IndyCar to 75 percent. McLaren is now its majority owner.
McLaren bought the share from partners and co-owners of the team Schmidt-Peterson, as published on their official website. How much they deducted for the said share was not disclosed. There will also be an organizational shift with the purchase; the board of directors will be composed of three executives McLaren ter Sam schmidt in Ric peterson, otherwise the founder of the team.
"Today's announcement is a strong signal of our long-term commitment to the IndyCar series as a competition and marketing platform for McLaren Racing and our sponsoring partners," he disclosed regarding the purchase Zak Brown.
Executive Director he continued: “At McLaren Racing, we believe that IndyCar will continue to enable the growth of our brand in North America, serve our growing U.S. group of fans and partners throughout its racing portfolio, and achieve long-term high value. The IndyCar races are exciting, with exceptional drivers from all over the world and a passionate, highly engaged fan base. ”