Christian Lungaard has been announced as a driver for Arrow McLaren for the 2025 NTT IndyCar. Series. The trio forms the youngest lineup on the NTT INDYCAR SERIES grid.
Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team has officially confirmed its driver lineup for the 2025 season, adding Christian Lundgaard to join Pato O’Ward and Nolan Siegel in their three-car roster after the conclusion of this season.
Lundgaard said:
“I’m excited to have my plans set for 2025 and beyond, and I’m thrilled it’s with Arrow McLaren. I have a lot of respect for Zak, Gavin, Tony and the team, and I think Pato, Nolan, and I will work well together. I’m focused 100% on finishing this season strong with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. We have a lot of the season left, but this is a huge weight off my shoulders that will hopefully let me compete at my best in the next nine races.”
Currently 11th in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings, Lundgaard will drive the No. 7 VELO Arrow McLaren Chevrolet. This addition comes as the team and Alexander Rossi, completing his second season with Arrow McLaren and finishing ninth in the 2023 championship, mutually part ways.
At 22, Lundgaard has made a significant impact in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, securing a win, two pole positions, and three podium finishes early in his career. He debuted as the 2022 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Rookie of the Year with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, where he has raced for three seasons.
Lundgaard’s Background
Hailing from Hedensted, Denmark, Lundgaard is the first and only Danish driver in INDYCAR SERIES history to win a race. He accomplished this with a standout performance on the streets of Toronto in 2023.
Before transitioning to North American racing, Lundgaard competed as an Alpine development racer in the FIA Formula 2 Championship. He earnt two wins and nine podiums across the 2020-21 seasons. He also participated in the 2019 FIA Formula 3 Championship with Alpine, securing a win, two podiums, and two poles.
With Pato O’Ward, Nolan Siegel, and Christian Lundgaard. Arrow McLaren addition of Christian Lundgaard will field one of the youngest teams in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. Each driver brings a record of proven success, promising a bright future for the team in the upcoming seasons.
Gavin Ward, Team Principal Arrow McLaren, said:
“Alexander has been an incredible teammate, and we’re grateful for our two seasons we’re racing with him. We wouldn’t be where we are today without him. Ultimately, we couldn’t meet in the middle on terms, but we absolutely wish him the best and will do all we can the second half of the season to get him in the top five in the championship.
“Christian has had proven success in his few seasons racing in the series, and he checks the boxes for what we’re looking for in speed and potential alongside Pato and Nolan. The three make up the youngest trio on the NTT INDYCAR SERIES grid, and we know that direction has been paying off for our F1 counterparts with Lando and Oscar.
“We’re looking toward our long-term goal of sustained high performance, and I believe with these three drivers and the ongoing support of Arrow and all our amazing partners, we’re taking a good step in that direction for 2025.”
Photo Courtesy: McLaren.
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