IndyCar: McLaren Racing Unveils Indianapolis 500 Livery

McLaren Racing today revealed its special livery series for Arrow McLaren in the 2023 Indianapolis 500 , which celebrate the team’s historic Triple Crown accolade as part of its 60th anniversary.

The liveries for the No. 5, No. 6 and No. 7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolets were unveiled today at an open event for fans and media at the Lifestyle Expo, ahead of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. The reveal was attended by McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown, Arrow McLaren Racing Director Gavin Ward, and Arrow McLaren drivers Pato O’Ward, Felix Rosenqvist, and Alexander Rossi. Tony Kanaan, who will pilot the team’s fourth car entry for the Indy 500, was the emcee for the event.

Felix Rosenqvist, driver of the #6 entry

“I love the colors of this car.   This car is the best of all three. ”

AR1 asked if he would have a special helmet to match this historic car.

“I feel any helmet would match these colors.  I will do a special design but it will not match.  It might have some yellow and blue, but it will have other colors as well.”

Pato O’Ward, driver of the #5 entry

“I love the sparkle.  I just think it is awesome that the team is doing this.  Every time we go to the Indy 500, we just got a new thing going.  I think what we have going this year is really badass.  And now it is my job to make it go fast.”

“I am so grateful to be in this  position.  I get to work with such a great group of people and such a creative group of people in Arrow McLaren.  These cars are bitchin’.”

Zak Brown, CEO McLaren Racing, said:

“I am proud to unveil these iconic commemorative liveries, celebrating McLaren’s historic Triple Crown accomplishment for our 60th anniversary. They look incredible and I cannot wait to see our guys race them on track.”

Lucille Dust reporting live from Long Beach