mclaren Adds New Partner To Indycar Roster

British motor racing team McLaren Racing has announced that American semiconductor supplier company onsemi will become an official partner to the Arrow McLaren SP team – the team’s IndyCar Series operation.

Arrow McLaren SP’s No. 6 Chevrolet piloted by Felix Rosenqvist will rely on onsemi components in hardware on the race cars, such as steering wheels.

As McLaren looks forward to the new hybrid powertrain, onsemi will also assist in creating ‘a more sustainable racing environment.’

Under terms of the new deal, the Arizona-based company will be the title partner for Felix’s No. 6 Arrow McLaren SP Chevrolet for a selection of races in 2023, including the Grand Prix of Long Beach, Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix, Grand Prix at Road America, and the Bommarito Automotive Group 500.

The brand will be represented on all three Arrow McLaren SP Chevrolet cars and team kit throughout the full 2023 season.

Matt Dennington, Executive Director, Partnerships & Accelerator, McLaren Racing, said, “We’re delighted that onsemi will be joining us to lead the identity of Felix’s race car in 2023. This partnership is crucial to our team, with onsemi’s technology ingrained in the Arrow McLaren SP race cars.

“Like McLaren, onsemi is determined to make a positive impact beyond its sector, making this a transformational union of brands both on and off the racetrack. We look forward to a successful partnership and joining forces in pursuit of the IndyCar Championship together.”

Hassane El-Khoury, President and Chief Executive Officer, onsemi, said, “Our partnership with Arrow McLaren SP along with Felix behind the wheel, is a prime opportunity to reinforce onsemi’s commitment to automotive safety and efficiency, while demonstrating our superior power management and hyper-performance capabilities.

“Over the years, not only has racing focused on producing the fastest and best performance for the racing teams, it has also been a catalyst for disruptive, breakthrough technologies in safety and efficiency – many of which have made their way into the consumer market. This platform will enable us to push the next generation of advancements in sustainable automotive solutions and boost consumer adoption.” 

McLaren Racing’s IndyCar division recently secured another commercial partnership with US self-storage company SmartStop.