mclaren Racing Clinches Indycar Sponsor
British-based motor racing team McLaren Racing has announced a multi-year partnership with NTT Data, which will see the IT and business services provider sponsor the Arrow McLaren SP team – McLaren’s IndyCar Series operation.
The new agreement will begin at the start of the 2023 NTT IndyCar Series season with branding appearing on the No. 6 NTT Data Arrow McLaren SP Chevrolet, driven by Felix Rosenqvist.
NTT Data will be the lead partner on Felix’s No. 6 Chevrolet for 10 races in the 2023 season, highlighted by the season-opening Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
In addition, NTT Data will partner with Arrow McLaren SP on a fourth car entry in the 2023 Indianapolis 500 with Tony Kanaan, who will be racing in his 22nd Indy 500.
NTT Data’s parent company NTT has been the title sponsor of the NTT IndyCar Series since 2019 and is committed to delivering innovation and advancing technology through its partnerships.
Zak Brown, CEO, McLaren Racing, commented,“NTT DATA joining our great group of partners is a huge boost for Arrow McLaren SP. I’m thrilled they will be representing our No. 6 car as a Lead Partner and a major sponsor for our fourth entry in the Indy 500, piloted by Tony Kanaan. Tony proved last year he can compete with the best of them, and I’m excited to see him put on a show with our team next May.”
Bob Pryor, CEO NTT DATA Services, added, “We welcome the opportunity to partner with McLaren, a long-term and valued client, and to demonstrate how sponsorships simultaneously build awareness and enhance business-to-business relationships.
“NTT DATA is also proud of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES’ growth with a strong international stable of drivers, great leadership from Penske Entertainment, and a passionate fan base attracted to the highly competitive product – where any driver can win in any weekend.”
Felix Rosenqvist, Arrow McLaren SP driver, said, “I look forward to representing NTT DATA once again. They’re a great partner and are committed to the series. I welcome them to the McLaren Racing family and am ready to start the season off in St. Petersburg, racing the No. 6 NTT DATA Arrow McLaren SP Chevrolet. It will also be great to race alongside Tony and learn from him as we prepare for the Indy 500.”
McLaren Racing also recently announced that US self-storage company SmartStop will become an official partner to the Arrow McLaren SP team.
