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McLaren Racing Names Head Of IndyCar Project
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McLaren Racing recently announced that Bob Fernley has been appointed President of McLaren IndyCar.
In his new role, Fernley will report directly to Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, and will lead the McLaren 2019 Indianapolis 500 program, when Fernando Alonso will attempt to secure the Triple Crown of motorsports.
Fernley’s career portfolio most recently includes a role as Deputy Team Principal at the Force India Formula 1 team, preceded by a focus on North American motorsports, including successful periods in IndyCar.
Fernley’s appointment is consistent with McLaren Racing’s plan to run its IndyCar program as a separate entity to its Formula 1 activities. Fernley will build and lead a technical team entirely focused on the 2019 Indy 500, while helping to evaluate the feasibility of a longer-term McLaren involvement in IndyCar.
Further details on the 2019 McLaren Indy 500 project will be revealed in the coming months.
In his new role, Fernley will report directly to Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, and will lead the McLaren 2019 Indianapolis 500 program, when Fernando Alonso will attempt to secure the Triple Crown of motorsports.
Fernley’s career portfolio most recently includes a role as Deputy Team Principal at the Force India Formula 1 team, preceded by a focus on North American motorsports, including successful periods in IndyCar.
Fernley’s appointment is consistent with McLaren Racing’s plan to run its IndyCar program as a separate entity to its Formula 1 activities. Fernley will build and lead a technical team entirely focused on the 2019 Indy 500, while helping to evaluate the feasibility of a longer-term McLaren involvement in IndyCar.
Further details on the 2019 McLaren Indy 500 project will be revealed in the coming months.
