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Arrow McLaren Grand Prix of Monterey: Race Preview

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6 September 2023 00:00 (UTC)

ARROW McLAREN GRAND PRIX OF MONTEREY: RACE PREVIEW

"We're heading into the final race weekend of 2023 with our heads held high"

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One last ride.

The Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team will end its season this weekend at one of the world's most-famous race courses: WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

One 95-lap race around the 2.24-mile permanent road course will solidify the end of the championship.

Read what Pato O'Ward, Felix Rosenqvist and Alexander Rossi, as well as Racing Director Gavin Ward are saying before Sunday's finale.

Race Date

Sunday, September 10

Round

17 of 17

Total Laps

95 laps

Total Race Distance

212 miles / 342.2 km

Length

2.24 miles / 3.60 km

Number of Turns

11

Pato O'Ward, Driver, No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, said:

"One last rodeo for the 2023 season. It's an enjoyable track to drive, even though I haven't had the result there in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES that I've been hoping for the last couple of years. Hopefully this time is the charm. The track is repaved, so I'm looking forward to that new challenge and making it a good one for all of us on the team."

Career at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

Total Starts

2

Best Starting Position

P5 (2022)

Best Finishing Position

P4 (2021)

2022 Result

8th

Felix Rosenqvist, Driver, No. 6 NTT DATA Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, said:

"I'm pumped for the last race of the season. Laguna is a place where I've enjoyed a lot of success, and coming off a strong result in Portland, the only aim for me will be to try and get that first win of the season for Arrow McLaren."

Career at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

Total Starts

3

Best Starting Position

P8 (2022)

Best Finishing Position

P4 (2022)

2022 Result

4th

Alexander Rossi, Driver, No. 7 VELO Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, said:

"I can't believe the end of the year is already here. It seems like just yesterday was my first day with the team. While there have been ups and downs, I'm happy with what we've accomplished and hope to get a win before we head into what will be an intense offseason."

Career at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

Total Starts

3

Best Starting Position

P2 (2021)

Best Finishing Position

P6 (2019)

2022 Result

10th

Gavin Ward, Racing Director, Arrow McLaren, said:

"We're heading into the final race weekend of 2023 with our heads held high. It was good to get Felix and the No. 6 team on the podium last weekend, marking the 10th podium for Arrow McLaren this season. We'll start this week testing out the new surface at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca and then hopefully wrap up on a high note come race day."

Session Times

Practice 1

Friday, 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. ET

Practice 2

Saturday, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET

Qualifying

Saturday, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. ET

Warmup

Sunday, 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. ET

Tune in

Sunday, 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC

Green Flag

Sunday, 3:26 p.m. ET

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