Arrow McLAREN 2025 Sonsio Grand Prix Race Preview
"It's the biggest month of the year, and we’re aiming to keep building toward even bigger results"
The NTT INDYCAR SERIES returns to Indianapolis for the Month of May, kicking off with the Sonsio Grand Prix on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course this weekend. Arrow McLaren enters the weekend riding some momentum on the heels of the results in Barber, which saw all three cars finish in the top 10.
Pato O'Ward, Nolan Siegel and Christian Lundgaard will be behind the wheels of their respective Arrow McLaren Chevrolets, with Nolan and Christian sporting bespoke double liveries this weekend.
Learn more about what the drivers are saying ahead of the fifth event of the 2025 season.
| Location | Indianapolis, Ind. |
| Race Date | May 10 |
| Round | 5 out of 17 |
| Total Laps | 85 laps |
| Total Race Distance | 207.3 miles / 333.6 km |
| Length | 2.44 miles / 3.9 km |
| Number of Turns | 14 |
Pato O'Ward, Driver, No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet
| Championship Position | 4th | 108 points |
| Average Starting Position | 10.2 | |
| Average Finishing Position | 8.0 | |
| Best Starting Position | P1 | The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix |
| Best Finishing Position | P2 | The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix |
"Last weekend was a decent result for us, and it’s definitely something we want to keep building on. The Indy GP always feels like the real start of the Month of May, and there’s just an energy around Indianapolis that’s hard to beat. We’re locked in and ready to make the most of it."
Nolan Siegel, Driver, No. 6 VELO Arrow McLaren Chevrolet
| Championship Position | 20th | 48 points |
| Average Starting Position | 11.0 | |
| Average Finishing Position | 18.3 | |
| Best Starting Position | P6 | Children's of Alabama INDYCAR Grand Prix |
| Best Finishing Position | P9 | Children's of Alabama INDYCAR Grand Prix |
"Barber was definitely our strongest weekend of the year so far, and it feels like we're starting to hit our stride as a team. The momentum we’re carrying into Indy GP is a big confidence boost, and I’m looking forward to building on that progress. Every session is another opportunity to grow and keep pushing toward where we want to be."
Christian Lundgaard, Driver, No. 7 VELO Arrow McLaren Chevrolet
| Championship Position | 2nd | 136 points |
| Average Starting Position | 6.5 | |
| Average Finishing Position | 4.0 | |
| Best Starting Position | P2 | The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix |
| Best Finishing Position | P2 | Children's of Alabama INDYCAR Grand Prix |
"I always enjoy racing at the Indianapolis road course — it's a track that suits my style, and I've had strong performances here in the past. We're carrying good momentum into this weekend from Barber and I’m confident we can be in the fight for the podium and hopefully, a win. It's the biggest month of the year, and we’re aiming to keep building toward even bigger results."
Session Start Times
| Practice 1 | Friday, 9:30-10:50 a.m. EST | FS2 |
| Practice 2 | Friday, 1:00-2:00 p.m. EST | FS2 |
| Qualifying | Friday, 4:30-6:00 p.m. EST | FS1 |
| Warmup | Saturday, 11:32-11:57 a.m. EST | FS1 |
| Race Tune In | Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EST | FOX |
| Green Flag | Saturday, 4:52 p.m. EST | FOX |