Arrow McLAREN 2025 Children's of Alabama INDYCAR Grand Prix Race Preview
"We’re ready to fight and set the tone for what's to come"
The NTT INDYCAR SERIES hits Barber Motorsports Park this weekend, the last race before the eyes of the sport turn to Indianapolis for the Month of May. Arrow McLaren has had its fair share of success at the Children's of Alabama INDYCAR Grand Prix in the past, and the team is hoping to use this weekend as a springboard into the biggest month of the year.
Pato O'Ward, Nolan Siegel and Christian Lundgaard will be behind the wheel of their respective Arrow McLaren Chevrolets.
Learn more about what the drivers are saying ahead of the fourth event of the 2025 season.
| Location | Birmingham, Ala. |
| Race Date | May 4 |
| Round | 4 out of 17 |
| Total Laps | 90 laps |
| Total Race Distance | 207 miles / 333.13 km |
| Length | 2.3 miles / 3.7 km |
| Number of Turns | 17 |
Pato O'Ward, Driver, No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet
| Championship Position | 6th | 63 points |
| Average Starting Position | 11.0 | |
| Average Finishing Position | 6.5 | |
| Best Starting Position | P1 | The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix |
| Best Finishing Position | P2 | The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix |
"Barber is one of those tracks I really enjoy - it’s fast, flowing and super physical, which makes it a real fun place to race. You’ve got to be on it every lap. It's a place we've been really strong at before, so this is a great opportunity to kick off May on the right foot. We’re ready to fight and set the tone for what's to come."
Nolan Siegel, Driver, No. 6 NTT DATA Arrow McLaren Chevrolet
| Championship Position | 23rd | 26 points |
| Average Starting Position | 12.7 | |
| Average Finishing Position | 21.3 | |
| Best Starting Position | P11 | Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach |
| Best Finishing Position | P19 | The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix |
"We had a really strong test at Barber last month, and that gives us a solid foundation heading into this weekend. The team has been working hard to apply everything we learned, and I’m feeling confident about where we’re at. We haven't quite put it all together in a race yet this year, so hopefully we can have a complete weekend and fight for some good points."
Christian Lundgaard, Driver, No. 7 VELO Arrow McLaren Chevrolet
| Championship Position | 3rd | 96 points |
| Average Starting Position | 6.3 | |
| Average Finishing Position | 4.7 | |
| Best Starting Position | P2 | The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix |
| Best Finishing Position | P3 | The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix |
"It’s been a strong start to the season, and the momentum we’ve built so far is something I really want to keep pushing forward. Barber is always a challenging track, but it’s one I enjoy. The goal this weekend is to stay consistent, fight at the front and get some valuable points. Every race counts, and we’re focused on making sure we’re in the mix all year long."
Session Start Times
| Practice 1 | Friday, 2:35-3:55 p.m. CST | FS2 |
| Practice 2 | Saturday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. CST | FS1 |
| Qualifying | Saturday, 1:35-3:00 p.m. CST | FS1 |
| Warmup | Sunday, 9:02-9:27 a.m. CST | FS1 |
| Race Tune In | Sunday, 12:30 p.m. CST | FOX |
| Green Flag | Sunday, 12:47 p.m. CST | FOX |