Tony Kanaan Named Arrow McLaren Team Principal

Tony Kanaan has been appointed as the new Team Principal of Arrow McLaren's IndyCar team, following his role as Deputy Team Principal since 2024. Kanaan, a 2013 Indianapolis 500 winner, will oversee team and driver development and strengthen key commercial relationships. Alongside him, Kevin Thimjon has been named President, bringing significant leadership experience from other industries to manage the team's business operations, including finance and commercial strategy. Both executives aim to enhance the team's long-term growth and operational efficiency. Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, expressed confidence in their ability to maintain momentum and strategically stabilize the team. Kanaan expressed excitement about embracing his new role and collaborating with Thimjon to strengthen the organization.