{"id":2031669,"date":"2026-07-07T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2031669"},"modified":"2026-07-07T10:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T07:00:00","slug":"huge-f1-announcement-tease-revealed-to-be-scott-dixons-mclaren-indycar-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2031669","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Huge&#8217; F1 announcement tease revealed to be Scott Dixon&#8217;s McLaren IndyCar move"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/scott-dixon-miller-lite-carb-day-by-joe-skibinski_large-image-without-watermark_m154965.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>&#8216;Huge&#8217; F1 announcement tease revealed to be Scott Dixon&#8217;s McLaren IndyCar move<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Formula 1 fans were sent into a frenzy, only for it to turn out that the &#8216;huge news&#8217; was related to IndyCar instead<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Sam Hall <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-07-07T11:00:00+01:00\">07 Jul 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/scott-dixon-miller-lite-carb-day-by-joe-skibinski_large-image-without-watermark_m154965.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/scott-dixon-miller-lite-carb-day-by-joe-skibinski_large-image-without-watermark_m154965.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/scott-dixon-miller-lite-carb-day-by-joe-skibinski_large-image-without-watermark_m154965.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/scott-dixon-miller-lite-carb-day-by-joe-skibinski_large-image-without-watermark_m154965.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/scott-dixon-miller-lite-carb-day-by-joe-skibinski_large-image-without-watermark_m154965.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/scott-dixon-miller-lite-carb-day-by-joe-skibinski_large-image-without-watermark_m154965.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/scott-dixon-miller-lite-carb-day-by-joe-skibinski_large-image-without-watermark_m154965.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/scott-dixon-miller-lite-carb-day-by-joe-skibinski_large-image-without-watermark_m154965.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/scott-dixon-miller-lite-carb-day-by-joe-skibinski_large-image-without-watermark_m154965.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Dixon at the Indianapolis 500<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Penske Entertainment: Joe Skibinski<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Legendary IndyCar driver Scott Dixon has completed his move to McLaren, after &#8216;huge news&#8217; was teased on social media, with many believing this was Formula 1-related instead.<\/p>\n<p>Six-time IndyCar champion Dixon will join McLaren in 2027, after his departure from Chip Ganassi Racing was confirmed late last week.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Dixon also won the iconic Indianapolis 500 in 2008, and had raced with Chip Ganassi Racing since 2003, the year he took his first title, after driving his rookie CART season with PacWest Racing.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/scott-dixon-chip-ganassi-racin.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/scott-dixon-chip-ganassi-racin.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/scott-dixon-chip-ganassi-racin.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/scott-dixon-chip-ganassi-racin.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/scott-dixon-chip-ganassi-racin.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/scott-dixon-chip-ganassi-racin.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/scott-dixon-chip-ganassi-racin.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/scott-dixon-chip-ganassi-racin.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/scott-dixon-chip-ganassi-racin.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Scott Dixon, Chip Ganassi Racing<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0IndyCar<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cJoining Arrow McLaren in 2027 is an exciting next step in my career,&#8221; said Dixon.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;It was a big decision for myself, for my family, and I\u2019m looking forward to contributing to what the team, Zak and Tony are building there. As a New Zealander, being part of Bruce McLaren\u2019s legacy will be special; his spirit and grit are still very much rooted in that team, and I\u2019m excited to carry that on.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Confirming its full driver roster for 2027, McLaren also announced that Pato O&#8217;Ward will remain with the outfit, while reigning Indy 500 champion Felix Rosenqvist will return to the team. Ryan Hunter-Reay will also represent the team in a fourth car at the Indy 500.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-60d588a9492fa730a127c2b7f97e188189a4e2e9aaeafd4aa320ef92b270e2e6\">  Scott Dixon tops IndyCar Final Practice at Milwaukee 250   Chip Ganassi IndyCar drivers handed penalties ahead of Milwaukee Mile <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown said: \u201cOur IndyCar team has shown fantastic momentum, and this lineup of Pato, Scott, Felix and Ryan will strengthen every aspect of our program.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1407343_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1407343_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1407343_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1407343_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1407343_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1407343_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1407343_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1407343_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1407343_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Brown has locked in his 2027 IndyCar line-up<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&#8220;We\u2019ve got our eyes firmly set on the Championship as well as winning the Indianapolis 500 to secure the Triple Crown in the Papaya era.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-b0d0cf2cca5479857a2de2462024bee990d703514810223cd052edb556f4f739\">  Pato O&#8217;Ward referenced by US Homeland Security to promote detention Centre   McLaren acquires former Andretti factory as it expands IndyCar facilities <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;These four drivers bring a wealth of experience as well as great chemistry and will no doubt have a positive impact across our entire team. Christian\u2019s and Nolan\u2019s contributions have helped shape the progress we\u2019re building on today, and I appreciate the energy and drive they have brought to the team since they joined.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>How Will Buxton sent F1 into a frenzy ahead of Scott Dixon&#8217;s McLaren switch<\/h2>\n<p>Will Buxton was a long-time commentator and pundit with F1, but has since moved stateside to become the lead commentator for IndyCar&#8217;s TV coverage.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Despite this, Buxton still often comments on the goings-on in the F1 world. On Monday, the day after a dramatic British Grand Prix, the result of which meant that Max Verstappen&#8217;s Red Bull exit clause could be triggered, he posted: &#8220;Hearing a big announcement is on the way before the end of the day. If it is what I think it is, it\u2019s absolutely massive.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"placeholder embed x\">\n<div>Loading this video will expose you to potential cookies and tracking by the provider<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Fans were left to speculate on what the news could be, with many believing that it would be something to do with the four-time champion, and behind-the-scenes media discussions taking place to work out exactly with this unexpected news could be.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>When the very expected and widely known news was simply that Dixon was being formally announced as a McLaren driver, the reception was flat, despite Buxton&#8217;s attempts to play this up, saying, &#8220;It\u2019s Brady to the Bucs. Messi to Miami. Hamilton to Ferrari.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The move might well be comparable to these, but when it is a known quantity that has been in the public sphere for a period already, the final confirmation being the &#8216;huge news&#8217; came as a damp squib for many.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">F1<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">IndyCar<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">McLaren<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Scott Dixon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div 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90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"name\">Sam Hall<\/div>\n<div class=\"role\">F1 Writer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>Sam joined Crash.net in February 2026 with extensive experience in motorsport media, having covered numerous championships around the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"views-element-container block block-views-blockrelated-content-related-content-block\">\n<h3>More News<\/h3>\n<div class=\"grid-view grid-2 js-view-dom-id-ab6a3b13e797b391fb267c633ef7c64325aa4605e23e02ac5f609745a4295180\">\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> IndyCar  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Nolan Siegel &#8220;itching&#8221; to get racing after medically cleared for IndyCar Toronto race<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1752934207\"> 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class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> IndyCar  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8216;Huge&#8217; F1 announcement tease revealed to be Scott Dixon&#8217;s McLaren IndyCar move<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1783418400\"> 20m ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/scott-dixon-miller-lite-carb-day-by-joe-skibinski_large-image-without-watermark_m154965.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/scott-dixon-miller-lite-carb-day-by-joe-skibinski_large-image-without-watermark_m154965.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/scott-dixon-miller-lite-carb-day-by-joe-skibinski_large-image-without-watermark_m154965.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"card 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data-timestamp=\"1779178373\"> 19\/05\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/alex-palou-109th-running-of-the-indianapolis-500-by-travis-hinkle_large-image-without-watermark_m132706.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/alex-palou-109th-running-of-the-indianapolis-500-by-travis-hinkle_large-image-without-watermark_m132706.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/alex-palou-109th-running-of-the-indianapolis-500-by-travis-hinkle_large-image-without-watermark_m132706.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> IndyCar  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Ex-F1 driver has surgery on injuries suffered in huge Indy 500 crash<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1779172852\"> 19\/05\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/screenshot-2026-05-19-at-07.18.33.png?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/screenshot-2026-05-19-at-07.18.33.png?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/screenshot-2026-05-19-at-07.18.33.png?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> IndyCar  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Ex-F1 star Daniel Ricciardo shares respect for Indy 500: &#8216;It scares me&#8217;<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1778231820\"> 08\/05\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source 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180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-02\/1_24.png?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Formula 1 fans were sent into a frenzy, only for it to turn out that the &#8216;huge news&#8217; was related to IndyCar instead<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Legendary IndyCar driver Scott Dixon has completed his move to McLaren, after &#8216;huge news&#8217; was teased on social media, with many believing this was Formula 1-related instead.<\/p>\n<p>Six-time IndyCar champion Dixon will join McLaren in 2027, after his departure from Chip Ganassi Racing was confirmed late last week.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Dixon also won the iconic Indianapolis 500 in 2008, and had raced with Chip Ganassi Racing since 2003, the year he took his first title, after driving his rookie CART season with PacWest Racing.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/scott-dixon-chip-ganassi-racin.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/scott-dixon-chip-ganassi-racin.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/scott-dixon-chip-ganassi-racin.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/scott-dixon-chip-ganassi-racin.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/scott-dixon-chip-ganassi-racin.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/scott-dixon-chip-ganassi-racin.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/scott-dixon-chip-ganassi-racin.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/scott-dixon-chip-ganassi-racin.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/scott-dixon-chip-ganassi-racin.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Scott Dixon, Chip Ganassi Racing<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0IndyCar<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cJoining Arrow McLaren in 2027 is an exciting next step in my career,&#8221; said Dixon.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;It was a big decision for myself, for my family, and I\u2019m looking forward to contributing to what the team, Zak and Tony are building there. As a New Zealander, being part of Bruce McLaren\u2019s legacy will be special; his spirit and grit are still very much rooted in that team, and I\u2019m excited to carry that on.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Confirming its full driver roster for 2027, McLaren also announced that Pato O&#8217;Ward will remain with the outfit, while reigning Indy 500 champion Felix Rosenqvist will return to the team. Ryan Hunter-Reay will also represent the team in a fourth car at the Indy 500.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-60d588a9492fa730a127c2b7f97e188189a4e2e9aaeafd4aa320ef92b270e2e6\">  Scott Dixon tops IndyCar Final Practice at Milwaukee 250   Chip Ganassi IndyCar drivers handed penalties ahead of Milwaukee Mile <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown said: \u201cOur IndyCar team has shown fantastic momentum, and this lineup of Pato, Scott, Felix and Ryan will strengthen every aspect of our program.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1407343_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1407343_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1407343_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1407343_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1407343_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1407343_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1407343_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1407343_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1407343_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Brown has locked in his 2027 IndyCar line-up<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&#8220;We\u2019ve got our eyes firmly set on the Championship as well as winning the Indianapolis 500 to secure the Triple Crown in the Papaya era.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-b0d0cf2cca5479857a2de2462024bee990d703514810223cd052edb556f4f739\">  Pato O&#8217;Ward referenced by US Homeland Security to promote detention Centre   McLaren acquires former Andretti factory as it expands IndyCar facilities <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;These four drivers bring a wealth of experience as well as great chemistry and will no doubt have a positive impact across our entire team. Christian\u2019s and Nolan\u2019s contributions have helped shape the progress we\u2019re building on today, and I appreciate the energy and drive they have brought to the team since they joined.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>How Will Buxton sent F1 into a frenzy ahead of Scott Dixon&#8217;s McLaren switch<\/h2>\n<p>Will Buxton was a long-time commentator and pundit with F1, but has since moved stateside to become the lead commentator for IndyCar&#8217;s TV coverage.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Despite this, Buxton still often comments on the goings-on in the F1 world. On Monday, the day after a dramatic British Grand Prix, the result of which meant that Max Verstappen&#8217;s Red Bull exit clause could be triggered, he posted: &#8220;Hearing a big announcement is on the way before the end of the day. If it is what I think it is, it\u2019s absolutely massive.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"placeholder embed x\">\n<div>Loading this video will expose you to potential cookies and tracking by the provider<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Fans were left to speculate on what the news could be, with many believing that it would be something to do with the four-time champion, and behind-the-scenes media discussions taking place to work out exactly with this unexpected news could be.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>When the very expected and widely known news was simply that Dixon was being formally announced as a McLaren driver, the reception was flat, despite Buxton&#8217;s attempts to play this up, saying, &#8220;It\u2019s Brady to the Bucs. Messi to Miami. Hamilton to Ferrari.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The move might well be comparable to these, but when it is a known quantity that has been in the public sphere for a period already, the final confirmation being the &#8216;huge news&#8217; came as a damp squib for many.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Legendary IndyCar driver Scott Dixon has completed his move to McLaren, after &#8216;huge news&#8217; was teased on social media, with many believing this was Formula 1-related instead.<\/p>\n<p>Six-time IndyCar champion Dixon will join McLaren in 2027, after his departure from Chip Ganassi Racing was confirmed late last week.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Dixon also won the iconic Indianapolis 500 in 2008, and had raced with Chip Ganassi Racing since 2003, the year he took his first title, after driving his rookie CART season with PacWest Racing.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/scott-dixon-chip-ganassi-racin.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/scott-dixon-chip-ganassi-racin.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/scott-dixon-chip-ganassi-racin.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/scott-dixon-chip-ganassi-racin.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/scott-dixon-chip-ganassi-racin.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/scott-dixon-chip-ganassi-racin.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/scott-dixon-chip-ganassi-racin.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/scott-dixon-chip-ganassi-racin.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/scott-dixon-chip-ganassi-racin.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Scott Dixon, Chip Ganassi Racing<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0IndyCar<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cJoining Arrow McLaren in 2027 is an exciting next step in my career,&#8221; said Dixon.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;It was a big decision for myself, for my family, and I\u2019m looking forward to contributing to what the team, Zak and Tony are building there. As a New Zealander, being part of Bruce McLaren\u2019s legacy will be special; his spirit and grit are still very much rooted in that team, and I\u2019m excited to carry that on.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Confirming its full driver roster for 2027, McLaren also announced that Pato O&#8217;Ward will remain with the outfit, while reigning Indy 500 champion Felix Rosenqvist will return to the team. Ryan Hunter-Reay will also represent the team in a fourth car at the Indy 500.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-60d588a9492fa730a127c2b7f97e188189a4e2e9aaeafd4aa320ef92b270e2e6\">  Scott Dixon tops IndyCar Final Practice at Milwaukee 250   Chip Ganassi IndyCar drivers handed penalties ahead of Milwaukee Mile <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown said: \u201cOur IndyCar team has shown fantastic momentum, and this lineup of Pato, Scott, Felix and Ryan will strengthen every aspect of our program.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1407343_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1407343_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1407343_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1407343_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1407343_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1407343_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1407343_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1407343_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1407343_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Brown has locked in his 2027 IndyCar line-up<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&#8220;We\u2019ve got our eyes firmly set on the Championship as well as winning the Indianapolis 500 to secure the Triple Crown in the Papaya era.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-b0d0cf2cca5479857a2de2462024bee990d703514810223cd052edb556f4f739\">  Pato O&#8217;Ward referenced by US Homeland Security to promote detention Centre   McLaren acquires former Andretti factory as it expands IndyCar facilities <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;These four drivers bring a wealth of experience as well as great chemistry and will no doubt have a positive impact across our entire team. Christian\u2019s and Nolan\u2019s contributions have helped shape the progress we\u2019re building on today, and I appreciate the energy and drive they have brought to the team since they joined.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>How Will Buxton sent F1 into a frenzy ahead of Scott Dixon&#8217;s McLaren switch<\/h2>\n<p>Will Buxton was a long-time commentator and pundit with F1, but has since moved stateside to become the lead commentator for IndyCar&#8217;s TV coverage.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Despite this, Buxton still often comments on the goings-on in the F1 world. On Monday, the day after a dramatic British Grand Prix, the result of which meant that Max Verstappen&#8217;s Red Bull exit clause could be triggered, he posted: &#8220;Hearing a big announcement is on the way before the end of the day. If it is what I think it is, it\u2019s absolutely massive.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"placeholder embed x\">\n<div>Loading this video will expose you to potential cookies and tracking by the provider<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Fans were left to speculate on what the news could be, with many believing that it would be something to do with the four-time champion, and behind-the-scenes media discussions taking place to work out exactly with this unexpected news could be.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>When the very expected and widely known news was simply that Dixon was being formally announced as a McLaren driver, the reception was flat, despite Buxton&#8217;s attempts to play this up, saying, &#8220;It\u2019s Brady to the Bucs. Messi to Miami. 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