MONTOYA CONFIRMS INDY500 TILT

Juan Pablo Montoya confirms Indy 500 title - Image: Motorsport Images

By Bruce Williams

Date posted: January 12, 2022

Juan Pablo Montoya will link up again with Arrow McLaren SP for a second consecutive tilt at the Indianapolis 500 with the team.

The two-time Indianapolis 500 champion will again join the squad’s regular drivers Pato O’Ward and Felix Rosenqvist for both the Grand Prix of Indianapolis and 106th Running of the Indianapolis 500.

“We’re delighted to have both Juan Pablo and Mission Foods back for another Indianapolis 500.” said Zak Brown, McLaren Racing CEO.

“Juan Pablo is an institution in motorsport, with two Indianapolis 500 victories and an impressive Formula 1 career with multiple wins for McLaren.”

“He adds experience that really benefits our team, giving us another driver with the potential to win anytime he steps into the car.”

Montoya will drive the No. 6 Arrow McLaren SP Chevrolet, which will be backed Mission Foods, in his attempt to qualify for his seventh entry into the race after finishing ninth last year.

“I’m excited to return to Indianapolis with Arrow McLaren SP and Mission, to once again compete in a race that holds a special place in my heart – the Indianapolis 500.” said Montoya.

“I had a great experience with the team last year and look forward to building on the progress we made in 2021.”

“I think we have a real shot at competing at the front of the field and challenging for the win.”

The 106th Running of the Indianapolis 500 takes place on May 29, 2022 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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