Arrow McLaren's New IndyCar HQ Poised to Boost Wins

Expanded facility in Zionsville aims to elevate team's competitiveness through enhanced operations and collaboration.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Arrow McLaren IndyCar has officially opened its new, expansive 86,000 square-foot headquarters in Zionsville, Indiana, nearly tripling its previous space. The upgraded facility is expected to enhance the team's competitiveness by fostering quicker development, closer collaboration, and improved training facilities.

Why it matters

The new headquarters symbolizes Arrow McLaren's ambition to elevate its presence and performance in the highly competitive IndyCar series. The enhanced infrastructure supports faster turnaround times for car parts, streamlining workflows and reducing dependencies on external suppliers.

The details

The new building includes an in-house machine shop that has cut part production time from two weeks to just three days, significantly accelerating car development processes. The facility also features an on-site gym to encourage staff wellness and retention, fostering a tighter-knit team atmosphere and boosting morale.

  • The new Arrow McLaren IndyCar headquarters officially opened in late 2025.
  • The team will launch its 2026 IndyCar campaign at the season opener in St. Petersburg on March 1.

The players

Tony Kanaan

The team's principal and an Indianapolis 500 winner.

Pato O'Ward

An Arrow McLaren driver who attributes the team's transformation to enhanced personnel and clear role definitions.

Zak Brown

The energetic executive heading McLaren's racing operations, overseeing the IndyCar team alongside its Formula 1 and emerging sports car programs.

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What they’re saying

“Just because we have a nice building, we're not going to win more or less races. That is never the case. I think infrastructure-wise, we're on par with the teams that we're going to fight. I say that not because the building looks beautiful, but because we have more space; we have the machine shop now.”

— Tony Kanaan, Team Principal (theconwaybulletin.com)

“The small group that this was five years ago, is still very present. There has just been a big addition with new faces, new people, with the intention and goal to expand, get better, and improve every area as much as we can.”

— Pato O'Ward (theconwaybulletin.com)

“If I look at the leadership that we had when we got started and where we are today, [the difference is] night and day. If you look at the Indy 500 wins and championships, starting with Kanaan and Kevin Thimjon, our president who used to be CMO and CFO at [Brown's long-time marketing business] JMI. AT the very top, we have a great business leader and a great team principal in Kevin and Tony.”

— Zak Brown, Executive, McLaren Racing (theconwaybulletin.com)

What’s next

The team will launch its 2026 IndyCar campaign at the season opener in St. Petersburg on March 1, where it will look to translate its infrastructure and personnel improvements into tangible race wins and a potential championship challenge.

The takeaway

Arrow McLaren's new state-of-the-art headquarters in Zionsville represents a significant investment in the team's future, providing the resources and environment needed to elevate its competitiveness in the highly competitive IndyCar series and close the gap with established rivals like Ganassi, Penske, and Andretti.