McLaren to meet IndyCar teams to discuss possible entry

McLaren CEO Zak Brown is set to visit IndyCar teams before the Canadian Grand Prix to discuss a possible entry by the team for 2019. McLaren debuted in IndyCar last year when Fernando Alonso drove an Andretti car as part of a partnership between both teams.

Speaking to the official F1 website, Brown explained the recent acquisition of Gil de Ferran, a two-time IndyCar champion and Indy 500 winner and possible plans that might lead to.

"He's a special advisor. We brought him in, and he reports to me. He's helping with our young drivers, notably with Stoffel and Lando. We're not sure yet why we've not been great with young drivers, other than Lewis. Has it been the drivers or has it been us? Heikki Kovalainen, Kevin Magnussen, Sergio Perez…

"And if we do IndyCar, he knows that place inside out…"

Brown did acknowledge that McLaren would be outsiders to the sport and that information from existing participants would be required if McLaren ever were to venture into the sport.

"We are very much interested in Chevrolet, just as we are also interested in Honda. We are listening to what both sides have to say as we continue to explore our options."