McLaren is not accomplished with Felix Rosenqvist and on Thursday signed the Swedish driver to a multiyear contract extension. The workforce simply did not designate the place Rosenqvist will drive.

Rosenqvist might be shifted to McLaren’s new Components E program when it launches in 2023, the workforce indicated.

“McLaren Racing is presently within the technique of evaluating its driver lineups for 2023 with the newly fashioned McLaren Components E Workforce set to embark on its debut season within the all-electric racing sequence and plans to broaden Arrow McLaren SP right into a three-car workforce with Felix set to be driving in one of many two sequence,” the workforce stated.

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Rosenqvist is in his second season driving the No. 7 in IndyCar for McLaren. The workforce is increasing to a few automobiles subsequent season and has already introduced 2016 Indianapolis 500 winner Alexander Rossi will likely be a part of the lineup.

The jockeying for Rosenqvist’s seat has flipped over the previous few months with reigning IndyCar champion Alex Palou, six-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon, rising star Rinus VeeKay all talked about as potentialities.

Rosenqvist is shut with IndyCar teammate Pato O’Ward, and his current efficiency has helped his case for conserving his job. He has 4 consecutive top-10 finishes and was fourth within the Indianapolis 500.

“With the workforce increasing into Components E subsequent season, it gives further alternatives for me each within the USA and Europe, and I sit up for being able to announce my plans within the coming weeks,” Rosenqvist stated. “I am excited and grateful to be given this chance to discover the brand new choices accessible to make the most of my expertise to assist McLaren begin 2023 on the strongest doable footing.”

Rosenqvist is in his fourth full season of IndyCar, his first two years spent with Chip Ganassi Racing. He was rookie of the 12 months in 2019 and scored his solely IndyCar win the following season.

He raced three seasons in Components E from 2016 to 2019, successful three races with six poles and 7 podium finishes.

McLaren Racing head Zak Brown referred to as Rosenqvist “a incredible racer, with a whole lot of expertise in lots of several types of racing automobiles.”

“As a confirmed race winner in each classes, it was necessary for us to safe his expertise inside the McLaren Racing household as we work to finalize our plans for 2023,” Brown stated. “His expertise in Components E can be invaluable as we head into this thrilling new period of racing for McLaren Racing, however he has additionally made a incredible contribution to our IndyCar workforce. I sit up for working along with him to finalize the most effective alternative for him subsequent season.”