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One of only three drivers to win races in
Formula One, IndyCar and NASCAR, the 45-year-old Montoya becomes
the third member of a team that also includes full-time drivers
Mexican Patricio O'Ward and Swede Felix Rosenqvist.
"I’m very excited to be joining Arrow McLaren SP for the
Indianapolis 500," Montoya said in a statement. "I have some
great history with McLaren from my F1 days and I’m looking
forward to making some more at next year’s Indianapolis 500."
The partnership is a reunion of sorts for Montoya who finished
his F1 career with McLaren Mercedes with whom he claimed three
of his seven career wins.
Montoya made his F1 debut with Williams in 2001 and won four
times with that team, including the 2003 Monaco Grand Prix.
The Colombian won his first Indianapolis 500 as a rookie in 2000
and his second 15 years later.
After his return from F1, Montoya focused on NASCAR and competed
for nine seasons, winning two races.
Montoya has recently raced in the IMSA SportsCar series, helping
Team Penske to the 2019 championship.
"I’m delighted for Juan to rejoin the McLaren family and return
to the Indianapolis 500 with Arrow McLaren SP,” said Zak Brown,
CEO of McLaren Racing.
"He is an intensely competitive, highly versatile driver, with
deep experience at the top level of motorsport and a big
following.
"Having him with us at the 500 next year will be great for the
team and IndyCar fans everywhere."
Montoya last raced the Indy 500 in 2017 when he finished sixth.
Next year's race is scheduled for May 30.
(Reporting by Steve Keating in Toronto, Editing by Ed Osmond)
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