Arrow McLaren announced on Tuesday that they have entered into a multi-year contract extension with the RJ Reynolds Vapor company. The partnership, which began in 2019, has grown very successful, with the RJ Reynolds VELO brand serving as the primary sponsor to Christian Lundgaard’s No.7 Chevrolet. The Dane has had a fantastic start to the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season, scoring three podium finishes in the opening four races. Lundgaard’s consistency sees him in second place in the championship, 60 points behind championship leader Alex Palou.
Zak Brown, CEO, McLaren Racing, said:
“We’re delighted to extend our partnership with the Reynolds American organization, a collaboration that continues to push boundaries both on and off the track. We have achieved some exciting moments together. From multiple podiums and wins to custom Indy 500 liveries, this partnership is built on shared ambitions. We look forward to continuing this momentum into the future.”
David Waterfield, President & CEO, RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company, said:
“Reynolds’ partnership with Arrow McLaren exemplifies the power of aligning organizations that share a passion for winning. Together, we’ve demonstrated how strategic collaboration can drive progress in advancing our mutual goals. The partnership extension allows us to continue inspiring our adult nicotine consumers, customers, and teams as we work to build A Better Tomorrow™. We look forward to the upcoming bespoke VELO liveries on the No. 6 and No. 7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolets at the Sonsio Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course and wish Christian and the entire McLaren team good luck.”