McLaren Eyeing IndyCAR Star for 2019

IndyCar driver Scott Dixon has confirmed that the McLaren team has contacted him recently. However, the British marquee wanted him to join the team in the Verizon IndyCar Series next season. But for now, Dixon’s focus for 2018 is to win a fifth series championship for Chip Ganassi Racing.

Dixon finished third in Sunday’s race at Road America and did not let the McLaren situation distract him.

“We constantly talk to other people, but it’s not in a situation where we are shopping around or looking to move,” Dixon said. “A lot of these scenarios, I have known these people for over 15 years. Zak Brown (McLaren CEO), in general, that storyline is pumping up a little bit more.  I have known Zak since 1999, when he was running ‘Track Attack,’ so I have known the guy for a long time.

“I speak to him on a frequent basis, but that has been the same for many years.”

With McLaren close to entry in IndyCAR, Rumors has it that Dixon was offered a lucrative three-year deal.

“There are always going to be talks and whenever there is a season where a few guys have their options up, it will spark talk,” Dixon continued. “With new teams coming in, it sparks it even more.

“For me, it’s about this season. We are really focused on trying to win this championship. The other stuff is away from the track and there is nothing really there at the minute. I’m a little surprised by all of the talk so far.”

Dixon is currently in the final year of his contract with Chip Ganassi Racing. His time with the team has included 42 of his 43 career IndyCar wins.

“I hope that continues,” Dixon said. “My focus right now is to win more races with Chip and his team and another championship. That is what we are focusing on now.

“That other stuff, we’ll look at further down the road.”