Marco Andretti, who switched from full-time IndyCar racing to just Indy 500 at the end of 2020, rode the # 98 Andretti Autosport-Honda, backed by KULR, for the first time last year on Memorial Day Weekend.
KULR develops safety and thermal management products and services for next-generation lithium-ion batteries and contributed to the 2020 Mars Rover mission.
“It is fantastic to see a sponsor like KULR continue to be a primary partner of our IndyCar program for the second year,” said Andretti Autosport President and CEO Michael Andretti. “The development potential of KULR technology is exciting and we are proud of their commitment to improving performance. We are looking forward to this special event in May and are delighted to have them with Marco again.”
KULR Technology Group President and COO, Keith Cochran, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Marco Andretti back as KULR ambassador on his return to Andretti Autosport for the 2023 Indy 500.
“Marco truly embodies the spirit of our brand. His dedication to the motorsport industry is just one of the reasons we believe he is the perfect person to represent KULR technology as we continue to expand our energy management platform.”
Marco Andretti, Andretti Herta Autosport w / Marco & Curb Honda
Photo by: Phillip Abbott / Motorsport Images
In addition to being Andretti’s main sponsor in 2022 for the Indianapolis 500, KULR joined Andretti Technologies and Andretti United Extreme E in 2021 as the official technical partner for thermal management and battery safety.
Marco Andretti achieved eight top ten and four top three finishes in his 17 races in the Indianapolis 500. The best result so far was that of 2006, on his first attempt. On the last lap he was leading out of Turn 4, but Team Penske’s Sam Hornish Jr. overtook him in the final sprint to take the win by a hair’s breadth. Andretti got the pole position for the 500 in 2020.
The next time Andretti returns behind the wheel of an IndyCar it will be during the tests that will be held from 20 to 21 April at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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