Hollinger’s Expertise Spans F1 and IndyCar as JHR Rises in the IndyCar Series
Brad Hollinger is among the few who have experienced the world of Formula 1 and the IndyCar Series from an ownership perspective. The Pennsylvania native dove into the pinnacle of motorsport in 2014, becoming the second-largest shareholder and a board member at Williams. After six years with the team, he sold off his 15% share and then in 2021, invested in a vision presented by Ricardo Juncos and became co-owner of Juncos Hollinger Racing (JHR), joining the IndyCar Series.
In nearly three full-time seasons in IndyCar, JHR has ascended up the grid year-on-year, nearly reaching the podium just two races ago when Romain Grosjean captured fourth place at Laguna Seca, recording the team’s best-ever result.
With significant time now spent in both F1 and IndyCar, Hollinger recently shared his thoughts on how the two single-seater categories compare. “In some ways it’s almost identical,” Hollinger said. “The enjoyment, the passion, the thrill, it’s very similar, no doubt.” However, he noted that the atmosphere in IndyCar is “much more collegial, much more open, not so much this cloak-and-dagger shit that you have in Formula 1.”
Hollinger credits his learnings from F1 as part of knowing what to implement in IndyCar to find further success. This year, JHR has made significant moves, including bringing in veteran motorsports professionals Mark Myers and David O’Neill, to propel the organization forward. “Certainly, bringing in David O’Neill has been huge. Mark Myers has been huge,” Hollinger said. “These are guys that come from significant organisations in Haas and McLaren. They’re doing an organisational structure and template that works really well in racing. To get to the top, I think that’s exactly what it takes.”
As JHR continues its ascent in the IndyCar Series, Hollinger’s dual experience in F1 and IndyCar is proving invaluable in guiding the team’s journey.
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