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With a short video clip on social media, McLaren has revealed that it will be joining the FIA World Endurance Championship’s Hypercar ranks in 2027. After years of evaluation and speculation,…
McLaren has announced its entry into the FIA World Endurance Championship’s Hypercar class for 2027 through a teaser video on social media. The brand has received approval for a prototype effort that will focus on WEC, with a potential full launch at Le Mans 24 Hours in June. The program is expected to be a factory LMDh effort, possibly in partnership with Dallara. CEO Zak Brown expressed excitement about the return to FIA WEC and aiming for success at the iconic Le Mans circuit, where McLaren achieved a legendary victory in 1995. This year, McLaren will compete at Le Mans with LMGT3 entries before shifting focus to the Hypercar ranks in the future. Brown emphasized the brand’s commitment to racing success and its ambition to conquer the prestigious Triple Crown races.
