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McLaren reveals both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri interested in Le Mans
McLaren’s Formula 1 drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, have shown interest in racing for the team at the Le Mans 24 Hours in the future. The team is set to return to top sportscar racing in 2027 with a new Hypercar programme in the World Endurance Championship in partnership with United Autosports. While no drivers have been chosen yet, there is speculation about Norris and Piastri potentially participating in Le Mans. McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown stated that it would be challenging for the drivers to do a full WEC season but racing at Le Mans is a possibility. McLaren’s increasing racing commitments, including upcoming Hypercar project, Formula 1, IndyCar, and WEC programmes, do not raise concerns about spreading the team too thin, as they can manage the workload effectively. The team will exit Formula E after the 2022-23 season to focus on its core racing projects and maintain operational efficiency.
