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McLaren are aiming for a future WEC entry, and have now tested their car
McLaren have been testing a new machine at the Imola circuit, the former site of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
Beyond Formula 1, McLaren Racing competes in various series worldwide with the goal of matching their F1 success, where they rank as the second most successful team.
Recently departing Formula E, McLaren plans to enter the World Endurance Championship (WEC) to aim for victory at Le Mans and secure motorsport’s triple crown.
Their new hypercar, the MCL-HY GTR, underwent testing in Italy with drivers Laurens Vanthoor and Ben Hanley, though cut short due to technical issues.
McLaren’s hypercar project offers a purchasable variant with modified features for WEC competition, excluding the racing hybrid system to exceed power regulations.
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown expressed pride in the team’s participation in F1, IndyCar, and WEC, aiming for the prestigious triple crown of motorsport events.
