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McLaren sign Le Mans Winner Hirakawa as 2024 F1 reserve driver
Ryo Hirakawa, the Japanese driver, has an impressive motorsport CV, including winning the 2022 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Six Hours of Portimão. He currently leads the 2023 WEC Drivers’ Standings and secured the Manufacturers’ title for Toyota. In addition to endurance racing, Hirakawa has experience in Super Formula and Super GT in Japan. He will now also be joining McLaren as a development driver for Formula 1 next year. McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella expressed his excitement about bringing Hirakawa on board and acknowledged TOYOTA GAZOO Racing for their collaboration. Hirakawa’s 2023 WEC campaign will conclude with the 8 Hours of Bahrain in November.
Source: Motorsport Week
