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United Autosports and McLaren team up to enter WEC LMGT3 in 2024
In a new partnership, United Autosports will switch from running two Oreca 07-Gibsons in the LMP2 class to two McLaren 720s EVO GT3s in the new LMGT3 category in the World Endurance Championship (WEC). This move comes as LMP2 is being removed from the WEC next year due to oversubscription of the Hypercar class and LMGT3. United Autosports will also shift its LMP2 campaign to the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship. The approval of their LMGT3 program by the FIA and ACO selection committee would allow them to compete against top brands like Porsche, Ford, Ferrari, BMW, and Lamborghini. McLaren has a notable history at Le Mans, winning overall in 1995 with the legendary McLaren F1, while United Autosports claimed victory in the LMP2 class in 2020. This partnership is seen as crucial for McLaren’s return to Le Mans and showcases their commitment to motorsport.
Source: Motorsport Week
