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McLaren is still in play to enter the FIA World Endurance Championship’s Hypercar ranks as a manufacturer in the future, following the ACO and FIA’s decision to extend the current ruleset by two ye…
McLaren is considering entering the FIA World Endurance Championship’s Hypercar ranks in the future, following the extension of the current ruleset until the end of the 2029 season. McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown and McLaren CEO Michael Leiters expressed their support for the extension during the ACO’s annual press conference at Le Mans. Brown mentioned that McLaren could potentially develop a car for debut in 2027, giving them ample time to compete before the end of the regulation cycle. The team’s interest in Hypercar racing has been long-standing, with strong financial stability and successful results in other racing programs contributing to their readiness to take on a new project. McLaren views the LMDh ruleset as the most appealing option if they decide to proceed with a Hypercar program, with a focus on aligning their racing activities without compromising competitiveness.
