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McLaren has confirmed the immediate exit of Jake Hughes from its team.
McLaren has announced that Jake Hughes has left its Formula E team following the conclusion of the season in London, where he completed two seasons and achieved four pole positions and a podium. Hughes had been with the team for four-and-a-half years since its time as Mercedes-EQ and is expected to stay in the championship, possibly moving to another team. Hughes expressed gratitude for his time at McLaren and the support he received, feeling strange about leaving his home team. Team principal Ian James praised Hughes for his contributions on and off the track, highlighting his pole positions and P2 finish in Shanghai this year. Hughes played a critical role in McLaren’s successful transition to Formula E and is appreciated for his dedication by the team.
