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McLaren has clarified remarks made about it expanding into new forms of motorsport – and what it might mean for IndyCar and Formula E.
McLaren is considering branching out into sports car racing, potentially impacting its IndyCar and Formula E programs. McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown expressed interest in entering endurance racing in WEC and/or IMSA at the 24 Hours of Daytona. He mentioned that adding these championships to their portfolio is a definite consideration. There is a possibility that entering new forms of motorsports could affect IndyCar or Formula E, but Formula 1 is considered safe. McLaren stated that they evaluate all potential opportunities and their impact on existing obligations when making decisions. Despite exploring new opportunities, McLaren reaffirmed its commitment to its current racing championships. McLaren is focused on competing in series that align with their long-term strategy and maintaining success across all race competitions they participate in.
