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McLaren is returning to Le Mans in 2027 with a hypercar entry.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has expressed his desire to see Fernando Alonso lead McLaren’s return to Le Mans in 2027, as the team plans a full works entry in the hypercar class.
Alonso, a two-time Le Mans winner, is considered a strong contender for the project by Brown, who praised Alonso’s talent and athleticism.
Despite no official driver announcements, Brown envisions Alonso as a key figure in McLaren’s Le Mans efforts.
Current McLaren race driver Oscar Piastri has acknowledged the potential of a Le Mans programme but is currently focused on his F1 commitments, emphasizing the need for full dedication to each championship.
Piastri believes that adequate preparation and respect for Le Mans are crucial, suggesting that juggling both F1 and endurance racing may not do justice to either competition.
