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The car, the team and the team boss – McLaren officially reveals full details of its WEC and Le Mans Hypercar plan for 2027
McLaren has announced its return to top-tier endurance racing in the Hypercar class, with details revealed at a press conference at Le Mans ahead of the 2025 edition of the 24-hour race.
The car will comply with LMDHh technical regulations and use a Dallara chassis paired with a twin-turbo V6 engine derived from the Artura supercar.
The racing team McLaren has chosen is United Autosports, which will now be named McLaren United AS, showcasing a long-standing successful partnership.
The team’s statistics are impressive, with wins in Le Mans, European Le Mans Series, WEC, and many other titles across various racing categories.
James Barclay, former Jaguar motorsport chief, will join as team principal, bringing valuable experience to the endurance racing program.
