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Hyundai joining Formula E in partnership with McLaren looks ever more likely – with neither the series nor McLaren being very coy about it. Sam Smith has the latest
Hyundai is considering entering Formula E, possibly collaborating with McLaren starting in 2028, as revealed by The Race last month. Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds has confirmed talks with Hyundai and expressed the potential for their involvement. Hyundai currently focuses on the World Rally Championship, planning to continue this program alongside a new project in endurance sportscar racing from 2026. Dodds mentioned Hyundai’s interest in electrification, highlighting the manufacturer’s sensibility towards timing and competitiveness in motorsport. While it is unlikely for Hyundai to join Formula E at the start of the Gen4 era in 2026, Formula E offers flexibility for manufacturers to enter at various points within the championship. McLaren Formula E team principal Ian James acknowledged Hyundai’s interest in Formula E, and the potential collaboration between both parties is under discussion.
