Asger Risom
McLaren has confirmed plans to return to endurance racing with a new hybrid hypercar, aiming to reclaim the Le Mans crown more than 30 years after its historic 1995 victory with the F1 GTR.
McLaren has confirmed plans to return to endurance racing with a new hybrid hypercar, aiming to reclaim the Le Mans crown more than 30 years after its historic 1995 victory with the F1 GTR.
A Bold Return to Le Mans
McLaren will compete in the World Endurance Championship with a newly developed hypercar, with sights firmly set on Le Mans 2027.
Remembering the F1 GTR Triumph
The project pays homage to McLaren’s legendary 1995 Le Mans win, seeking to replicate that success in modern endurance racing.
Cutting-Edge Hybrid Powertrain
The new hypercar features a bespoke Dallara chassis and a V6 twin-turbo hybrid system developed with Autotecnica Motori.
Leadership for a New Era
James Barclay, current head of Jaguar’s Formula E team, will lead the endurance programme, joining McLaren in September.
United Autosports Joins Forces
UK-based United Autosports, known for LMP2 and LMP3 racing, will partner with McLaren to run the ambitious WEC project.
A Road-Legal Hypercar Version
Alongside the race car, McLaren will produce 10 customer versions that share the same powertrain and chassis but are road-legal.
Exclusive Ownership Experience
Buyers of the 10 units will enjoy development sessions, track testing, and two years of dedicated support from McLaren.
A Fierce Le Mans Battle Ahead
McLaren’s return adds excitement to a hyper-competitive endurance grid already featuring Ferrari, Toyota, and Porsche.
