McLaren’s MCL-HY completes its first test in Italy, with Mikkel Jensen praising the team’s progress before its 2027 WEC debut.
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Jensen delighted after first first miles in MCL-HY ahead of 2027 WEC debut

McLaren has taken a significant step towards its return to top-level sportscar racing after the new MCL-HY completed its first on-track running in Italy. The McLaren Hypercar Team, which will enter the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2027 as McLaren United AS, gathered trackside for the first time at the Autodromo Riccardo Paletti in…

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McLaren’s MCL-HY Hypercar begins testing, blending hybrid innovation and racing heritage ahead of its 2027 WEC debut.
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McLaren MCL-HY Hypercar hits the track ahead of 2027 WEC debut

McLaren has taken a major step in its return to top-tier endurance racing with the reveal and first on-track test of its forthcoming MCL-HY Hypercar. Set to make its competitive debut in the 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), the car represents a bold new chapter for the British marque as it prepares to rejoin…

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McLaren reveals MCL-HY Hypercar for 2027 FIA WEC return, marking its comeback to top-tier endurance racing after nearly 30 years.
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McLaren names 2027 WEC Hypercar challenger as MCL-HY

McLaren Racing has officially revealed the name of its much-anticipated Hypercar, the MCL-HY, as it prepares to return to the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2027. This announcement marks a significant step in the brand’s long-awaited comeback to top-tier endurance racing after nearly three decades away. The British manufacturer aims to build on its…

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Bosch renews WEC and Le Mans partnership for 2026–27, continuing its key role in hybrid technology and endurance racing innovation.
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Bosch strengthens commitment to WEC and Le Mans with 2026-2027 extension

Bosch has extended its partnership with the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the 2026–2027 seasons. As a result, the company will continue to serve as both a Premium Partner and Technical Partner, reinforcing its long-standing involvement in top-level endurance racing. Moreover, this agreement highlights Bosch’s sustained focus…

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McLaren prepares for 2027 Le Mans return under James Barclay, targeting success in the WEC Hypercar era with a long-term vision.
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New era beckons as McLaren builds towards 2027 WEC Hypercar return with Barclay at helm

McLaren is preparing for a landmark return to top-level endurance racing in the 2027 World Endurance Championship (WEC), marking its first appearance at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in nearly three decades. Following its iconic debut victory in 1995 with the F1 GTR, the British manufacturer is now targeting success in the modern Hypercar…

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Mikkel Jensen says he is in a “golden time” of his career as he helps develop McLaren Racing’s new Hypercar for its 2027 WEC return.
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Jensen embraces key development role as McLaren prepares of 2027 WEC Hypercar return

Mikkel Jensen believes he has reached the ideal stage of his endurance racing career as he prepares to play a central role in McLaren Racing’s ambitious Hypercar project for WEC 2027. The Danish driver feels the timing of his recruitment could prove crucial as the British manufacturer gears up for its return to the top…

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Ford Racing recruits Le Mans-winning engineer Leena Gade and top-tier talent to boost its Hypercar programme for a 2027 WEC return.
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Ford strengthens 2027 WEC Hypercar project with top-tier talent

Ford Racing is stepping up its preparations for its highly anticipated return to the top tier of endurance racing in 2027, announcing a series of high-profile engineering appointments. With the Hypercar category increasingly competitive, the Blue Oval is leaving no stone unturned in building a team capable of challenging for overall honours in the FIA…

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Ford sets bold Le Mans target for its 2027 WEC Hypercar return as executives and team leaders stress one goal: victory.
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Ford sets clear target for 2026 WEC Hypercar return: “This car has to go to Le Mans and it has to win. Period.”

Ford has set an uncompromising target for its upcoming return to the top class of international endurance racing. As the manufacturer prepares to enter the FIA World Endurance Championship Hypercar category in 2027, senior leadership has made its expectations unmistakably clear. During its annual Season Launch event in Detroit, Ford Racing released further details about…

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Ford confirms Hypercar drivers and a 5.4-litre naturally aspirated V8 as preparations intensify for its ambitious 2027 WEC return.
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Ford reveals drivers and V8 engine for 2027 WEC Hypercar programme

Ford has taken another major step toward its return to the top class of endurance racing. The manufacturer has confirmed the first drivers for its forthcoming FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar programme while revealing key technical details about the 2027 Ford Racing entry. The announcements came during the brand’s annual Season Launch event at…

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Mikkel Jensen joins McLaren Racing for its 2027 WEC Hypercar debut, describing “goosebumps” after visiting McLaren Technology Centre.
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McLaren signs Mikkel Jensen for ambitious 2027 WEC Hypercar programme

McLaren Racing has confirmed Mikkel Jensen as the first driver for its ambitious return to the top class of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2027. The Danish driver admitted he felt “goosebumps” as he joined the iconic British marque’s Hypercar programme. Thus, the announcement marks a significant milestone for McLaren’s endurance racing revival,…

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