As reported by Sportscar365, McLaren will move its MCL-HY project into a more demanding phase as it prepares for the car’s first full test at Imola later this month and ahead of its 2027 WEC debut. The British manufacturer completed a two-day rollout at Varano on 4-5 May and now plans an extensive on-track development…
McLaren Racing has added major firepower to its upcoming FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar programme by confirming Laurens Vanthoor as its second driver. The former world champion will join Mikkel Jensen in McLaren’s 2027 line-up, as the British marque prepares to return to top-level international endurance racing with its MCL-HY prototype. McLaren announced Vanthoor’s…
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…
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…
Nick Cassidy left delighted after what he said was his “most dominant win” in his Formula E career. The Kiwi stormed to victory, converting pole position into his 11th Formula E win in what would be his last race with the Jaguar outfit. Was this his favourite win ever? Off the back of his win…
Jaguar Team Principal James Barclay is set to leave Formula E after the London E-Prix double header. The Brit who lead the manufacturer’s Formula E effort since its foundation is heading to the endurance world. Goodbye Formula E Before signing off to become McLaren’s Team Principal, Barclay bid his farewell to the championship. He described…
Nick Cassidy is set to leave Jaguar TCS Racing after the London E-Prix, marking it his last double-header in the black and gold car, after winning multiple races with the team. Though not being with the Jaguar team any more after season 11, Cassidy could possibly move to another team for the 2025/26 season. Cassidy…
Nick Cassidy is expected to leave Jaguar TCS Racing at the conclusion of the current 2024-2025 Formula E season. According to The Race, the New Zealander finalised his decision around late April or early May, during the period surrounding the 2025 Monaco E-Prix. Reportedly, Cassidy has already signed a long-term agreement with another team. This…
The NEOM McLaren Formula E Team is facing a significant transformation as it prepares for the Gen4 era. The prestigious McLaren name likely to exit the electric racing series after the 24/25 season. According to media reports, McLaren CEO Zak Brown has informed team principal Ian James that McLaren will not continue its involvement into…
After guiding Jaguar TCS Racing to Formula E glory and establishing the brand as a powerhouse in electric motorsport, James Barclay is set to step down from his leadership role. The long-serving team principal will conclude his 12-year tenure with Jaguar following the London E-Prix in July, marking a significant transition for one of the…
