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Malthe Jakobsen joins McLaren for its 2027 WEC Hypercar debut, completing the six-driver line-up after 4 years with Peugeot Sport.

Malthe Jakobsen completes McLaren’s 2027 WEC Hypercar line-up following Peugeot departure

Karishma Persad17 hours ago7 hours ago06 mins

McLaren Racing has confirmed Malthe Jakobsen as the sixth and final driver for its 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar programme. The 23-year-old Dane will join the British manufacturer following four years with Peugeot Sport, completing the driver line-up for McLaren’s return to top-class endurance racing. Jakobsen will reunite with former Peugeot teammate Mikkel…

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Leonardo Fornaroli joins McLaren's 2027 WEC Hypercar team alongside Jensen, Vanthoor and Lynn while retaining his F1 reserve role.

McLaren confirms 2025 F2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli for 2027 WEC Hypercar debut

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks ago08 mins

McLaren Racing has confirmed that reigning FIA Formula 2 Champion Leonardo Fornaroli will join its Hypercar programme for the 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). The 21-year-old Italian will make his endurance racing debut with the British manufacturer while continuing his role as a Formula 1 reserve driver. Fornaroli becomes the fourth driver confirmed for…

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Alex Lynn joins McLaren's 2027 WEC Hypercar line-up after Cadillac, teaming up with Mikkel Jensen and Laurens Vanthoor at Le Mans.

Alex Lynn joins McLaren for 2027 WEC Hypercar programme

Karishma Persad4 weeks ago4 weeks ago08 mins

McLaren Racing has confirmed Alex Lynn as the latest addition to its Hypercar driver line-up for the 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), strengthening the British manufacturer’s preparations for its return to top-level endurance racing. The 33-year-old will join Mikkel Jensen and Laurens Vanthoor in the McLaren Hypercar Team after completing his current campaign with…

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Norris discusses his McLaren Hypercar test, the lessons it can bring to F1 and why a future Le Mans start remains possible.

Norris open to future Le Mans chance after McLaren Hypercar test but F1 remains priority

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago09 mins

Lando Norris remains interested in racing at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the future after testing the McLaren Hypercar, but the F1 World Champion insists Formula 1 will continue to take priority over any endurance racing opportunities. The Briton recently drove the MCL-HY at Portimão, building on his previous experience of the car…

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