McLaren Set to Rev Up Le Mans with Hypercar Entry in 2027
Source: news.source.channelnewsasia
McLaren Racing has announced its return to the prestigious Le Mans 24 Hours race in 2027 with a new hypercar in the top category of the World Endurance Championship (WEC). This move marks a significant return for McLaren, which last won Le Mans in 1995 and has been absent from the top tier since 1998. The announcement was made by McLaren's CEO Zak Brown, signaling the team's ambition to reclaim glory on the endurance racing stage.
Key Points
McLaren will compete in the WEC's top hypercar category starting in 2027.
The team aims to revisit their 1995 Le Mans victory with a new hypercar.
McLaren last competed in the top category of Le Mans in 1998.
Zak Brown, McLaren's CEO, announced the return, emphasizing the team's ambition.
Other manufacturers like Ford and Hyundai's Genesis are also planning entries in the hypercar category.
