McLaren Confirms 2027 Hypercar Entry for Le Mans Top-Class Return
McLaren has unveiled its Hypercar programme set to join the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2027, marking the British marque's return to the top class at Le Mans.
McLaren has unveiled its Hypercar programme set to join the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2027, marking the British marque's return to the top class at Le Mans.
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McLaren's Dallara-based LMDh prototype is set for its first on-track running in May, opening a roughly two-year development window before the British manufacturer's Hypercar debut in 2027.