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Lando Norris completes 38 laps in McLaren’s MCL-HY at Portimão and says he cannot wait to return as its 2027 WEC debut nears.

Norris “can’t wait” for another McLaren MCL-HY run after Portimão test

Karishma Persad5 days ago4 days ago06 mins

Lando Norris has expressed his desire to return to the cockpit of McLaren’s new MCL-HY Hypercar after completing 38 laps during the manufacturer’s latest FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) test at Portimão. The reigning Formula 1 World Champion joined McLaren Hypercar Team at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve on 14 September for the MCL-HY’s fifth…

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Lando Norris will test McLaren’s MCL-HY at Portimão as McLaren continues preparations for its 2027 WEC and Le Mans debut campaign.

Lando Norris to test McLaren MCL-HY at Portimão ahead of 2027 WEC debut

Karishma Persad1 week ago4 days ago06 mins

Lando Norris will test McLaren’s new MCL-HY Hypercar at the Algarve International Circuit as the manufacturer continues preparations for its return to the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2027. The reigning Formula 1 champion will drive the car at Portimão on Monday 14 September, giving McLaren another opportunity to gather development feedback as it builds…

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McLaren’s MCL-HY completes a 30-hour endurance test as the team shifts towards performance work ahead of its 2027 WEC debut.

McLaren MCL-HY completes first 30-hour endurance test ahead of 2027 WEC debut

Karishma Persad4 weeks ago4 weeks ago010 mins

McLaren has completed the first full endurance test of its MCL-HY Hypercar as development intensifies ahead of the manufacturer’s return to the top level of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2027. The LMDh prototype ran for more than 30 hours at MotorLand Aragón during a programme designed to replicate the demands of an…

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Lando Norris hails a “very special” Goodwood run inthe McLaren MCL-HY as the marque readies its 2027 FIA WEC Hypercar debut season.

Norris hails “very special” Goodwood debut for McLaren MCL-HY

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Lando Norris relished the opportunity to drive McLaren Racing’s new MCL-HY during its first global public appearance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The reigning Formula 1 World Champion guided the striking papaya prototype up the famous 1.86-kilometre hill in West Sussex on 10 July. McLaren Driver Development Programme member Grégoire Saucy also completed demonstration…

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McLaren gives the MCL-HY its public debut at Goodwood as it prepares for its historic 2027 FIA WEC and 24 Hours of Le Mans return.

McLaren MCL-HY makes public debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed ahead of 2027 WEC debut

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

McLaren gave the MCL-HY its first public appearance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed as the British manufacturer continued preparations for its 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) campaign. The Hypercar completed demonstration runs up the famous Goodwood hill after McLaren spent several weeks testing the prototype behind closed doors. Thousands of fans welcomed the…

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McLaren will unite Hypercar, GT3, GT4 and Trophy racing at Le Mans in 2027, creating a landmark celebration of its past and future

“What better place than Le Mans”: McLaren plans landmark 2027 racing celebration

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago07 mins

McLaren will place its history, customer racing programme and Hypercar future at the centre of the 2027 24 Hours of Le Mans. The British marque will make its debut in the top class with two McLaren MCL-HY Hypercars, while McLaren GT3 EVOs will also represent the manufacturer in LMGT3. However, its presence will extend well…

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McLaren targets Le Mans glory in 2027 as the MCL-HY revives Bruce McLaren’s dream and blends proud heritage with new ambition.

McLaren prepares to revive its Le Mans legacy with 2027 Hypercar return

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago07 mins

McLaren will return to the highest level of endurance racing in 2027, more than three decades after its remarkable first-attempt victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The British manufacturer will enter the MCL-HY in the Hypercar category and pursue a second overall victory at La Sarthe. In doing so, McLaren will reconnect its…

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McLaren advances its MCL-HY test programme with Imola next, endurance runs planned and continued development ahead of 2027 WEC debut.

McLaren maps out full-year MCL-HY test programme ahead of 2027 WEC debut

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago08 mins

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…

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McLaren strengthens 2027 WEC Hypercar project with Laurens Vanthoor

Karishma Persad5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

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…

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

McLaren MCL-HY Hypercar hits the track ahead of 2027 WEC debut

Karishma Persad5 months ago5 months ago010 mins

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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