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McLaren Confirms Formula E Exit After 2024-25 Season

The team will transition ownership as McLaren shifts focus to Formula 1, IndyCar, and a 2027 Hypercar entry in the World Endurance Championship.

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Formula One F1 - Pre-Season Testing - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - February 21, 2024 McLaren's logo is seen during the pre-season testing REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed/ FIle Photo
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Overview

  • McLaren will leave Formula E at the end of the 2024-25 season following a strategic review of its motorsport priorities.
  • The team, currently operating under McLaren branding, is seeking new ownership to remain in the series beyond this season, potentially through 2026.
  • McLaren’s departure aligns with its focus on Formula 1, IndyCar, and a confirmed entry into the World Endurance Championship's Hypercar class in 2027.
  • The Formula E team, which uses Nissan powertrains under contract until 2026, is currently third in the standings with standout performances from rookie driver Taylor Barnard.
  • Formula E leadership has expressed confidence in the team's ability to secure new investors and continue competing under a rebranded identity.