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McLaren Confirms Formula E Exit to Prioritize F1, IndyCar, and WEC Hypercar Program

The team will conclude its Formula E campaign after the 2024/25 season, reallocating resources toward its 2027 World Endurance Championship entry and other core motorsport efforts.

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Overview

  • McLaren announced it will leave Formula E at the end of the 2024/25 season as part of a strategic motorsport portfolio realignment.
  • The decision comes as McLaren shifts focus to Formula 1, IndyCar, and its confirmed 2027 entry into the Hypercar class of the World Endurance Championship.
  • The Formula E team, which achieved its best results this season with three podium finishes and third place in the standings, is now up for sale.
  • McLaren first entered Formula E in 2022 by acquiring the former Mercedes works team and switching to Nissan powertrains.
  • CEO Zak Brown emphasized the importance of aligning with McLaren's long-term strategy while ensuring a smooth transition for the Formula E team to new ownership.