Overview

• The NEOM McLaren Formula E Team will shut down when the season ends after no buyer emerged from its sale process.
• Its grid slot licence returns to the promoter Formula E Operations after the London E-Prix in late July.
• The exit leaves the championship with 20 cars for the first time since the 2017–18 season.
• Rookie Taylor Barnard has secured a multi-year deal with DS Penske, while Sam Bird and other staff explore new options.
• McLaren is in negotiations over break-of-contract payments to the series promoter and its powertrain and battery suppliers.