Overview
- McLaren selected Garage 59 to campaign its LMGT3 entries in the 2026 FIA WEC, replacing United Autosports.
- The British squad plans a two-car McLaren 720S GT3 EVO effort operated from a new base in Northampton.
- The handover remains subject to FIA and ACO approval, with driver lineups yet to be confirmed.
- United Autosports will step back after the 2025 Bahrain finale to concentrate on McLaren’s LMDh Hypercar program under the McLaren United AS banner.
- Initial testing of the Dallara co-developed LMDh is scheduled for early in the second quarter of next year.