McLaren has officially pulled the covers off its long-awaited return to top-tier endurance racing with the all-new MCL-HY Hypercar, machine built to take on the world’s toughest stage: the FIA World Endurance Championship and the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans from 2027.
This marks a defining moment for McLaren Racing, completing its presence across motorsport’s elite trio and reigniting its ambition to conquer the coveted Triple Crown, Le Mans, alongside the Monaco Grand Prix and Indianapolis 500.
Developed to LMDh regulations, the MCL-HY blends cutting-edge engineering with unmistakable McLaren DNA. At its core lies a twin-turbocharged V6 paired with a hybrid system, delivering close to 700bhp to the rear wheels. Wrapped in a lightweight carbon fibre chassis and tipping the scales at just over a tonne, the car is engineered for one purpose: sustained, relentless performance over 24 hours of racing.
Its striking test livery pays homage to the McLaren M6A, a nod to Bruce McLaren’s original Le Mans vision, one that never came to fruition, until now.
Alongside the race car, McLaren is launching something even more tantalising for collectors: the MCL-HY GTR. This track-only derivative strips away the hybrid system in favour of a pure combustion experience, pushing output to around 720bhp while reducing weight and complexity.
But the real hook? Ownership goes far beyond the car.
Through the “Project: Endurance” program, clients are embedded into McLaren’s racing journey, gaining insider access to development, testing, and even the drama of Le Mans itself. Add in a two-year global track program with full race support, and this becomes less a purchase and more a passport into elite motorsport.
Track testing kicks off in 2026 with drivers including Mikkel Jensen, Grégoire Saucy, Richard Verschoor, and Ben Hanley helping shape the car ahead of its competitive debut.
McLaren’s last outright Le Mans victory came in 1995 with the iconic McLaren F1 GTR. Now, with the Hypercar class fiercer than ever, the British marque is stepping back into the fight, not just to compete, but to win. And if the MCL-HY delivers on its promise, 2027 could mark the beginning of a new endurance racing era, painted unmistakably in papaya orange.
