Norris completes first full test in McLaren’s Le Mans Hypercar
Norris logged 38 laps and 177 miles in McLaren’s MCL-HY, giving feedback as the team develops its 2027 World Endurance Championship return.
- On Monday, reigning Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris conducted a one-day test of the McLaren MCL-HY at the Algarve International Circuit in Portugal, completing 38 laps.
- McLaren's Hypercar programme, officially announced last year, aims for a 2027 return to the FIA World Endurance Championship, with track testing beginning earlier in 2026.
- During the session, the Briton logged 177 miles while providing development feedback, stating, "First of all, a big thanks to the McLaren Hypercar Team for letting me drive the MCL-HY."
- McLaren Hypercar team principal James Barclay praised Norris's seamless integration, noting the squad looks forward to welcoming him back amid speculation of a potential 24 Hours of Le Mans debut.
- While McLaren has yet to finalize its full 2027 driver line-up, any potential Le Mans outing remains dependent on avoiding conflicts with Norris's upcoming Formula 1 commitments.
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Lando Norris, the reigning Formula 1 champion, has completed his first test aboard the McLaren MCL-HY Le Mans Hypercar in Portimao. The test session took place on Monday, after an intense weekend at the Spanish Grand Prix, where he was unable to take victory due to a Virtual Safety Car […] The entry Lando Norris completes his first test with the McLaren MCL-HY at Le Mans appeared first on FormulaRapida.net.
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