{"id":2036309,"date":"2026-07-10T09:05:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T06:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2036309"},"modified":"2026-07-10T09:05:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T06:05:00","slug":"mclaren-to-debut-hypercar-with-goodwood-run-ahead-of-2027-le-mans-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2036309","title":{"rendered":"McLaren to debut Hypercar with Goodwood run ahead of 2027 Le Mans return"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/hhdf3axxaaakxcx.jpeg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>McLaren to debut Hypercar with Goodwood run ahead of 2027 Le Mans return<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>McLaren will showcase its Hypercar at the Goodwood Festival of Speed before a planned return to Le Mans in 2027<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Sam Hall <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-07-10T10:05:00+01:00\">10 Jul 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/hhdf3axxaaakxcx.jpeg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/hhdf3axxaaakxcx.jpeg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/hhdf3axxaaakxcx.jpeg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/hhdf3axxaaakxcx.jpeg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/hhdf3axxaaakxcx.jpeg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/hhdf3axxaaakxcx.jpeg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/hhdf3axxaaakxcx.jpeg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/hhdf3axxaaakxcx.jpeg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/hhdf3axxaaakxcx.jpeg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>McLaren&#8217;s 2027 Hypercar<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0McLaren<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<aside>\n<div class=\"preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div>  Prefer Crash.Net on Google <\/div>\n<div> See our stories more often<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"button\">  Add <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>McLaren has announced that its 2027 Le Mans hypercar will make its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on Friday, with Lando Norris expected to get behind the wheel.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has made no secret of his desire to win the Triple Crown for the team, with this consisting of the Monaco Grand Prix, the Indianapolis 500, and the Le Mans 24 Hours.<\/p>\n<p>To tackle the IndyCar aspect, McLaren recently announced that six-time champion Scott Dixon will join Pato O&#8217;Ward for next season, while Felix Rosenqvist will return to the team after taking victory in this year&#8217;s Indy 500.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/2026_wec-launch-shot-01_garage_8k-e1777843124932.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/2026_wec-launch-shot-01_garage_8k-e1777843124932.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/2026_wec-launch-shot-01_garage_8k-e1777843124932.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/2026_wec-launch-shot-01_garage_8k-e1777843124932.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/2026_wec-launch-shot-01_garage_8k-e1777843124932.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/2026_wec-launch-shot-01_garage_8k-e1777843124932.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/2026_wec-launch-shot-01_garage_8k-e1777843124932.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/2026_wec-launch-shot-01_garage_8k-e1777843124932.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/2026_wec-launch-shot-01_garage_8k-e1777843124932.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>The McLaren MCL-HY<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0McLaren<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The team&#8217;s Hypercar, which was unveiled in May, was not involved in the hillclimb action on Thursday, but will head onto the track for the first time on Friday, with two runs planned. It will also be showcased on Saturday, before returning to testing on Sunday.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The MCL-HY will go up the hill for the first time at 11AM BST on Friday, with a further run in the afternoon. Runs are planned for 12:40PM BST and 05:05PM BST on Saturday.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-b61ff7a4542f3a1d642fa3ac1e126ed9dbc4748305b9440005f2e36e91347a7d\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>McLaren unveils Hypercar for 2027 top class Le Mans return with touching tribute<\/li>\n<li>McLaren&#8217;s Le Mans-winning F1 GTR set for demo run at Goodwood Festival of Speed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>F1 champion Norris and Laurens Vanthoor, a driver in McLaren&#8217;s LMDh WEC campaign, are named on the entry list as the drivers who will demonstrate the Hypercar.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Goodwood Festival of Speed is the greatest car show on Earth, so it made sense for us to have this on our radar,&#8221; said team principal James Barclay.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423132_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423132_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423132_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423132_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423132_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423132_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423132_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423132_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423132_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Norris will drive the MCL-HY at Goodwood<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0XPB Images<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&#8220;But the truth is, it\u2019s extremely early in our test programme, so it was very lightly pencilled in. However, our team has done an incredible job, hitting every target on- and off-track so we made the last-minute call to divert the MCL-HY to the event for two of the four days and share it with the passionate motorsport fans that attend.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cThe appetite for sports car racing in the UK is huge and we\u2019re delighted that Goodwood gives us the opportunity to celebrate this. 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sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>The McLaren MCL-HY<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0McLaren<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The team&#8217;s Hypercar, which was unveiled in May, was not involved in the hillclimb action on Thursday, but will head onto the track for the first time on Friday, with two runs planned. It will also be showcased on Saturday, before returning to testing on Sunday.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The MCL-HY will go up the hill for the first time at 11AM BST on Friday, with a further run in the afternoon. Runs are planned for 12:40PM BST and 05:05PM BST on Saturday.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-b61ff7a4542f3a1d642fa3ac1e126ed9dbc4748305b9440005f2e36e91347a7d\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>McLaren unveils Hypercar for 2027 top class Le Mans return with touching tribute<\/li>\n<li>McLaren&#8217;s Le Mans-winning F1 GTR set for demo run at Goodwood Festival of Speed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>F1 champion Norris and Laurens Vanthoor, a driver in McLaren&#8217;s LMDh WEC campaign, are named on the entry list as the drivers who will demonstrate the Hypercar.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Goodwood Festival of Speed is the greatest car show on Earth, so it made sense for us to have this on our radar,&#8221; said team principal James Barclay.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423132_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423132_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423132_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423132_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423132_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423132_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423132_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423132_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423132_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Norris will drive the MCL-HY at Goodwood<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0XPB Images<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&#8220;But the truth is, it\u2019s extremely early in our test programme, so it was very lightly pencilled in. However, our team has done an incredible job, hitting every target on- and off-track so we made the last-minute call to divert the MCL-HY to the event for two of the four days and share it with the passionate motorsport fans that attend.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cThe appetite for sports car racing in the UK is huge and we\u2019re delighted that Goodwood gives us the opportunity to celebrate this. UK-based fans who are hungry for more will also now have the chance to see the Hypercar class in action at Silverstone, as the WEC returns to the Home of British Motorsport next year.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>McLaren has announced that its 2027 Le Mans hypercar will make its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on Friday, with Lando Norris expected to get behind the wheel.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has made no secret of his desire to win the Triple Crown for the team, with this consisting of the Monaco Grand Prix, the Indianapolis 500, and the Le Mans 24 Hours.<\/p>\n<p>To tackle the IndyCar aspect, McLaren recently announced that six-time champion Scott Dixon will join Pato O&#8217;Ward for next season, while Felix Rosenqvist will return to the team after taking victory in this year&#8217;s Indy 500.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/2026_wec-launch-shot-01_garage_8k-e1777843124932.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/2026_wec-launch-shot-01_garage_8k-e1777843124932.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/2026_wec-launch-shot-01_garage_8k-e1777843124932.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/2026_wec-launch-shot-01_garage_8k-e1777843124932.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/2026_wec-launch-shot-01_garage_8k-e1777843124932.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/2026_wec-launch-shot-01_garage_8k-e1777843124932.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/2026_wec-launch-shot-01_garage_8k-e1777843124932.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/2026_wec-launch-shot-01_garage_8k-e1777843124932.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/2026_wec-launch-shot-01_garage_8k-e1777843124932.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>The McLaren MCL-HY<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0McLaren<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The team&#8217;s Hypercar, which was unveiled in May, was not involved in the hillclimb action on Thursday, but will head onto the track for the first time on Friday, with two runs planned. It will also be showcased on Saturday, before returning to testing on Sunday.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The MCL-HY will go up the hill for the first time at 11AM BST on Friday, with a further run in the afternoon. Runs are planned for 12:40PM BST and 05:05PM BST on Saturday.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-b61ff7a4542f3a1d642fa3ac1e126ed9dbc4748305b9440005f2e36e91347a7d\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>McLaren unveils Hypercar for 2027 top class Le Mans return with touching tribute<\/li>\n<li>McLaren&#8217;s Le Mans-winning F1 GTR set for demo run at Goodwood Festival of Speed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>F1 champion Norris and Laurens Vanthoor, a driver in McLaren&#8217;s LMDh WEC campaign, are named on the entry list as the drivers who will demonstrate the Hypercar.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Goodwood Festival of Speed is the greatest car show on Earth, so it made sense for us to have this on our radar,&#8221; said team principal James Barclay.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423132_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423132_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423132_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423132_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423132_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423132_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423132_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423132_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423132_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Norris will drive the MCL-HY at Goodwood<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0XPB Images<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&#8220;But the truth is, it\u2019s extremely early in our test programme, so it was very lightly pencilled in. However, our team has done an incredible job, hitting every target on- and off-track so we made the last-minute call to divert the MCL-HY to the event for two of the four days and share it with the passionate motorsport fans that attend.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cThe appetite for sports car racing in the UK is huge and we\u2019re delighted that Goodwood gives us the opportunity to celebrate this. 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