McLaren to quit Formula E at end of season

McLaren has announced it will end its participation in Formula E at the end of the current season.

The decision comes two weeks after it confirmed its entry into the World Endurance Championship in 2027. The team already competes in Formula 1 and IndyCar.

The team said it is leaving the all-electric single-seater championship for strategic reasons and will seek a buyer for its Formula E squad.

“We are immensely proud of what we have achieved in Formula E and the series plays an integral part in the overall motorsport landscape,” said McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown, “but the time is right to explore other opportunities that more closely align with McLaren Racing’s overall strategic direction – including our 2027 entry into the FIA World Endurance Championship.

“For now, we are focused on setting this great team up for future success by working towards securing a new owner. The team has delivered a strong start to the year and we intend to finish the season on a high. I’d like to thank the team, Formula E, our partners, and our fans for their continued support.”

McLaren entered Formula E in 2022 after buying the championship-winning Mercedes team. The Nissan-powered team lies third in the standings, Taylor Barnard having scored three podium finishes and a pole position.

With 11 races left this year before it withdraws, team principal Ian James insisted they “will be giving our all to make sure that we finish the current chapter of our Formula E adventure in style.”

“My heartfelt thanks goes out to the company, our partners and all of our fans, for their trust and support throughout, which will continue as we fight to the end of this year’s championship,” he said. “This team is second-to-none in terms of the talent within – talent which has delivered huge success in the past and will continue to do so in the future.”

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