McLaren Racing confirmed the arrival of Dane Malthe Jakobsen alongside its Hypercar crew for the 2027 WEC season.
McLaren Racing continues building its future in the world of Endurance racing. The British manufacturer officially announced yesterday the signing of Malthe Jakobsen, a twenty-three-year-old Danish driver, who will join its Hypercar program starting from the 2027 season.
This arrival completes an already promising roster for the Woking-based outfit. Jakobsen, currently under contract with Peugeot in FIA WEC, will bring his experience gained on international circuits. The young Scandinavian has demonstrated his abilities at the highest level of endurance racing, which naturally attracted the attention of McLaren's decision-makers.
The Danish driver will line up behind the wheel of the future McLaren MCL-HY, the Hypercar prototype the manufacturer is currently developing for its entry into the premier category of the FIA World Endurance Championship. He will thus compete in the major events on the calendar, including the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans.
This appointment is part of McLaren's long-term strategy in Endurance racing. After years of absence from the top level of endurance racing, the brand now intends to make its mark in the Hypercar category against the other major global manufacturers.
This arrival completes an already promising roster for the Woking-based outfit. Jakobsen, currently under contract with Peugeot in FIA WEC, will bring his experience gained on international circuits. The young Scandinavian has demonstrated his abilities at the highest level of endurance racing, which naturally attracted the attention of McLaren's decision-makers.
The Danish driver will line up behind the wheel of the future McLaren MCL-HY, the Hypercar prototype the manufacturer is currently developing for its entry into the premier category of the FIA World Endurance Championship. He will thus compete in the major events on the calendar, including the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans.
This appointment is part of McLaren's long-term strategy in Endurance racing. After years of absence from the top level of endurance racing, the brand now intends to make its mark in the Hypercar category against the other major global manufacturers.
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Source: Ouest-France