McLaren has confirmed that it will compete in Formula E in the 2022-23 season, they take over the Mercedes EQ team which has been confirmed to withdraw from the Formula E championship.
The entry of the British team is indeed starting to get serious in the electric motorsport event, previously they also participated in the Extreme E series for this year. McLaren enters Formula E in its ninth season under the auspices of McLaren Racing.
The current head of the Mercedes team, Ian James, is rumored to remain at the helm of the Formula E team. “Today’s announcement highlights the next exciting chapter in the team’s development. Being part of the McLaren Racing family is an honor, they have always been synonymous with success and high performance. great moment for everyone involved but, above all, for the people who make up this team.”
McLaren itself has not announced how the line-up of its drivers, it is possible that Stoffel Vandoorne and Nyck De Vries will be maintained, considering that Stoffel’s performance has been very bright this season, and is ranked first in the standings. While Nyck was the world champion last season.
For suppliers of resources as well as agreements with sponsors to help fund the team, further information will be provided.
“Formula E is run separately from our F1 and IndyCar teams, Formula E complements and builds on our EV racing program with Extreme E. I firmly believe that Formula E will give McLaren Racing a greater understanding of EV racing, while providing a point of difference to fans , partners and everyone,” said McLaren CEO Zak Brown.
