McLaren Racing has confirmed that its potential entry into sports car racing's top tier won't impact its existing motorsport programs. The team is exploring opportunities in the FIA World Endurance Championship's Hypercar class and IMSA's GTP category while maintaining its current Formula 1, IndyCar, and Formula E commitments.

The anticipated Hypercar program would likely be operated by McLaren Automotive, a separate entity from McLaren Racing, with support from United Autosports and an external manufacturer. This structure would minimize resource impact on existing racing operations.

McLaren has a rich history in sports car racing, including victories in the 1995 and 1996 BPR Global GT series with the F1 GTR. The team also secured an overall win at the 1995 24 Hours of Le Mans while competing in the LMGT1 class. Earlier success came in Can-Am racing during the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Currently, McLaren's Formula E team operates as a Nissan customer and has shown strong performance in the GEN3 Evo era, securing third and fourth places at the São Paulo season opener. This success has positioned them second in the teams' championship, outperforming their factory-supported competitors.

In an official statement, McLaren Racing emphasized its commitment to current racing programs while maintaining flexibility to evaluate new opportunities that align with their long-term strategy and resource capabilities.

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