Home » Sports » Formula 1

Alex Lynn joins McLaren for their 2027 Hypercar debut

Alex Lynn will leave Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA at the end of the 2026 season to join McLaren’s Hypercar programme, becoming the latest addition to the British manufacturer’s highly anticipated return to top-class endurance racing in 2027.

Motorsport Week

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 3:01 PM

Key Things to Know

Alex Lynn will leave Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA to join McLaren for its 2027 Hypercar program.
The 33-year-old driver joins Mikkel Jensen and Laurens Vanthoor in McLaren's FIA World Endurance Championship roster.
Lynn brings significant experience, including four Hypercar pole positions and a 2020 Le Mans class victory.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Alex Lynn will leave Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA at the end of the 2026 season to join McLaren's Hypercar program. McLaren Racing confirmed Lynn as its third driver for the 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship campaign, where he will team up with Mikkel Jensen and Laurens Vanthoor in the new MCL-HY effort.

The 33-year-old Briton brings extensive endurance racing experience, including four Hypercar pole positions with Cadillac, a Le Mans LMGTE Pro victory in 2020, and two 12 Hours of Sebring wins. Lynn stated his goal is to win a world championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans with McLaren after finishing the 2026 season.

Read the full article on Motorsport Week

Alex Lynn joins McLaren for their 2027 Hypercar debut

More Formula 1 News

Never Miss a Sports Update