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Grégoire Saucy Earns Full-Time McLaren Hypercar Seat for 2027 WEC Season

Grégoire Saucy has secured a full-time drive with the McLaren Hypercar Team for the 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship season after graduating from the McLaren Driver Development Programme.

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 5:28 PM
Grégoire Saucy Earns Full-Time McLaren Hypercar Seat for 2027 WEC Season
Key Things to Know
  • Grégoire Saucy has earned a full-time McLaren Hypercar race seat for the 2027 WEC season.
  • The 26-year-old Swiss driver graduated to the role through the McLaren Driver Development Programme.
  • Saucy extensively tested the new MCL-HY Hypercar alongside McLaren works driver Mikkel Jensen.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Grégoire Saucy has secured a full-time seat with the McLaren Hypercar Team for the 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship season. The 26-year-old Swiss driver earned the promotion after progressing through the McLaren Driver Development Programme and participating extensively in testing and development for the new MCL-HY Hypercar.

Saucy previously drove for United Autosports, claiming the European Le Mans Series title alongside his teammates with two wins. McLaren Hypercar Team Principal James Barclay praised Saucy's pace and methodical approach, noting his promotion exemplifies the team's pathway from development to a works race seat.

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