McLaren keeps F1 at heart as it expands to IndyCar, Formula E and WEC

McLaren Racing aims to keep Formula 1 at the center of its operations even as the team expands into IndyCar, Formula E, and a planned entry into the World Endurance Championship in 2027. Chief executive Zak Brown described the F1 program as the “beating heart” of the organisation, while outlining a broader strategy to diversify across global motorsport disciplines without diluting the team’s F1 identity. The driver lineup has helped drive the current momentum, with Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris taking the bulk of the company’s attention as they fight for the title midway through the season.

Brown said the expansion is a natural progression for a modern automotive racer, stressing that the group will remain rooted in Formula 1 even as it competes in new arenas. McLaren has surged to a commanding lead in the 2025 F1 Constructors’ standings and sits well ahead of rivals as the season approaches the summer break. In parallel, Norris and Piastri have dominated the Drivers’ championship race, reflecting a period of strong performance that Brown attributed in part to the team’s multi-series experience and the depth of its technical and commercial partnerships. The team’s longer-term...