McLaren GT3 EVO to compete in 24 Hours of Le Mans race on 30th anniversary of the marque’s iconic debut victory

McLaren GT3 EVO to compete in 24 Hours of Le Mans race on 30th anniversary of the marque’s iconic debut victory

• Two McLaren GT3 EVO cars will contest the LM GT3 class
• McLaren returned to Le Mans in 2024, securing pole position in class
• Racing partner United Autosports running two McLaren GT3 EVO cars in this year’s FIA World Endurance Championship

McLaren race cars will compete at this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans race, 30 years after the McLaren F1 GTR secured a famous debut victory in the iconic endurance race. The #59 car that won in 1995 was one of four McLaren F1 GTRs taking the top five positions.

The 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans will see McLaren racing partner, United Autosports, run two McLaren GT3 EVO cars. Grégoire Saucy, James Cottingham and Sébastien Baud will compete in a car wearing the legendary #59, with Darren Leung, Marino Sato and Sean Gelael in car #95.

The McLaren GT3 EVO first featured at Le Mans in 2024, with one of the three cars competing for GT3 honours securing class pole position in qualifying. The United Autosports cars racing this year will be aiming to match that and go on to score points to strengthen their contention for the 2025 World Endurance Championship LMGT3 title.

McLaren’s commitment to the World Endurance Championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans race has recently been significantly strengthened with the announcement of entry to the Hypercar class in 2027.

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Ends Historic Le Mans victory for McLaren in 1995 

On June 18 1995, McLaren F1 GTR #59 crossed the finish line to win the world’s most famous 24-hour race. Driven by JJ Lehto, Yannick Dalmas and Masanori Sekiya, the #59 car was the first of four F1 GTRs in the top five places, completing a stunning debut for McLaren as a manufacturer. The victory completed a Triple Crown achievement that is unique to McLaren.

The Triple Crown refers to victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Indianapolis 500 and Monaco Grand Prix. McLaren is the only team to have won all three of these iconic races.

A selection of high-resolution images accompanying this release is available to download from the McLaren Automotive media site – cars.mclaren.press

About McLaren Automotive:
McLaren Automotive is a producer of ultra high-performance, lightweight supercars. Launched in 2010, the company is part of McLaren Group Holdings.

Headquartered at the McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) in Woking, Surrey, England, McLaren Automotive is driven by the challenge of creating the world’s most exhilarating, engaging and benchmark setting vehicles. Leveraging over 60 years of history in authentic, racing performance, McLaren has delivered some of the most spectacular supercars ever made.

The company’s product portfolio of GTS, supercar, Motorsport and Ultimate models are retailed in over 40 markets around the world. Its cars are assembled by hand at the McLaren Production Centre (MPC), based on the same MTC campus that is also the home of McLaren Racing.

About McLaren Group Holdings:
Established in April 2025, McLaren Group Holdings Limited acts as the governance umbrella for CYVN’s portfolio and investments in the UK and guides the vision of its shareholder. CYVN Holdings is an advanced mobility operator and investment vehicle based in Abu Dhabi.

McLaren Group Holdings oversees McLaren Automotive, recently combined with CYVN’s anchor investment in the UK, Forseven. The new Group also includes CYVN’s shareholding in McLaren Racing and the newly formed McLaren Licensing business.

With a reputation for innovation and technological excellence, McLaren is one of the UK’s largest independent companies.