McLaren’s prior involvement in Formula E was as the sport’s exclusive battery supplier. That contract is, however, elapsing at the end of the 2021/2022 season, leaving the marque free to enter as a competitor the year after if it so chooses. 2021 will be the deciding year for McLaren, on whether it goes ahead with entry into the series.
“We’ve been closely observing Formula E for some time and monitoring the series’ progress and future direction,” said Zak Brown, CEO at McLaren Racing.
“The opportunity to take an option on an entry, together with the completion of the McLaren Applied supplier contract with the FIA at the end of Gen 2, gives us the necessary time to decide if Formula E is right for McLaren as a future competition platform.”