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Lando Norris Plans Formula E Test and Eyes Future Le Mans With McLaren

His comments signal closer ties linking electric racing to McLaren’s planned World Endurance program.

Overview

  • Norris, who visited the Monaco E‑Prix last weekend, told Formula E he plans to drive a Formula E car at some point.
  • RacingNews365 reported an intended first run in the upcoming Gen4 car did not happen because of schedule clashes and F1 workload.
  • He praised Formula E’s driver depth and said lessons on energy use can inform today’s F1 hybrid racing.
  • In a McLaren video, he said he wants to race the 24 Hours of Le Mans one day, which aligns with McLaren’s WEC entry targeted for 2027.
  • McLaren CEO Zak Brown said he has discussed a Le Mans outing with Norris and Oscar Piastri, while Norris keeps focus on a tougher start to his F1 title defense.