Just one day after his final race with Peugeot Sport, Malthe Jakobsen was confirmed as the sixth and final driver in McLaren’s Hypercar programme. With its recruitment now complete, one question remains: has the British manufacturer assembled one of the strongest driver rosters on the grid ahead of its WEC debut in 2027?
A farewell victory, a world title secured despite a frustrating final race, a podium lost after the chequered flag and an Alpine that came agonisingly close to victory on its final outing. The 6 Hours of Monza delivered a season finale full of contrasts.
Toyota has already secured the Manufacturers’ World Championship, but its two crews still have the Drivers’ title to settle. Behind the Japanese manufacturer, BMW must defend second place against Ferrari. In LMGT3, TF Sport heads into the finale in a commanding position, although the title race is not quite over. Add Alpine’s farewell to Hypercar, and Monza has no shortage of storylines. Five questions ahead of the WEC season finale.
McLaren Hypercar Team has announced the fifth of its six drivers for its debut season with the MCL-HY. The latest addition is Grégoire Saucy, recently crowned ELMS champion with United Autosports. At 26, the Swiss driver is certainly not the most high-profile name on the grid. But there is sound reasoning behind his appointment. Here is our analysis.
| 1 | Toyota | 215 | |
| 2 | BMW | 172 | |
| 3 | Ferrari | 150 | |
| 4 | Cadillac | 143 | |
| 5 | Alpine | 122 | |
| 6 | Aston Martin | 58 | |
| 7 | Peugeot | 42 | |
| 8 | Genesis | 14 |
| 1 | Cadillac | 2914 | |
| 2 | Porsche | 2778 | |
| 3 | Acura | 2678 | |
| 4 | BMW | 2608 | |
| 5 | Aston Martin | 2310 |
