McLaren entering Formula E, buying Mercedes-EQ Formula E Team

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The British supercar maker steps into the electric race series by buying out Mercedes-EQ.

The purchase of the Mercedes-EQ team is expected to be completed later this year. It is currently the factory Mercedes team, as well as the reigning drivers' and constructors' championship-winning team. The team started as HWA Racelab, which competed in the 2018-2019 season before being rebranded as Mercedes-EQ.Ian James will stay on as team principal, but McLaren said the driver lineup will be announced at a later date.

Note that Vandoorne previously drove for McLaren in Formula One in the 2016-2018 seasons., which is lighter and faster than the current Gen 2 car. Weight has been trimmed from 848 pounds to 626 pounds, while top speed has increased to 200 mph. Front and rear motors produce 335 hp and 470 hp, respectively.

 

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