Showing posts with label Ryo Hirakawa. Show all posts
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Friday, 22 September 2023

MCLAREN SIGN LE MANS WINNER HIRAKAWA AS F1 RESERVE FOR 2024

Toyota Gazoo Racing

McLaren have signed Japan's 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Ryo Hirakawa as a Formula One reserve driver for next season, the team announced on Friday.

The 29-year-old won last year's Le Mans with New Zealand's Brendon Hartley and Switzerland's Sebastien Buemi as well as the endurance world championship with Toyota, a series the trio currently lead in the Hypercar category.

McLaren said Hirakawa would support them in the simulator as well as track testing while continuing to race for Toyota in world endurance.