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Lando Norris prepares for McLaren MCL-HY hypercar testing at Portimao

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Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Lando Norris prepares for McLaren MCL-HY hypercar testing at Portimao
Summary

Formula 1 driver Lando Norris is scheduled to conduct a test session with the McLaren MCL-HY hypercar at the Algarve International Circuit in Portimao. The test is set for Monday, September 14, and serves as part of the team's ongoing development of the machine ahead of its entry into the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2027. McLaren designed the car with a V6 twin-turbocharged mid-engine producing 697 horsepower, while Dallara managed the chassis development. Norris, the 2025 Formula 1 champion, has previously driven the hypercar at Goodwood and has expressed interest in competing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the future. This session occurs shortly after the Spanish Grand Prix, where Norris finished third behind winner Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen. The driver remains focused on his upcoming participation in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

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Status Watch
  • •Lando Norris tests the McLaren MCL-HY hypercar on September 14 at Portimao.
  • •The vehicle is built for the FIA World Endurance Championship and 24 Hours of Le Mans starting in 2027.
  • •McLaren collaborated with Dallara to design the 697-horsepower V6 twin-turbocharged hypercar.
  • •Norris recently placed third at the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.
Latest Updates
  • 10:28 AMYahoo Sports — Lando Norris Reveals Verdict After First Proper McLaren Hypercar Test
  • 8:28 PMRacer — Norris joins McLaren Hypercar test at Portimao
  • 6:29 PMAutosport — F1 champion Norris completes first full test in McLaren’s Le Mans Hypercar
  • 6:20 PMMotorsport.com — Lando Norris completes first full test in McLaren’s Le Mans Hypercar
  • 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Norris doesn't rest after F1 and tests McLaren's hypercar: Photos
  • 9:27 AMYahoo Sports — Norris to test McLaren’s Hypercar at Portimão before Azerbaijan GP
  • 7:40 PMYahoo Sports — Lando Norris to test McLaren MCL-HY hypercar ahead of Azerbaijan GP
  • 7:40 PMMotorsport.com — Lando Norris to test McLaren MCL-HY hypercar ahead of Azerbaijan GP
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Reigning Formula 1 champion Lando Norris completed his first full-fledged test at the wheel of the McLaren MCL-HY Le Mans Hypercar at Portimao on Monday. Following last weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix at the new Madring circuit in which he was denied victory by an ill-timed Virtual Safety Car, Norris travelled across the border to Portugal for a one-day test. The Briton completed 38 laps of ...Keep reading

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Reigning Formula 1 champion Lando Norris completed his first full-fledged test at the wheel of the McLaren MCL-HY Le Mans Hypercar at Portimao on Monday. Following last weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix at the new Madring circuit in which he was denied victory by an ill-timed Virtual Safety Car, Norris travelled across the border to Portugal for a one-day test. The Briton completed 38 laps of ...Keep reading

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Lando Norris will test McLaren's new MCL-HY hypercar at the Algarve International Circuit ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The test at the Portimao circuit is set to take place on Monday 14 September and will allow the Woking outfit to continue its development of the MCL-HY with feedback from the 2025 Formula 1 champion. The McLaren MCL-HY is the machine that will compete in the FIA ...Keep reading

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