PARIS —
McLaren is to join the Formula E world championship starting next season by taking over
the existing Mercedes team, the British brand announced on Saturday.
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The acquisition of Mercedes — the reigning champions — is
"expected to complete later this year", according to a McLaren press
statement.
It will expand McLaren's racing stable which already
includes
Formula One, IndyCar, Extreme E, and esports.
"The move into Formula E not only reflects McLaren's
commitment to EV (electric) motorsport but the aim to accelerate
McLaren Racing's sustainability journey and reach a new, more diverse global
audience," said McLaren.
Earlier this year, Maserati also announced it would be
joining the championship for the next season.
The Formula E world championship, launched in 2014, races
electric-powered single-seaters in urban centers. Starting next season, it will
host a third generation of more powerful cars, called "Gen3".
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