A major chapter has officially begun for Malthe Jakobsen as he is announced as the final signing to complete McLaren's WEC Hypercar driver roster. This milestone marks an exciting career transition for the Danish driver following the conclusion of his tenure with Peugeot in the endurance racing world.
Jakobsen's arrival finalizes the driver lineup for McLaren's World Endurance Championship project, where he will reunite with former teammate Mikkel Jensen. He joins an impressive roster that already features Laurens Vanthoor, Alex Lynn, Leonardo Fornaroli, and Gregoire Saucy behind the wheel of the Dallara-chassis MCL-HY LMDh.
Despite turning just 23 years old, Jakobsen has spent four valuable years developing the 9X8 platform with Peugeot, establishing a reputation for raw speed and maturity under pressure. While the exact three-driver crew combinations have yet to be finalized, his addition brings immense technical depth to the expanding squad.
"I am super excited to join the team, it feels unbelievable to be part of this project and this brand, in particular as it competes across WEC, F1 and IndyCar in pursuit of the Triple Crown," Jakobsen expressed. He emphasized that the team's rich history, including the Le Mans victory in 1995, makes representing McLaren on the global stage a tremendous honor.
Reflecting on his formative years during the season finale weekend at Monza, Jakobsen shared his gratitude toward his former squad. "A lot has happened since I joined Peugeot four years ago. I arrived when I was 18 and now I'm 23; it was very important to have a group of people around me who helped shape my character and motivate me," he stated.
The team leadership echoed high praise for their newest talent, noting that his impressive speed and consistency will play a vital role as McLaren builds up toward its highly anticipated WEC debut.
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