Tests McLaren MCL‑HY hypercar at Portimão as part of WEC development

McLaren Racing says Norris’ Portimão outing helped the MCL‑HY development and the driver described the day as valuable for both him and the endurance programme.

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- Completed 38 laps of the 4.653 km Algarve circuit
- Test programme included development items and driver feedback
- Worked with McLaren Hypercar drivers Mikkel Jensen and Laurens Vanthoor
- Norris provided a different perspective from F1 for the MCL‑HY’s setup and behaviour
- McLaren says feedback is useful for their final preparations ahead of 2027 WEC and Le Mans
- Maintains Norris’ involvement across McLaren programmes while he continues his F1 season
- Norris: said he hoped his comments and perspectives were useful for the team
- James Barclay (McLaren Hypercar Team principal): praised Norris’ quick adaptation and contribution to development
- McLaren positioned the test as part of a continuing MCL‑HY development schedule

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