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Sam Bird’s Final Lap: McLaren Formula E Team Facing Imminent Closure

Virgilio Machado by Virgilio Machado
July 8, 2025
in Formula E, Motorsports
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Sam Bird’s Final Lap: McLaren Formula E Team Facing Imminent Closure

McLaren Formula E Team Faces Imminent Closure as Buyout Efforts Fail

In a shocking turn of events, McLaren’s Formula E team is on the brink of shutting down at the conclusion of the current season as attempts to secure a buyer for the outfit have hit a dead end. Sources reveal that despite fervent efforts to offload the team, McLaren has been unsuccessful in finding a suitable buyer, leading to the inevitable closure of the Formula E venture.

The decision to exit Formula E comes on the heels of McLaren’s strategic shift towards the World Endurance Championship, where it aims to debut a Hypercar chassis in 2027. Consequently, resources that were once allocated to Formula E will now be redirected to bolster McLaren’s endeavors in the sportscar realm.

Team principal Ian James had been actively seeking a buyer to take over the Formula E team and uphold its presence in the championship under a new brand name. Speculations had emerged about potential buyout interests from other manufacturers eyeing a foray into Formula E, with Hyundai being among the names circulating in the rumor mill. However, all leads have reportedly fallen through, leading to the imminent closure of the team post the culmination of the 2024-25 Formula E season.

This marks the second time the team has been up for sale, having transitioned from its origins as Mercedes before being acquired by McLaren. The team’s shift from a manufacturer entity to a customer team during the Gen3 rules era saw it embrace Nissan powertrains, a collaboration that endured until its impending closure.

With the team set to bid adieu to Formula E, drivers Sam Bird and Taylor Barnard are now left in limbo, scrambling to secure seats elsewhere on the grid. Barnard, who has emerged as a standout performer this season, is likely to attract attention from teams with vacancies for the upcoming season, which also happens to be the final one in the Gen3 cycle. Meanwhile, Bird’s wealth of experience could position him as a valuable asset for teams seeking a seasoned driver, having competed in every Formula E season to date.

As the curtains draw on McLaren’s Formula E chapter, the motorsport world eagerly awaits the next move for its drivers and the fate of the team’s legacy in the championship.

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