McLaren Trophy America secures prestigious support to Miami Grand Prix in 2026

• McLaren Trophy America to support Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix in 2026
• 2026 calendar also includes the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway
• Exciting addition reflects growing popularity of the McLaren Trophy America series following successful inaugural season

McLaren Trophy America competitors will race at the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix event in 2026 as the championship secures a prestigious support slot in its second season of competition. The appearance alongside Formula 1 at the Miami International Autodrome headlines the 2026 calendar and reflects the growing popularity of the championship featuring the Artura Trophy EVO race car.

“To be a major support event for the 2026 Miami Grand Prix is a fantastic achievement and proves the strength of the McLaren Trophy championship in our biggest market. The Artura’s race-proven design, with its lightweight, rigid and safe carbon fibre platform, powerful twin-turbocharged V6 engine and class-leading driving dynamics makes it the perfect basis for a competition car. I’m really looking forward to the incredible atmosphere when the grid of McLaren Artura Trophy EVO cars appears at the Miami International Autodrome next May.”
Nick Collins, CEO, McLaren Automotive

Following the opening rounds at Sonoma Raceway in March, the Miami race will be the second event of the 2026 championship season. Taking place during the Grand Prix race weekend in early May, the McLaren Trophy America drivers will have the prestigious honour of racing in front of 275,000 fans on the 3.363-mile, 19-turn F1 circuit that surrounds the Hard Rock Stadium.

McLaren Trophy America’s continued support of the GT World Challenge America package ensures access to more renowned circuits and high-profile events. Following the Miami rounds, the series will head to Road Atlanta in June.

The penultimate rounds of the 2026 season will be held at Road America at the end of August before the season closes in style at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway in October, with the new McLaren Trophy America champion crowned at the ‘Racing Capital of the World’.

Initially launched in Europe in 2023, McLaren Trophy America commenced as a separate championship in 2025, with both series featuring 10 rounds spread over five events on each continent. Competitors in both championships compete in identical Artura Trophy Evo cars - based on the award-winning Artura supercar - powered by a V6 twin-turbo engine tuned to provide up to 620PS. Like the road car, it is built around the race-bred McLaren Carbon Fibre Lightweight Architecture (MCLA) and also features a high downforce package making it capable of lap times close to GT3 race cars.

Further details about the 2026 McLaren Trophy America championship, including details of the race calendar can be found here https://mclarentrophyamerica.com/

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About McLaren Trophy:
Launched in July 2022, the McLaren Trophy is a professional championship designed to challenge ambitious GT drivers, appealing to aspiring professional GT drivers, as well as Bronze ranked amateur drivers.

The Artura Trophy Evo race car is based on the McLaren Artura road car and is powered by the same V6 twin-turbo engine but tuned to provide up to 620PS. It also has a high downforce package with a bigger rear wing and additional front-end aerodynamics and is capable of lap times close to GT3 race cars. Featuring all-new McLaren Carbon Fibre Lightweight Architecture (MCLA), which provides a rigid carbon fibre chassis derived from the road car, Artura Trophy cars can also be converted to GT4 specification, allowing teams and drivers to compete in both categories with the same chassis.

Initially based in Europe, McLaren Trophy America launched as a separate championship in 2025 as a major support series of GT World Challenge America. Both championships feature 10 rounds spread over five events in each continent.

McLaren Trophy America is presented in partnership with leading brands including Race for RP, Pirelli and Richard Mille

About McLaren Automotive:
McLaren Automotive is a producer of ultra high-performance, lightweight supercars. Launched in 2010, the company is part of McLaren Group Holdings.

Headquartered at the McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) in Woking, Surrey, England, McLaren Automotive is driven by the challenge of creating the world’s most exhilarating, engaging and benchmark setting vehicles. Leveraging over 60 years of history in authentic, racing performance, McLaren has delivered some of the most spectacular supercars ever made.

The company’s product portfolio of GTS, supercar, Motorsport and Ultimate models are retailed in over 40 markets around the world. Its cars are assembled by hand at the McLaren Production Centre (MPC), based on the same MTC campus that is also the home of McLaren Racing.

About McLaren Group Holdings:
Established in April 2025, McLaren Group Holdings Limited acts as the governance umbrella for CYVN’s portfolio and investments in the UK and guides the vision of its shareholder. CYVN Holdings is an advanced mobility operator and investment vehicle based in Abu Dhabi.

McLaren Group Holdings oversees McLaren Automotive, recently combined with CYVN’s anchor investment in the UK, Forseven. The new Group also includes CYVN’s shareholding in McLaren Racing and the newly formed McLaren Licensing business.

With a reputation for innovation and technological excellence, McLaren is one of the UK’s largest independent companies.

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