2023 British GT Championship winner Darren Leung has joined McLaren partner team United Autosports for the 2025 FIA WEC season.
The 37-year-old will compete in the team’s LMGT3 class #95 McLaren GT3 Evo alongside Marino Sato and third driver who is set to be announced imminently.
“I am delighted to join United Autosports and McLaren for the 2025 World Endurance Championship season,” said Leung. “Their commitment to their WEC programme is truly inspiring, and I’m eager to contribute to the team’s efforts as we take on some of the most iconic circuits in the world.
“As a proud Yorkshireman, racing for a Yorkshire-based team makes this opportunity even more special. I can’t wait for the chance to see our national flag raised above the top step of the podium!”
The 2025 FIA WEC season will be Leung’s second in the championship, after he spent 2024 competing with Team WRT in its #31 BMW M4 GT3 with Augusto Farfus and Sean Gelael.
Leung impressed throughout the year (his fourth in the sport), challenging for the WEC class title and taking a win at Imola early in the campaign. He also claimed the 2024 GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup Bronze title with Century Motorsport.
“Darren has very quickly established himself as a driver you want on your side,” added Richard Dean, United Autosports CEO. “His rise in motorsport has been pretty amazing to watch over the past four seasons, so we are extremely proud that he is now part of the United Autosports and McLaren Automotive team.
“Darren believes in this LMGT3 programme with the same passion that we do, and I believe that we have a very exciting future together. Plus, he’s a fellow Yorkshireman which is always a good thing!”
The first round of the 2025 WEC season is the Qatar 1812KM on Friday 28th February.
