McLaren Trophy America to Support the 2026 Miami Grand Prix
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Woking, UK – McLaren Automotive has confirmed that McLaren Trophy America will join the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix in May 2026, securing one of the most prestigious support slots in global motorsport. The announcement underscores the growing success of McLaren’s one-make championship and its expansion into major international events.
Prestigious F1 Support Slot
As part of the 2026 race calendar, McLaren Trophy America competitors will race at the Miami International Autodrome, sharing the weekend with Formula 1 in front of more than 275,000 spectators. The 3.363-mile (5.41 km), 19-turn circuit encircling the Hard Rock Stadium will provide a dramatic stage for the McLaren Artura Trophy EVO race cars.
Nick Collins, CEO of McLaren Automotive, commented:
“To be a major support event for the 2026 Miami Grand Prix is a fantastic achievement and demonstrates the strength of the McLaren Trophy championship in our largest market. The Artura’s race-proven design, with its lightweight carbon fibre chassis and twin-turbocharged V6, makes it the perfect foundation for this exciting series.”
The 2026 McLaren Trophy America Calendar
Following its debut season in 2025, the McLaren Trophy America returns with a five-event, ten-round championship across some of North America’s most celebrated circuits:
RoundDatesCircuit1 & 226–29 MarchSonoma Raceway3 & 41–3 MayMiami International Autodrome5 & 611–14 JuneRoad Atlanta7 & 827–30 AugustRoad America9 & 108–11 OctoberIndianapolis Motor Speedway
The finale at Indianapolis will crown the 2026 McLaren Trophy America champion at one of motorsport’s most iconic venues—the “Racing Capital of the World.”
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The McLaren Artura Trophy EVO
All competitors race in identical McLaren Artura Trophy EVO cars, developed from the Artura supercar and built around the McLaren Carbon Fibre Lightweight Architecture (MCLA).
Key performance highlights include:
V6 twin-turbo engine producing up to 620 PS
High downforce package with extended front aero and large rear wing
Lap times comparable to GT3 race cars
Convertible chassis for both Trophy and GT4 configurations
This makes the Artura Trophy EVO both a technological showcase and an accessible platform for aspiring GT and endurance racers.
Expanding McLaren’s Racing Ecosystem
Originally launched in Europe in 2023, the McLaren Trophy has quickly become one of the world’s leading single-make GT series. The American championship, introduced in 2025, has enjoyed strong growth thanks to its partnership with GT World Challenge America, offering competitors access to elite racing venues and global exposure.
The 2026 season will further integrate the series into the international racing calendar, with Miami standing out as a new highlight that reinforces McLaren’s strong presence in the North American market.
Conclusion
With its upcoming Miami Grand Prix support race, expanded calendar, and continued innovation, McLaren Trophy America enters 2026 as one of the most exciting and rapidly growing racing platforms in the world. Combining professional-level performance, close competition, and Formula 1 exposure, it represents the next step in McLaren’s mission to bring world-class motorsport to a new generation of drivers and fans.
