McLaren aims for Le Mans glory once more

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After a 26-year hiatus, McLaren returns to the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans this weekend for another run at glory.

The French endurance classic holds a special place in McLaren's history, as it was the scene of the manufacturer’s incredible win in 1995 with its McLaren F1 GTR driven by JJ Lehto, Yannick Dalmas and Masanori Sekiya.

This time around, McLaren will be represented by two teams fielding a total of three McLaren 720S LMGT3s.

Zak Brown and Richard Dean’s United Autosports outfit has entered two cars, while Inception Racing will manage its own entry.

United has paid homage to McLaren’s Le Mans legacy by running one of its cars with #59, the very race number used by the manufacturer’s winning machine in 1995.

With two strong teams to support its heritage, McLaren's return to Le Mans promises to be a thrilling spectacle for the marque’s many devoted fans.

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.