Tanner Foust joins McLaren in Extreme E
The British team that will compete in Extreme E next year announced that they have chosen the four-time rallycross champion, Tanner Foust, as their driver.
The American will join the Extreme E championship in the ranks of McLaren, which will participate in its first season next year. The quadruple rallycross champion will team up with a woman, as the regulations require, but her identity has not yet been revealed.
With the arrival of Tanner Foust, McLaren has the services of a driver used to off-road and drifting, as he has been a four-time rallycross champion (2010, 2011, 2012, 2019) and has won two Formula Drift championships (2007 and 2008).
McLaren CEO Zak Brown is delighted at Tanner’s arrival at McLaren and believes it will allow the discipline to reach new fans: “We are thrilled that Tanner has joined the McLaren Racing driver family. He is a top-level off-road competitor with a wealth of experience and a winning record,” said Zak Brown.
« Alongside his driving prowess, he is a fantastic personality, who will help us connect with new fans from around the world and highlight the important goals and messages of Extreme E,” he continued. “We are excited to announce Tanner’s teammate who will be the first female McLaren driver, to complete our exciting duo.
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On his side, the American driver is happy to join McLaren and to participate in this championship.
Being able to run for McLaren is every driver’s dream and the opportunity to compete for the team in this innovative and imaginative series of races makes it even more special. The concept is unique and the challenge is captivating. It will allow me to make the most of all my experience and skills, while being part of a positive cause addressing key issues for our planet and our society.
