Malthe Jakobsen McLaren Hypercar, Digi Mart USA News: Danish driver Malthe Jakobsen has been presented as a new driver for McLaren, according to a report from TV 2 Sport. The 23-year-old has signed a contract with the team, which is making a comeback to the top class of Le Mans, Hypercar, after a 32-year absence.
Speaking to TV 2 Sport, Jakobsen described the move as a dream come true. “It is a very exciting project to be part of, and as a motorsport fan and a young boy, it is a huge boyhood dream to be able to represent a Formula 1 brand like McLaren in endurance racing,” he said.
The report describes the move as a major step for Jakobsen, who has worked hard for a long time and learned a great deal at Peugeot. According to the report, the new level represents a considerable step up, which he can be very proud of having reached.
McLaren has a history and ambitions that are described as enormous. The report notes that the team is currently performing strongly and winning in everything it touches, and that it aims to win the class in which Jakobsen will compete.
The report also describes Jakobsen as a major talent who signed with Peugeot a few years ago, when his potential was spotted early. The article notes that the market for young talent is limited, making it important to secure drivers who can deliver results, and it says Jakobsen is one of them.
