McLaren Automotive has confirmed that McLaren Trophy America will feature as a major support event to the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix in 2026 — marking a defining moment for the young championship as it enters its second season. The announcement underscores the series’ rapid ascent in the North American motorsport landscape and highlights McLaren’s growing influence in its largest global market.
The Artura Trophy EVO — a pure racing evolution of McLaren’s acclaimed hybrid supercar — will once again take centre stage, bringing its unmistakable sound, speed, and aerodynamic prowess to some of America’s most iconic racing venues. The Miami Grand Prix appearance will headline a calendar designed to balance prestige with performance, offering drivers and fans alike a front-row seat to the thrill of McLaren’s customer racing ecosystem.
Miami Magic: Racing Among the Greats
The Miami International Autodrome will host the second round of the 2026 McLaren Trophy America championship, running as part of the F1 weekend from 1–3 May. Sharing the stage with the world’s top racing teams, McLaren Trophy America drivers will tackle the 3.363-mile, 19-turn street circuit that winds around Hard Rock Stadium — a setting as glamorous as it is technically demanding.
With more than 275,000 spectators expected over the race weekend, the event represents an unparalleled platform for McLaren’s customer drivers and teams. For many competitors, racing alongside Formula 1 is both a professional milestone and a testament to McLaren Trophy America’s credibility within the motorsport hierarchy.
“To be a major support event for the 2026 Miami Grand Prix is a fantastic achievement and proves the strength of the McLaren Trophy championship in our biggest market,” said Nick Collins, CEO of McLaren Automotive. “The Artura’s race-proven design, with its lightweight, rigid and safe carbon fibre platform, powerful twin-turbocharged V6 engine and class-leading driving dynamics makes it the perfect basis for a competition car. I’m really looking forward to the incredible atmosphere when the grid of McLaren Artura Trophy EVO cars appears at the Miami International Autodrome next May.”
A Season Built on Performance and Prestige
The 2026 McLaren Trophy America campaign will begin at Sonoma Raceway from 26–29 March, setting the tone for a season defined by challenging circuits and world-class events. After Miami, the championship heads to Road Atlanta in June before tackling Road America in August and closing the season at the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway in October — the perfect stage to crown the next McLaren Trophy America champion.
2026 McLaren Trophy America Calendar
| Round | Dates | Circuit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 & 2 | 26 – 29 March | Sonoma Raceway |
| 3 & 4 | 1 – 3 May | Miami International Autodrome |
| 5 & 6 | 11 – 14 June | Road Atlanta |
| 7 & 8 | 27 – 30 August | Road America |
| 9 & 10 | 8 – 11 October | Indianapolis Motor Speedway |
By aligning with both Formula 1 and GT World Challenge America, McLaren Trophy America ensures its drivers experience a variety of technical circuits and headline events, creating a pathway that blends competition with professional exposure.
The Artura Trophy EVO: A Supercar for the Circuit
Every car on the grid will be identical: the McLaren Artura Trophy EVO, a purpose-built race car derived from the award-winning Artura road model. Powered by a twin-turbocharged V6 tuned to deliver up to 620PS, the car is built on McLaren’s Carbon Fibre Lightweight Architecture (MCLA) — a structure renowned for its rigidity, safety, and dynamic responsiveness.
Complemented by a high-downforce aerodynamic package, the Artura Trophy EVO delivers performance levels approaching those of full GT3 machinery, ensuring intensely competitive racing while maintaining McLaren’s signature precision and balance.
Originally launched in Europe in 2023, the McLaren Trophy concept was designed to offer an elite single-make racing platform for professional and gentleman drivers alike. The success of its American counterpart, introduced in 2025, has quickly solidified its reputation as a proving ground for talent and technology.
A Growing Legacy in North American Motorsport
As McLaren Trophy America enters its sophomore season, its inclusion in the Miami Grand Prix weekend stands as proof of both its credibility and its allure. The combination of engineering excellence, fan engagement, and world-class circuits positions the series as one of the most exciting new championships in modern GT racing.
With races spanning from California to Indiana, McLaren Trophy America’s 2026 season will celebrate not only speed and performance, but also McLaren’s enduring commitment to motorsport innovation on both sides of the Atlantic.
Further details about the championship and the full 2026 race calendar can be found at mclarentrophyamerica.com.
