McLaren is joining Formula E next season

Rumors had been circulating that the storied Formula 1 team was expanding into the electric single-seater series alongside other new activities like Extreme E and IndyCar, but on Saturday morning the news became official."McLaren Racing always seeks to compete against the best and on the leading edge of technology, providing our fans, partners, and people with new ways to be excited, entertained, and inspired," said Zak Brown, McLaren Racing CEO."Formula E, like all our racing series, fulfills all those criteria. I firmly believe that Formula E will give McLaren Racing a competitive advantage through greater understanding of EV racing, while providing a point of difference to our fans, partners and people and continuing to drive us along our sustainability pathway," Brown said.The announcement also clears up the question mark that's been hanging over the season 7 championship-winning Mercedes-EQ team.