The McLaren Trophy Europe is a European sports car racing championship organised by the SRO Motorsports Group (SRO). The series features two drivers competing in McLaren Artura Trophy cars during 50-minute races. Participants can enter one of three classes: Pro, Pro-Am, or Am. Previously, the series allowed the use of McLaren 570S Trophy cars, but starting in 2025, it has transitioned to a one-make championship. Additionally, the series introduced the Papaya Cup, which provides an extra title for inexperienced Am drivers. The SRO awards championship titles to the top-scoring drivers and teams at the end of the season.[1][2]
The championship launched in 2023. McLaren Automotive established it as a customer racing series for both amateur and professional drivers, racing in identical McLaren cars. The series is an evolution of McLaren's GT racing programs and is designed as a stepping stone for drivers transitioning from GT4 to GT3 racing. The championship uses a single-make format, meaning all competitors race in identical machinery. This emphasises driver skill over car performance.
The series has seen a progression in its featured cars. Initially, the series ran with the McLaren 570S Trophy and the new Artura Trophy. For the 2025 season, the more powerful Artura Trophy Evo was introduced, offering increased performance through enhanced aerodynamics and wider tyres.[3]
The race weekends typically include two 50-minute races, each requiring a mandatory pit stop and driver change for two-driver teams. This format is designed for driver pairings, with categories for professional (Pro), amateur (Am) and mixed professional/amateur (Pro-Am) partnerships. From its inception, the McLaren Trophy has run alongside the GT World Challenge Europe, providing competitors with a high-profile platform and exposure to a broader GT racing audience. The success of the European series led to its expansion, with the new McLaren Trophy America championship launching in 2025.[4]
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