McLaren 720S GT3 makes its first public appearance

McLaren Automotive has confirmed that the 720S GT3 will be making its public debut at the Bahrain GT Festival on 30 November ahead of its maiden competitive appearance at this December's Gulf 12 Hours in Abu Dhabi. Both outings follow an extensive development programme for the new model.

The 720S GT3 is the first car designed and built by McLaren Automotive's in-house motorsport department. Ahead of initial deliveries to customer teams for the 2019 season, the new car will run at the Pure McLaren customer event to be held at the Bahrain International Circuit before making its dynamic public debut during the Bahrain GT Festival.

The car will be demonstrated on track, and will form a central attraction on display in the paddock during the event, which incorporates the inaugural FIA GT Nations Cup and SRO GT4 International Cup.

Following this appearance, the 720S GT3 then faces its most demanding challenge to date at the Gulf 12 Hours event on 13 to 15 December. One example, entered by the in-house McLaren motorsport team, is set to line up on the grid at the Yas Marina circuit, home of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

The racing environment will provide the team with valuable real-world data on the 720S GT3, which is currently undergoing a rigorous and demanding test programme. The new machine will be pitched against one of the most competitive grids for what is fast becoming one of the most fiercely contested fixtures on the global GT calendar.

Further details, including the three-driver lineup for the 720S GT3 at the Gulf 12 Hours will be confirmed shortly.