The 2015 McLaren 650S GT3 made its debut this year, and out of the gate it has proven itself a worthy competitor. Despite running against vehicles like the 2015 Lamborghini Huracan GT3 and 2014 Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3, the 650S has come out on top not once, but twice. McLaren->ke284 customer team Von Ryan Racing previously finished first at Silverstone and had a repeat performance at Nurburgring->ke999 last weekend.

This most recent win makes it the first vehicle this season to secure two wins in the Blancpain Endurance Series. The win came after several bold calls that resulted in Kevin Estre taking over as the final driver with 70 minutes left in the race. All cars in front of him still had to pit for the last driver change, while Estere worked through the field to take the lead. He eventually finished with a 14-second gap when all was said and done.

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Why it matters

This winning run at Nurburgring showcased an amazing performance by the drivers and a clear example of excellent teamwork. With the help of its drivers, the 650S has certainly shown it deserves to be on the track. The season may be winding to a close now, but I’m looking forward to seeing how the 650S performs next year.

2015 McLaren 650S GT3

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