Marvin Kirchhöfer Departing McLaren After Successful Five-Year Tenure
Marvin Kirchhöfer has confirmed his departure from McLaren’s factory GT driver roster, concluding a notable five-year partnership. The German driver joined McLaren in 2021 and quickly established himself as a leading competitor within the GT3 framework.
Kirchhöfer played an instrumental role in Garage 59’s triumph at the 6 Hours of Spa in May, contributing to the team’s maiden victory in the FIA World Endurance Championship alongside co-drivers Antares Au and Tom Fleming. During the 2025 season, he clinched pole position for the prestigious CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa, ultimately finishing sixth with teammates Benji Goethe and Joseph Loake. The season also saw Kirchhöfer and Goethe secure third in the GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup standings, highlighted by victories at Misano and Magny-Cours, and a fifth-place finish in the overall GT World Europe championship.
Throughout his tenure, Kirchhöfer also collaborated with several other teams, including JOTA Sport, Optimum Motorsport/Inception Racing, Dörr Motorsport, and Pfaff Motorsports, further enhancing his versatility and experience.
In a farewell statement, Kirchhöfer reflected on his time with McLaren, expressing gratitude for the support he received. “I can’t thank McLaren Customer Racing enough for their trust and belief in me… I’ve had the opportunity to work with so many incredible people,” he noted.
McLaren reciprocated his sentiments, stating, “Pole positions. Lap records. Race wins. Memories we’ll always treasure. Thank you, Marvin, for your dedication… We wish you all the best for your next chapter.”
Kirchhöfer’s exit marks a transition point in his career, as he now looks toward new opportunities within the motorsports landscape.
