The entry because the tenth crew within the all-electric SUV off-road racing sequence was introduced in June.
McLaren joins Cupra and GMC because the third producer concerned – whereas Lotus Engineering has a technical partnership with Jenson Button’s JBXE outfit.
Championship co-founder Alejandro Agag has maintained the sequence will likely be capped at 12 groups, mainly attributable to measurement constraints of the RMS St Helena ship that freights the cargo to every location.
That led McLaren Racing to decide to Extreme E whereas potential Formula E and World Endurance Championship Hypercar programmes stay underneath assessment.
McLaren Racing chief government officer Zak Brown reckoned Extreme E slots could be “sold out quickly” and the crew “didn’t have the luxury of waiting another six months” to hitch.
The crew has now firmed up one half of its mandated male-female driver pairing with the signing of Foust, who additionally counts 4 X Games gold meals and a brace of Formula Drift championship titles amongst his achievements.
Brown stated: “We are thrilled that Tanner has joined the McLaren Racing household of drivers.
“He is a top-class off-road competitor with a wealth of expertise and a profitable report.
“Alongside his driving prowess he’s a fantastic personality, who will help us connect with new fans around the world and bring the purpose and important messages of Extreme E to the fore.”
When Foust’s team-mate is revealed, she is going to develop into the primary feminine manufacturing unit McLaren Racing driver within the squad’s historical past.
Foust added: “To be capable of race for McLaren is each driver’s dream and the chance to compete for the crew on this progressive and imaginative sequence makes it much more particular.
“The idea is exclusive and the problem compelling.
“It will enable me to draw on all my experience and skills, while being part of a positive cause addressing key issues for our planet and society.”
Foust’s various profession additionally consists of three entries for the USA within the Race of Champions, plus profitable a spherical of the European Rallycross championship along with myriad World RX outings.
While circuit racing has been restricted, together with two races within the Audi TT Cup, Foust is healthier recognized for fronting the US version of Top Gear.
His stunt work has featured within the Bourne, Iron Man and Fast and Furious movie franchises.
