WEC: BMW boss explains why they are doing LMDh
With the Volkswagen Group announcing Audi and Porsche will enter Formula 1 in 2026, Autocar was curious to find out whether BMW intends to return to the greatest racing series in the … Read More
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TV News: Weekend USA TV Ratings – NASCAR, IndyCar Tank, F1 booms
Here is the USA TV Ratings detail from last weekend. NASCAR and IndyCar tanked, F1 was very strong. At the current pace under Liberty media, soon, F1 will rule America. … Read More
Le Mans: Johnson eyes seat in Hendrick Camaro at Le Mans
If he has his way, seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson could be back behind the wheel of a Hendrick Motorsports-built vehicle next summer. Johnson, now racing full-time in … Read More
IMSA: Cadillac claims the victory in Mosport Chevrolet Grand Prix
BOWMANVILLE, Ontario – There are slices of the 2.459-mile, 10-turn Canadian Tire Motorsports Park that can either slow you down or provide overtaking opportunities, Renger van der Zande noted in the days … Read More
IMSA: Wickens becomes a father
Canadians Robert and Karli Wickens welcomed their first child, Wesley Joseph Wickens on this Canada Day! Robert announced the news this afternoon on his social media accounts (see below). Wickens … Read More
IMSA: Kobayashi to sub for Hawksworth at Mosport
Sports car racing fans are accustomed to Kamui Kobayashi excelling in prototypes, winning the Rolex 24 At Daytona back-to-back and capturing the 24 Hours of Le Mans last year. IMSA … Read More
IMSA: Series returns to Canada for first time in two years
IMSA teams will return to Canadian Tire Motorsports Park (Mosport) July 1-3 for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Chevrolet Grand Prix. This weekend’s race marks the first time the WeatherTech … Read More
IMSA: Acura 1-2 in The Glen 6 Hour race
The #10 Wayne Taylor Racing Acura was victorious in Sunday’s Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen, in an Acura 1-2 finish on the 3.4 mile, 11-turn road course of Watkins … Read More
IMSA: Wickens back in victory lane
The excitement and emotion were palpable. Yet Canadian racer Robert Wickens delivered the ultimate of understatements following the victory drive he and co-driver Mark Wilkins put together in the Touring … Read More
Rumor: Andretti Autosport eyes Alpine IMSA deal
Alpine is in continued discussions with Andretti Autosport for IMSA-based LMDh program according to Sportscar365.com A deal with Andretti Autosport to field customer Alpine LMDh cars would make “full use” … Read More
IMSA: Meyer Shank Racing Leads Acura Qualifying Sweep at The Glen
Tom Blomqvist took his Meyer Shank Racing Acura ARX-05 to a new track record Saturday at Watkins Glen International Racing, securing the pole and leading an Acura sweep of the … Read More
WEC/IMSA: Global quest for Porsche Penske Motorsport with the new 963
The Porsche Penske Motorsport team sends the new Porsche 963 to hunt for overall victories in the world’s greatest endurance races. From 2023, two of the hybrid LMDh-spec prototypes will … Read More
Le Mans: Toyota cruises to 1-2 finish, Porsche wins in LM GTE Pro
Sébastien Buemi, Ryo Hirakawa and Brendon Hartley in the No.8 Toyota Gazoo Racing Toyota GR101 Hybrid Hypercar celebrated a convincing win, ensuring that the Swiss racer claimed his fourth victory … Read More
Le Mans: LMP2 ride-buyer takes out leading Corvette, Toyota still 1-2
Corvette Racing’s GTE Pro run at the 24 Hours of Le Mans ended with retirements of both Chevrolet Corvette C8.Rs on Sunday. Alexander Sims in the No. 64 Corvette was … Read More
Le Mans: Toyota and Corvette lead with 8 hours to go
It’s daybreak in Le Mans now and at the 2/3rds mark the Toyota Gazoo Racing continues its stranglehold at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, now with the #8 GR010 … Read More
Le Mans: Halfway – Toyota leads, Porsche leads Corvette in LM GTE Pro
Toyota has stretched its advantage at the head of the Le Mans 24 Hours as the race hits half-distance. The #8 GR010 of Brendon Hartley, Ryo Hirakawa and Sébastien Buemi … Read More
Le Mans: No. 7 Toyota, Corvettes lead at 1/4 mark
Dusk fell at Le Mans as the quarter distance was reached in a hot and sunny opening to the 90th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Toyota still run … Read More
Le Mans Hour 1: Toyotas run 1-2
The 90th running of the Le Mans 24 Hours is underway with one hour of racing completed in front of large crowds and perfect warm and sunny conditions. Toyota run 1-2 … Read More
WEC: Bahrain renews thru 2027
The FIA World Endurance Championship will continue to include Bahrain International Circuit in the calendar until at least 2027 thanks to a new deal extending the partnership. BIC’s relationship with … Read More
WEC drops GTE Pro class after this season
The FIA World Endurance Championship has decided to end the GTE Pro class for the 2023 season because of a shift in manufacturer priorities. The switch from GTE to GT3 … Read More
Le Mans: Hartley Takes Sensational Pole for Toyota; Corvette Fastest in LMGTE Pro
Brendon Hartley is the king of Le Mans qualifying with a brilliant 3m24.408s lap in a thrilling finale to clinch the Hyperpole. Toyota is 1-2 after the final shootout sees the … Read More
WEC/IMSA: Cadillac reveals Project GTP Hypercar
Cadillac today revealed the Project GTP Hypercar that previews the third-generation prototype race car from the American luxury brand. In 2023, Cadillac will contest the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and … Read More
Le Mans: Glickenhaus tops Wednesday night practice
Less than two hours after the checkered flag signalled the end of qualifying, most of the entries for the 90th 24 Hours of Le Mans returned to the track at … Read More
WEC: Ferraris neutered at Le Mans
Who does the ACO want to win at Le Mans this year? Certainly, not the Ferraris. Ferrari has been neutered, receiving adjustments in three Balance of Performance parameters according to … Read More