WEC: Toyota stays on top in second Fuji practice
Toyota Gazoo Racing again took a 1-2 order in the second 90-minute sessions at Fuji Speedway this afternoon. But this time it was the No.7 Toyota GR010 Hybrid Hypercar that … Read More
Category: World Endurance Championship
NASCAR: Drivers beg for NASCAR chance in Project 91 car
Trackhouse Team Owner, Justin Marks, reports that over 20 drivers from IndyCar, WEC and IMSA have contacted him about doing a one-off NASCAR appearance with the Project 91 car. Retired … Read More
WEC: Bentley eyes Le Mans return
At Monterey Car Week, Road & Track’s Chris Perkins asked Bentley CEO Adrian Hallmark if Bentley was considering a return to Le Mans. “Clearly with the hybridization of Le Mans, … Read More
WEC: Team WRT and Audi end relationship
The partnership between Team WRT and Audi Sport customer racing in GT3 racing will come to an end after the 2022 season. The Belgian squad made the announcement today, a … Read More
IMSA/WEC: Ferrari and Porsche unveil new GT3 race cars
Ferrari Motorsport breathes new life into its GT3 program with a new customer racing car based on the new 296 GTB. With styling inspired by its Le Mans racers of … Read More
IMSA/WEC: BMW confirms WEC LMDh plan for 2024
BMW M Motorsport will enter the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2024 with the target of a return to glory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans One year after … Read More
IMSA/WEC: Caldarelli and Bortolotti named first Lamborghini LMDh drivers
Lamborghini Squadra Corse has announced the first two drivers in the line-up for the LMDh (Le Mans Daytona h) program, which will debut in 2024 in the FIA World Endurance … Read More
IMSA/WEC: Watch Porsche’s 963 LMDh hypercar test at Sebring
Following its world debut in June at the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed in the U.K., Porsche’s new race car developed to meet LMDh (Le Mans Daytona hybrid) sports prototype regulations is … Read More
WEC: United team signs Albuquerque for 2023
United Autosports have impressively fought off interest from other teams to secure the services of Filipe Albuquerque in 2023 for a fourth consecutive season in the FIA World Endurance Championship. … Read More
WEC: Ferrari Hypercar spied testing (Update)
A camouflaged version of Ferrari’s Le Mans Hypercar race car being developed for the 2023 season of the World Endurance Championship was shown last week and has since been spending each day … Read More
WEC: Alpine Wins Epic Monza Battle; Corvette Take Last Gasp LMGTE Pro win
Alpine Team ELF took a memorable victory at the 6 Hours of Monza today to seal its second victory of the 2022 FIA World Endurance Championship season. In challenging hot … Read More
WEC: First qualifying session in the books for the PEUGEOT 9X8s
Team Peugeot TotalEnergies has joined the FIA World Endurance Championship this weekend at Italy’s famous Monza circuit – motorsport’s legendary ‘Temple of Speed’ – for the 6 Hours of Monza, … Read More
WEC: Dumas Takes Monza Pole for Glickenhaus; Ferrari on LMGTE Pro Pole
Romain Dumas took Glickenhaus’ second pole position of the season at Monza this evening after a sensational lap in the No.708 007 LMH Hypercar. Dumas scorched around the temple of … Read More
IMSA/WEC: Cadillac Racing, Chip Ganassi Racing complete initial test of LMDh race car
Cadillac Racing completed its eagerly awaited maiden on-track laps of the LMDh race car. In 2023, Cadillac will contest the top category of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the … Read More
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
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
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
