Lap time comparisons for over 20 race cars
Dick Pong has updated his comparison of track record lap times for over 20 cars and 12 circuits, Domestic and International. Domestic Tracks CTMP Mosport (2.459 miles) Road Atlanta (2.54 … Read More
Category: World Endurance Championship
F1: Verstappen eyes Le Mans bid with father
(GMM) Max Verstappen admits he is keeping an eye on Le Mans. Earlier this year, the Red Bull driver’s father and co-manager Jos, a former Formula 1 driver himself, launched … Read More
WEC: Porsche to appeal Ferrari victory in Bahrain, but unlikely to win (Update)
As we predicted below, there was no way that Porsche was going to win their appeal, and they finally came to their senses. Ferrari has been officially crowned FIA World … Read More
WEC: Corvette Racing confirms LMGTE Pro entry for 2022 FIA WEC
For the first time in its 24-year history, Corvette Racing will contest multiple endurance racing championships during a globe-trotting 2022 racing program. Corvette’s production-based race team is set for full-season … Read More
WEC: No. 7 Toyota on pole in Bahrain; Porsche fastest in LMGTE Pro
Toyota Gazoo Racing’s Kamui Kobayashi has taken pole position in Bahrain at the wheel of the No. 7 Toyota GR010 Hybrid Hypercar to extend his and Jose-Maria Lopez and Mike … Read More
WEC: Toyota fastest in Thursday practice in Bahrain
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing remained on top in Bahrain when practice for the final race of the 2021 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) began under lights. After securing the Hypercar World … Read More
WEC: Nakajima to leave Toyota after next race
Kazuki Nakajima, a founding member of TOYOTA GAZOO Racing and an endurance racing legend, will stand down from a FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) race seat after this week’s 8 … Read More
WEC: 1-2 finish for Toyota while Porsche dominate LMGTE Pro in Bahrain
The No.7 Toyota GR010 Hybrid Hypercar driven by Jose-Maria Lopez, Kamui Kobayashi and Mike Conway took victory in the BAPCO 6 Hours of Bahrain this afternoon and made endurance racing … Read More
WEC: Toyota run 1-2 at halfway mark of 6 Hours of Bahrain
The No.7 Toyota GR010 Hybrid Hypercar driven by Jose-Maria Lopez leads the Bapco 6 Hours of Bahrain from the No. 8 Toyota Gazoo Racing entry driven by Sebastien Buemi by … Read More
WEC: Toyota front-row lock-out in Bahrain while Porsche on pole in LMGTE Pro
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing earned Hypercar pole position and a clean sweep of the front row for the 6 Hours of Bahrain as it moved a step closer to the 2021 … Read More
WEC: Toyota again 1-2 in final Bahrain practice
Kamui Kobayashi again topped the times for Toyota in final practice for this weekend’s Bahrain 6 Hours World Endurance Championship round. The Japanese driver posted the fastest time of the … Read More
WEC: Kobayashi tops Practice 2 times in Bahrain
Kamui Kobayashi led a 1-2 for Toyota in Friday practice for the next to last race of the 2021 World Endurance Championship season in Bahrain. The No.7 Toyota GR010 HYBRID … Read More
WEC: Penske tests ORECA at Indy, WEC entry rumored
Team Penske was semi-secretly carrying out testing Tuesday evening in the dark with an ORECA 07-Gibson at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. Speculation is that the team could be … Read More
WEC: LMP1s Grandfathered Through 2022
LMP1 non-hybrids have been grandfathered for an additional year in the FIA World Endurance Championship following approval from the FIA World Motor Sport Council. Confirmed in the latest meeting on … Read More
Porsche Weissach Development Center: the track of legends
In the early days, the track up on the heathland between Weissach and Flacht was where Porsche’s cars were test-driven, pushed to their limit and developed. It was also the … Read More
Alpine commits to FIA WEC’s Hypercar category from 2024
French manufacturer Alpine has confirmed it will enter the FIA World Endurance Championship’s Hypercar category from 2024. Alpine will enter two LMDh cars in the WEC’s top-tier Hypercar category designed … Read More
WEC: Two official ‘rookies’ announced for Bahrain test
The two drivers nominated as official ‘rookies’ for the official FIA World Endurance Championship test session at Bahrain International Circuit on Sunday, 7 November are Charles Milesi (France – shown … Read More
Le Mans and Sebring winner Nino Vaccarella dies at 88
Nino Vaccarella, a former winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Twelve Hours of Sebring and Targa Florio, has passed away at the age of 88. Vaccarella, a Sicily … Read More
WEC: Phil Hanson To Return To United Autosports For 2022
United Autosports confirmed that Phil Hanson will return to the team for the 2022 FIA World Endurance Championship. Phil, who is the reigning LMP2 FIA WEC champion, will return to … Read More
Rumor: Cadillac to return to 24 Hour of Le Mans (Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ with today’s announcement that Cadillac will compete in IMSA and WEC starting in 2023 with its under development LMDh car. Laura Klauser, manager of … Read More
IMSA and WEC: Cadillac in Development with All-New LMDh
Cadillac today announced it is developing a fourth generation Cadillac prototype constructed to the new IMSA and Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) LMDh regulations. The Cadillac LMDh prototype will compete … Read More
Le Mans: Toyota leads all the way for historic 1-2 finish
The No. 7 Toyota GR010 Hybrid Hypercar driven by Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and Jose Maria Lopez ended their streak of misfortune at Le Mans to take their first victory … Read More
Le Mans Hour 22: Preserve mode sets in
With just two hours remaining in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the leader of each class have switched to preserve mode – maintaining the gap to the 2nd place … Read More
Le Mans Hour 21: Status Quo with 3 hours to go
With just 3 hours to go at Le Mans, a 1-2 finish for Toyota looks ever more likely; the No. 7 continuing the lead the field with Mike Conway a … Read More