McLaren F1 driver Norris may try Indy 500 when he retires
When he retires from F1, McLaren driver Lando Norris would like to try other forms of motorsports. Asked if his new “multi-year McLaren F1 agreement” related exclusively to F1 or … Read More
Category: World Endurance Championship
WEC: Risi Ferrari team announces full Le Mans and Monza LMP2 driver lineup
The Houston, Texas-based Risi Competizione Team’s entry in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in early April was a surprise announcement for the LMP2 class. Fielding an Oreca 07- Gibson … Read More
Porsche and Team Penske to collaborate to run new LMDh prototype in WEC, IMSA
Stuttgart. Porsche Motorsport and Team Penske have agreed to collaborate closely in fielding the new LMDh vehicle commencing in 2023. The successful US team will work together with the experts … Read More
WEC: Toyota takes first historic Hypercar win at Spa-Francorchamps
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing began the Hypercar era in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) with a landmark victory in the Total 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps following an exciting start to … Read More
Kobayashi claims Hypercar pole; Estre stars for Porsche in LMGTE Pro
Kamui Kobayashi took pole position for tomorrow’s opening round the 2021 FIA World Endurance Championship, the TOTAL 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, while Kevin Estre starred with a brilliant lap in … Read More
Spa WEC: Alpine fastest from sandbagging Toyota in second practice
Andre Negrao set the fastest time of the 90-minute 2nd practice session for the 6 Hours of Spa on Friday morning at the wheel of the Signatech-run Alpine A480 of … Read More
Toyota’s new Hypercar too slow, outpaced by LMP2 rivals!
The final test session of the official FIA WEC Prologue at Spa-Francorchamps saw the No. 8 Toyota GR010 Hybrid Hypercar top the overall times with a lap of 2:04.669 posted … Read More
WEC: G-Drive Racing top times in morning test session at Spa
It’s day two of the Official Prologue, the official FIA WEC pre-season test, and the morning test session at Spa-Francorchamps saw G-Drive Racing (shown above) top the leaderboard with a … Read More
The Magnussens team up for 24 Hours of LeMans
Team Sashi High Class Racing has confirmed that father and son duo Jan and Kevin Magnussen will compete together at this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans (21-22 August) in … Read More
United Autosports And Lorige Join Forces For 2021 WEC
United Autosports are pleased to announce that Lorige watches will join the team for the 2021 FIA World Endurance Championship. Lorige is a bespoke watch manufacturer that creates watches from … Read More
Alex Lynn Signs For United Autosports For 2021 Le Mans 24 Hours
United Autosports announced that Alex Lynn will be joining the team for the 2021 Le Mans 24 Hours. Like United Autosports, Alex also stood on the top step of the … Read More
Tom Kristensen book is now available in the U.S.
“MR. LE MANS: TOM KRISTENSEN,” by Tom Kristensen with Dan Philipsen, is now available in the U.S. Between 1997 and 2014, Tom Kristensen won the world’s toughest automobile race, the … Read More
2023 Ferrari Le Mans seat for Leclerc possible
(GMM) The head of Ferrari’s sports car program is not ruling out a Le Mans seat for Charles Leclerc in 2023. The Maranello marque announced recently that it will return … Read More
Alpine A480 LMP1 car for 2021 Revealed
The 2021 livery for the Alpine Elf Matmut Endurance A480 has been revealed ahead of the start of the 2021 FIA World Endurance Championship. The re-homologated (ex Rebellion R13) Alpine … Read More
Era Motorsport Secures Le Mans Entry, Confirms ELMS Season with IDEC Sport
Era Motorsport’s sophomore season in professional sports car racing has been one for the history books, with the team kicking the year off with victory at the Rolex 24 At … Read More
62-car Entry list for 24 Hours of Le Mans revealed
The entry list for this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans – the fourth round of the 2021 FIA World Endurance Championship – has been unveiled by the Automobile Club … Read More
Paul Di Resta Returns To United Autosports For 2021 Le Mans 24 Hours
United Autosports are delighted to confirm that Paul Di Resta will join their LMP2 team for the 2021 Le Mans 24 Hours. Paul will return to the team after their … Read More
McLaren eyes possible LeMans return
With the new and popular hypercar regulations coming into effect for sports cars in both Europe and the USA, would McLaren branch back out and develop a hybrid car for … Read More
24 Hours of Le Mans postponed until August
The 89th 24 Hours of Le Mans was originally due to take place on 12–13 June. However, the Automobile Club de l’Ouest has now rescheduled the event to 21–22 August, … Read More
Binotto won’t lead Ferrari’s Le Mans program
(GMM) Mattia Binotto says he will not be in charge of Ferrari’s new Le Mans program for 2023. The Maranello marque shocked the racing world by announcing its forthcoming return … Read More
Ferrari announces Le Mans Hypercar Program (Update)
(GMM) After a 50 year absence, Ferrari will return to Le Mans in the world endurance series’ top category in 2023. Toyota, Peugeot, Porsche and Audi have also committed to … Read More
Video: Developing the GR010 Hypercar with Toyota Gazoo Racing
After Toyota Gazoo Racing’s success with the TS050, their new GR010 Hybrid has some big shoes to fill! With a striking new look, the GR010 carries 162KG more weight than … Read More
Paul di Resta signs up for Peugeot for WEC
Paul di Resta has signed up to drive the all-new Peugeot Hypercar at Le Mans and in the FIA World Endurance Championship. The Brit driver, above, is part of a … Read More
Some comparative track lap times by series
Dick Pong updated our lap time comparison charts for the most famous circuits in North American and Overseas. It shows the performance level of various types of race cars Table … Read More
Kubica may focus only on F1 role in 2021 (Update)
(GMM) Robert Kubica has admitted he may spend the entire 2021 season focusing exclusively on his reserve driver role with Alfa Romeo. He’s flip-flopping as two days ago (see below) … Read More