WEC: 19-Year Old woman joins Prema LMP2 program
Today, it has been announced that 19-year-old female racer, Doriane Pin, will join PREMA’s FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC) driver line-up for 2023 as an Iron Dame. The French … Read More
Category: World Endurance Championship
WEC: McLaren eyes WEC but risks being spread too thin like Andretti
Much like Andretti Autosport, the more different series McLaren enters, the worse its top team performs. In McLaren’s case it is F1, in Andretti’s case it is IndyCar. Andretti Autosport … Read More
Porsche Motorsport expands factory commitment extensively in 2023
Porsche tackles the 2023 motorsport season with ambitious goals, extensive works commitments and new options for customer racing. In the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the North American IMSA … Read More
IMSA/WEC: Extensive 2023 program for Porsche Motorsport with a return to the top class at Le Mans
Stuttgart. Porsche sets a course for the upcoming motor racing season with three newly-developed racing cars and a vision of a future electrically-powered one-make cup vehicle. The Porsche 963 hybrid … Read More
NASCAR: Johnson tests the Hendrick Garage 56 Le Mans entry at VIR
Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson put the Hendrick Motorsports-built Garage 56 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 test car through its latest paces during a session last week at Carolina Motorsports … Read More
Video: WEC Unmasked – All the 2022 season action and intrigue
As 2022 draws to a close and the final weekend before Christmas is upon us, how better to kick back and relax for 40 minutes than by taking in a … Read More
WEC: Qatar set to join FIA World Endurance Championship in 2024
The FIA World Endurance Championship has signed a six-year contract for a new race in Qatar. The inaugural 6 Hours of Qatar is set to take place in 2024, with … Read More
WEC: Former F1 driver joins United Autosport WEC line-up
Giedo van der Garde will join United Autosports for two high-profile races in their WEC campaign next season. Van der Garde, a proven winner known for his speed, will join forces with … Read More
F1: Max Verstappen eyes Le Mans after F1 retirement
(GMM) Max Verstappen has dropped another hint that he may retire from Formula 1 at the youthful age of just 31. The reigning and back-to-back drivers’ world champion admits that … Read More
WEC: Le Mans 24 Hours to reserve 15 slots for LMP2 cars in 2024
A minimum of 15 grid spots at the Le Mans 24 Hours will be reserved for LMP2 cars if the class is dropped from the World Endurance Championship in 2024. … Read More
WEC: Toyota announces 2023 driver lineups
Toyota Gazoo Racing will return to the FIA World Endurance Championship with an unchanged driver lineup. Press Release: In 2023, we will continue to race in the Hypercar category (LMH … Read More
WEC: Toyota Gazoo Racing To Upgrade The GR010 Hybrid
Next year, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing will go up against Ferrari, Porsche, Peugeot, Cadillac and Glickenhaus at the centenary 24 Hours of Le Mans on 10-11 June and in the FIA World Endurance Championship. To remain … Read More
WEC: Richard Mille Racing All-female lineup goes belly up
Richard Mille Racing Team has announced that it will cease operations after three years of competing in the LMP2 category. The French squad, which was run by the Signatech team … Read More
IndyCar: McLaughin seeks ride at Daytona and Le Mans without Penske
Scott McLaughlin is targeting starts in sports cars, but says it won’t be with his IndyCar team. Team Penske, who he races for in IndyCar, has partnered with Porsche to … Read More
WEC/IMSA: Tandy and Makowiecki to drive Porsche Penske Motorsport’s 963 in 2023
After a two-year break, Nick Tandy returns to the Porsche Motorsport works squad. In 2023, the 38-year-old UK driver will compete for overall victories in the 963 fielded by Porsche … Read More
WEC: Toyota and Ferrari wrap up WEC title
Toyota Gazoo Racing took a conclusive 1-2 finish in the BAPCO 8 Hours of Bahrain, with the No. 7 Toyota GR010 Hybrid of Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and Jose Maria … Read More
WEC: Toyota Takes Pole for Season Finale
Brendon Hartley scorched to a superb pole position at the Bahrain International Circuit this evening to put he and teammates Sebastien Buemi and Ryo Hirakawa in the best place possible … Read More
WEC: Toyota tops final practice in Bahrain
AFter sandbagging on the first day of practice like they always do, Toyota finished well clear of its French rival Peugeot in the last on-track session prior to qualifying, locking … Read More
WEC: Peugeot nips Toyota in Bahrain practice
At the BAPCO 8 Hours of Bahrain, Peugeot once again outpaced its Hypercar rivals in second practice for the World Endurance Championship title decider in Bahrain, with Paul di Resta … Read More
WEC: Joel Camathias hangs up his helmet
Joel Camathias has put an end to his racing career, after 28 years in the sports. “I thought I had to let it know”, explains the Swiss driver, “although this is not … Read More
WEC: Porsche fights for 2022 titles at season finale in Bahrain
Porsche is determined to win both the manufacturer’s and drivers’ titles in the GTE-Pro class at the final round of the 2022 FIA World Endurance Championship. Due to the longer … Read More
WEC/IMSA: Lamborghini And Iron Lynx Join Forces For LMDh Programs
Lamborghini Squadra Corse and Iron Lynx have announced that they will join forces as both entities embark on a dual assault as Lamborghini Iron Lynx in the FIA World Endurance … Read More
IMSA: Cadillac Racing completes successful 24-hour test
Richard Westbrook exited the Cadillac V-LMDh and flashed a double thumbs up to the assemblage of engineers and crew along the pit lane wall at Sebring International Raceway. It was … Read More
WEC: Toyota shoots for 4th straight title in Bahrain
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing is prepared for a title showdown in the 8 Hours of Bahrain this weekend, when the 2022 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) reaches an exciting climax. After … Read More
WEC: Peugeot announces driver lineup for upcoming Bahrain test
Team Peugeot TotalEnergies has invited four drivers to try its PEUGEOT 9X8 during the FIA World Endurance Championship Rookie Test at Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir on November 13, the … Read More