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Reported FIA-ACO contract dispute raises questions over WEC control, Le Mans and the future direction of endurance racing in 2027.

FIA and ACO reportedly at odds over WEC future as Le Mans questions emerge

Karishma Persad5 days ago5 days ago08 mins

The long-standing partnership between the FIA and Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) could be approaching a critical juncture, with a report from German publication Auto Motor und Sport claiming that the two organisations remain without renewed agreements governing the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). According to the report, two contracts underpinning the relationship have expired….

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MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 13: Esteban Ocon of France driving the (31) Haas F1 VF-26 Ferrari on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Spain at Madring on September 13, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Ocon finds positives after P11 result at 2026 F1 Spanish GP

Shermaine Wong5 days ago5 days ago05 mins

The 2026 F1 Spanish GP ended on a disappointing note for Haas’ Esteban Ocon, who took the chequered flag just outside of the points in P11. This was his best finish since Monaco, where he ended up P9. The improvement in pace of his VF-26 had the Frenchman focusing on the positives of his weekend…

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WRT revives iconic Jägermeister-inspired BMW livery for Fuji

WRT revives iconic Jägermeister-inspired BMW livery for 2026 WEC 6 Hours of Fuji

Karishma Persad5 days ago5 days ago04 mins

Team WRT will revive one of BMW’s most recognisable historic colour schemes at the 2026 WEC 6 Hours of Fuji, with the #69 BMW M4 GT3 EVO set to race in a Jägermeister-inspired orange livery. Anthony McIntosh, Dan Harper and Parker Thompson will carry the latest retro design during the sixth round of the 2026…

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Ferrari extends Nicklas Nielsen’s contract on a multi-year deal, keeping the Le Mans winner at the heart of its endurance programme.

Ferrari extends Nicklas Nielsen contract with new multi-year deal

Karishma Persad5 days ago5 days ago06 mins

Ferrari has confirmed a new multi-year contract extension for Nicklas Nielsen, securing the Danish driver’s future as an official Prancing Horse endurance racer. The 29-year-old has formed part of Ferrari’s factory Hypercar line-up since the 499P made its FIA World Endurance Championship debut in 2023, sharing the #50 with Antonio Fuoco and Miguel Molina. Nielsen…

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McLaren boss Andrea Stella on VSC fairness after controversy involving it and Lando Norris losing the 2026 F1 Spanish GP.

McLaren Team Principal Stella on VSC fairness after 2026 F1 Spanish GP

Kavi Khandelwal5 days ago5 days ago03 mins

McLaren F1 Team Principal Andrea Stella has admitted the Virtual Safety car rules have left him “puzzled” after the Spanish GP. The timing of the VSC at the Madring cost McLaren an easy victory for reigning world champion Lando Norris. Stella questioned whether the system was fair. Stella on race control and the existing rules…

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Le Mans winner Yifei Ye signs a new multi-year Ferrari deal, extending his role in the marque's successful WEC Hypercar programme.

Ferrari extends Yifei Ye contract with new multi-year deal

Karishma Persad5 days ago5 days ago07 mins

Ferrari has confirmed a new multi-year contract extension for Yifei Ye, securing the Chinese driver’s future with the Maranello manufacturer across its endurance racing programmes. Ye joined the Ferrari family in 2024 and has since become a key member of AF Corse’s #83 Ferrari 499P line-up in the FIA World Endurance Championship. During his first…

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Toyota leads WEC into Fuji as BMW and Ferrari close in, while TF Sport heads a tightening LMGT3 title fight in Japan this weekend.

2026 | WEC | 6 Hours of Fuji | Preview | Toyota takes nine-point lead into crucial home round

Karishma Persad5 days ago5 days ago016 mins

The 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) heads to Fuji Speedway from 25–27 September for the sixth round of the season, with Toyota returning to home soil at the centre of an increasingly tight three-manufacturer Hypercar title fight. Toyota remains at the top of the Manufacturers’ Championship on 140 points, but BMW sits only nine…

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United Autosports leads 2026 ELMS LMP2 after Silverstone, while all four championships remain undecided heading to the Portimão finale.

2026 | ELMS | Standings after Round 5 | United Autosports takes control after Silverstone

Karishma Persad5 days ago4 days ago09 mins

Round 5 of the 2026 European Le Mans Series (ELMS) reshaped all four championship battles following a rain-hit 4 Hours of Silverstone, leaving each title to be decided at the Portimão finale. United Autosports emerged with sole possession of the LMP2 lead after entering Silverstone level with Forestier Racing by Panis in the standings following…

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Asian Le Mans Series Hypercar launch faces uncertainty, with just two entries reported before its 2026/27 season opener.

2026/27 ALMS Hypercar launch faces uncertainty amid low entry numbers

Karishma Persad5 days ago5 days ago09 mins

The Asian Le Mans Series faces uncertainty over the planned debut of its new Hypercar class after reported entry numbers fell considerably short of the initial interest shown in the category. As reported by Sportscar365, only two Hypercars have currently entered the 2026-27 season, while reportedly only one FIA Bronze-rated driver has committed to the…

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Manthey targets its first 2026 WEC LMGT3 win at Fuji after a COTA podium revived its push for a third straight championship crown.

Manthey targets first 2026 WEC victory after COTA breakthrough

Karishma Persad5 days ago4 days ago07 mins

Manthey will arrive at Fuji targeting its first FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) victory of the season after its strongest result of 2026 at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) revived its push for a third consecutive LMGT3 crown. The German squad has remained winless through the opening five rounds despite entering the campaign as…

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