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IMSA and SRO scrap the December Daytona GT3 BoP test over unplanned manufacturer costs, while keeping technical cooperation alive.

IMSA and SRO cancel planned Daytona GT3 BoP test over rising costs

Karishma Persad6 days ago6 days ago07 mins

The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) and SRO Motorsports Group have cancelled their planned joint Balance of Performance (BoP) test at Daytona International Speedway in December 2026, citing substantial additional costs for manufacturers and customer racing teams. The two organisations confirmed their decision on Thursday, 15 October, following extensive discussions with their manufacturer partners. The…

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Five ELMS teams and IMSA drivers George Kurtz and Orey Fidani secure the first invitations to the 2027 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Five ELMS teams and two IMSA drivers secure invitations to 2027 24 Hours of Le Mans

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago04 mins

The road to the 95th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans is already underway, with five European Le Mans Series teams and two drivers recognised through the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship securing invitations for the 2027 race. The endurance classic will take place from 9–13 June 2027, but several prospective entries already know…

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GT and endurance racer Cédric Sbirrazzuoli has died aged 39, prompting tributes from AF Corse, IMSA and the wider motorsport world.

GT and endurance racer Cédric Sbirrazzuoli dies aged 39

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

GT and endurance racer Cédric Sbirrazzuoli died on Thursday, 20 August, on his 39th birthday, prompting tributes from across the motorsport community. Across a career spanning more than two decades, Sbirrazzuoli competed in an extensive range of GT and endurance championships, building particularly strong associations with AF Corse and Ferrari. His career took him through…

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ORECA targets a Q2 2027 rollout for its Oreca 09 LMP2 car as design work advances ahead of the new category's 2028 debut campaign.

ORECA targets Q2 2027 rollout for all-new Oreca 09 LMP2 car

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago07 mins

ORECA aims to begin track testing its new Oreca 09 LMP2 car during the second quarter of 2027 as preparations intensify for the category’s next regulatory cycle. The French constructor has already progressed deep into the design phase, with its engineers currently focusing heavily on the new monocoque. However, the governing bodies have yet to…

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