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2026 24 Hours of Le Mans Qualifying explained: How the new Hyperpole format works
Qualifying for the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans will take on a revised structure, with a broader Hyperpole field, a two-stage knockout format, and a greater emphasis on the strength of the full driver crew. The basic objective remains unchanged: Qualifying determines the starting grid for the 24-hour race. However, the route to pole…
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Stella calls tough 2026 F1 Monaco and Canadian GPs an “important reality check” for McLaren
Following a strong weekend in Miami, McLaren believed they were in a position to regain the momentum that led them to win back-to-back Constructors’ championships in 2024 and 2025. However, as team principal Andrea Stella stated, the 2026 F1 Canadian and Monaco GP instead provided the team with an “important reality check”. Stella reflected on…
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24 Hours of Le Mans | A guide to the Circuit de la Sarthe
The Circuit de la Sarthe stands as one of motorsport’s greatest challenges. Each year, it turns the 24 Hours of Le Mans into a test of speed, precision, endurance and survival. The current 24-hour layout measures 13.626km, making it one of the longest circuits in world motorsport. It combines permanent racing sections with public roads…
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Xie celebrates first F3 win and China’s maiden victory at the 2026 Monaco GP
DAMS Lucas Oil’s Gerrard Xie says he is “super proud” after inheriting his maiden 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) victory in the Monaco Sprint Race, a result that also marked China’s first win in the championship. The Chinese driver initially crossed the line in second place but was promoted to victory following the post-race disqualification…
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Genesis Magma Racing’s Chadwick makes history in GMR-001 Hypercar at Le Mans
Jamie Chadwick made history on 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans Test Day as she became the first woman to drive a Hypercar at the Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans. The British driver completed five laps in the No. 17 Genesis Magma Racing GMR-001-Hypercar as part of her reserve driver duties with the team….
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2026 | GB4 | Snetterton | Testing | Tuesday | Green leads Elite one-two on day one of official GB4 Snetterton test
Fred Green topped the opening day of the official 2026 GB4 Championship mid-season test at Snetterton as Elite Motorsport ended Tuesday with a one-two in the combined classification. The championship leader set the fastest time of the day in the third session, recording a 1:50.017 as conditions shifted from dry to wet running. His benchmark…
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2026 | GB3 | Snetterton | Testing | Tuesday | Rodin dominates as Rehm heads Molnar and Pulling
Maxim Rehm topped the opening day of official 2026 GB3 Championship testing at Snetterton as Rodin Motorsport locked out the top three positions in Tuesday’s combined classification. The German driver set the pace in the fourth and final session with a 1:39.735, edging teammate Martin Molnar by just 0.012s. Abbi Pulling completed Rodin’s dominant day…
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Mercedes-AMG leads Porsche by seven points in 2026 GTWC global standings
Mercedes-AMG has moved back to the top of the 2026 GTWC powered by AWS global standings after a busy run of races across America, Asia, Europe and Australia. Only seven points now separate the German brand from Porsche, with the 2026 campaign already passing one-third distance. After 10 of 29 rounds, Mercedes-AMG leads the Manufacturer…
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24 Hours of Le Mans 2026 | Race | Live Blog
The 24 Hours of Le Mans returns for its 94th edition in 2026, and the Circuit de la Sarthe prepares to host one of motorsport’s greatest endurance contests. Across a full day and night of racing, drivers and teams will tackle relentless traffic, changing track conditions, fatigue, reliability concerns and the constant pressure of executing…
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2026 | WEC | 24 Hours of Le Mans | Schedule
The countdown to the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans begins well before the race itself. From Friday, 5 June, the event enters its traditional “Great Week”, with scrutineering in the heart of Le Mans city centre opening a packed programme of technical checks, fan activities, practice sessions, qualifying, Hyperpole and, finally, the 24-hour race….