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Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA targets 2026 WEC title after breakthrough 2025
Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA enters the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season with rising expectations after an encouraging debut campaign together in 2025. The partnership between the GM-owned marque and the British independent squad immediately showed promise, demonstrating pace and competitiveness from the outset. During the curtain-raising round in Qatar last season, the team…
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Heart of Racing confirms 2026 WEC line-up with Barrichello and Adam
Heart of Racing Team has completed its driver roster for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) campaign, confirming Eduardo ‘Dudu’ Barrichello and Jonny Adam as part of a refreshed and ambitious line-up. The announcement finalises the team’s six-driver squad as the long-time Aston Martin partner prepares to field two cars in the series for…
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Iron Lynx reveals new Mercedes-AMG LMGT3 liveries for 2026 WEC
Iron Lynx has unveiled striking new liveries for its pair of Mercedes-AMG LMGT3 challengers ahead of the 2026 season in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). The Italian team hopes the refreshed identity will mark the start of another competitive campaign following a promising conclusion to the 2025 season. Iron Lynx carries momentum from a…
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Entry list revealed for 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans as 62 cars prepare for battle
The official entry list for the 94th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans has been unveiled, confirming a formidable 62-car field for the iconic endurance race scheduled for 10–14 June 2026 as part of the WEC season. The evolution of a historic race As the fourth round of the FIA World Endurance Championship…
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Alpine reveals upgraded A424 for 2026 WEC Hypercar campaign
Alpine Endurance Team has revealed the updated prototypes it will campaign in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar category in 2026, signalling the French manufacturer’s intent to build on the strongest season in the A424 programme’s history. The unveiling took place during a pre-season presentation in Paris, the home of the Alpine brand. With…
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Garage 59 targets race wins ahead of 2026 WEC debut
Garage 59 is preparing for its long-awaited 2026 debut in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), and despite recognising the scale of the challenge ahead, the British outfit has clear ambitions for the future. Team Principal Andrew Kirkaldy insists that the team’s objectives remain unchanged, even as it steps onto the world championship stage. “As…
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Alpine confirms WEC exit as Hypercar programme set to end
As reported by Sportscar365, Alpine has officially announced it will shut down its Hypercar programme at the end of the current season, confirming widespread speculation about its future in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). The decision brings an end to Alpine’s endurance racing journey, which began in 2013 and evolved into a full-fledged factory…
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TF Sport reveals bold new Corvette liveries for 2026 WEC title push
TF Sport has revealed dramatic new liveries for its pair of Corvette Z06 LMGT3.R entries ahead of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season. The British squad, which enjoyed a race-winning campaign in 2025, has introduced distinctive colours for both cars as it prepares to challenge for the LMGT3 title this year. After finishing…
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Alpine completes key pre-season tests as upgraded A424 shows promise ahead of 2026 WEC campaign
Alpine has taken another important step in its FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) preparations after completing a successful pre-season test with its upgraded A424 Hypercar at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve. Since making its debut in the championship’s top-tier Hypercar category in 2024, the A424 has already delivered several key milestones for the French manufacturer….
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Alpine steps up 2026 WEC preparations with productive Portimão test
The Alpine Endurance Team has stepped up preparations for the upcoming 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season following a productive test session at Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portugal. Driver Ferdinand Habsburg highlighted the team’s growing confidence after the successful outing, stating that motivation within the squad is now “higher than ever”. Alpine building…