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Manthey has unveiled the pair of Porsches it will field in the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) as the team aims to secure a third consecutive LMGT3 title. The announcement comes in a landmark year for the German squad, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this season. Since the LMGT3 class debuted in 2024, Manthey…
Garage 59 has revealed the striking liveries that will adorn its two McLarens as it prepares for its maiden campaign in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2026. After a decade of consistent success across international GT competition, the British squad now advances to the pinnacle of endurance racing. It will compete in the…
The Qatar 1812km will no longer open the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season after organisers confirmed that they have postponed the event. Originally scheduled for 26–28 March, the race will now move to a new slot in the second half of the year. Championship officials acted after holding ongoing discussions with regional stakeholders…
The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans have announced a new global partnership with CrowdStrike, which joins the championship as a premium partner. Organised by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO), the championship continues to strengthen its commercial and technological partnerships as endurance racing enters a period of…
AF Corse has revealed the Ferrari it will field in the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) as the team aims to build on its famous 2025 victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The independent Italian squad will again run the #83 Ferrari 499P in the Hypercar category. Meanwhile, drivers Robert Kubica, Phil…
Team Peugeot TotalEnergies has unveiled a striking new look for its Peugeot 9X8 Hypercar ahead of the 2026 campaign in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). The updated design marks the start of a new chapter for the French manufacturer, which hopes to build on the encouraging momentum it generated towards the end of last…
McLaren Racing announced on Thursday that Etihad will become an official partner from the 2026 season onwards. This multi-year agreement covers not only the McLaren Mastercard F1 Team but also the McLaren United Autosports WEC Hypercar Team. The national airline of the UAE will support McLaren operationally as they compete across multiple motorsport categories worldwide….
Vector Sport has retained Ryan Cullen, Pietro Fittipaldi and Vladislav Lomko for its #10 Oreca 07-Gibson in the 2026 European Le Mans Series. The British team will run two LMP2 entries this season, with the #10 competing in the Pro category alongside a second car in LMP2 Pro/Am. Cullen, Fittipaldi and Lomko will also continue…
Ferrari has officially launched its 2026 campaign in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), unveiling the factory Ferrari 499P Hypercars with which it will defend its world titles. The Italian manufacturer enters the new season as the reigning champion after a dominant 2025 campaign. However, drivers and team management have emphasised that maintaining that success…
Kessel Racing will field Ferrari machinery across the European Le Mans Series (ELMS), Michelin Le Mans Cup and 24 Hours of Le Mans during a busy 2026 campaign. The Swiss team will operate two Ferrari 296 LMGT3 Evo entries in the ELMS, alongside two Ferrari 296 GT3 Evos in the Michelin Le Mans Cup. It…
