Pit Debrief

FIA WEC postpones Qatar round due to regional instability, with the race rescheduled for October and Imola opening the 2026 season.

Qatar 1812km moved to October as WEC adjusts 2026 calendar with Imola start

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks ago02 mins

The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) has confirmed that the planned opening round of the 2026 season in Qatar will no longer take place as scheduled. Ongoing geopolitical instability in the Middle East has forced organisers to postpone the event, which had originally been set to launch the championship later this month. Following discussions with…

Mikkel Jensen says he is in a “golden time” of his career as he helps develop McLaren Racing’s new Hypercar for its 2027 WEC return.

Jensen embraces key development role as McLaren prepares of 2027 WEC Hypercar return

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks ago05 mins

Mikkel Jensen believes he has reached the ideal stage of his endurance racing career as he prepares to play a central role in McLaren Racing’s ambitious Hypercar project for WEC 2027. The Danish driver feels the timing of his recruitment could prove crucial as the British manufacturer gears up for its return to the top…

Peugeot celebrates 100 years at Le Mans with a GTi-inspired 9X8 livery and strong WEC ambitions for 2026.

Peugeot celebrates 100 years at Le Mans with bold 9X8 livery for 2026 WEC campaign

Karishma Persad4 weeks ago4 weeks ago04 mins

This June will mark 100 years since Peugeot first raced at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, a landmark the French manufacturer is celebrating with renewed determination. After decades of endurance racing, Peugeot is aiming to turn promising performances into victories with its 9X8 Hypercar in the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). The team…

Ford Racing recruits Le Mans-winning engineer Leena Gade and top-tier talent to boost its Hypercar programme for a 2027 WEC return.

Ford strengthens 2027 WEC Hypercar project with top-tier talent

Karishma Persad4 weeks ago4 weeks ago03 mins

Ford Racing is stepping up its preparations for its highly anticipated return to the top tier of endurance racing in 2027, announcing a series of high-profile engineering appointments. With the Hypercar category increasingly competitive, the Blue Oval is leaving no stone unturned in building a team capable of challenging for overall honours in the FIA…

Manthey reveals new Porsche 911 LMGT3 R line-up for 2026 WEC as the German team targets a third consecutive LMGT3 title.

Manthey unveils new Porsche line-up for 2026 WEC title defence

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago03 mins

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 unveils bold McLaren 720S LMGT3 Evos ahead of 2026 FIA WEC debut in fiercely competitive LMGT3 class.

Garage 59 unveils 720S LMGT3 Evos for 2026 WEC campaign

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago03 mins

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 2026 WEC season opener, the Qatar 1812km, has been postponed, with Imola now set to launch the championship.

Qatar 1812 km postponed amid regional concerns; Imola set to host 2026 WEC opener

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

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…

FIA WEC and the 24 Hours of Le Mans announce a global partnership with cybersecurity leader CrowdStrike as a premium partner.

FIA WEC and Le Mans announce global partnership with CrowdStrike

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago02 mins

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 unveils its Ferrari 499P for 2026 as Le Mans winners Kubica, Hanson and Ye target the 2026 FIA WEC Hypercar title.

AF Course reveals Ferrari 499P for 2026 WEC title push

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago03 mins

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…

Peugeot unveils a GTi-inspired livery for the 9X8 Hypercar ahead of the 2026 FIA WEC season opener in Qatar.

Peugeot unveils striking new 9X8 livery ahead of 2026 WEC campaign

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

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…