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McLaren has completed the first full endurance test of its MCL-HY Hypercar as development intensifies ahead of the manufacturer’s return to the top level of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2027. The LMDh prototype ran for more than 30 hours at MotorLand Aragón during a programme designed to replicate the demands of an…
Ford Racing has completed the first full test of its new Hypercar as preparations continue for the manufacturer’s return to the top level of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2027. The yet-to-be-named prototype covered more than 1,000 kilometres during a shakedown and three days of running at Paul Ricard, marking the next major…
Team WRT has revealed the latest heritage livery for its No. 69 BMW M4 GT3 EVO ahead of the FIA World Endurance Championship’s Lone Star Le Mans at Circuit of The Americas (COTA). Anthony McIntosh, Parker Thompson and BMW factory driver Dan Harper will race with a white and red design inspired by the BMW…
Michelin will remain the exclusive tyre supplier for the FIA World Endurance Championship’s Hypercar category through the end of the 2032 WEC season after winning the latest FIA and Automobile Club de l’Ouest tender process. The new agreement covers the 2030–2032 seasons and extends Michelin’s existing commitment, which had already run through 2029. It also…
Three-time Formula 1 World Champion Sir Jackie Stewart will attend the 2026 6 Hours of Fuji as a guest of honour, with the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) weekend hosting several fundraising activities for Race Against Dementia. The visit carries particular significance for Stewart, who returns to Fuji Speedway 60 years after winning the Fuji…
Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA has confirmed that Alex Lynn will return to 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) competition for the final two rounds of the 2026 season, while Ricky Taylor will join the No. 12 Cadillac V-Series.R at Circuit of The Americas. Lynn will rejoin Will Stevens and Norman Nato for the 6 Hours…
Aston Martin has taken the next step in the development of its Valkyrie Hypercar after completing an extensive test at Silverstone with a development version of the car. Aston Martin THOR Team drivers Harry Tincknell and Ross Gunn shared the 6.5-litre V12-powered prototype as the manufacturer evaluated several technical developments and gathered data that could…
Ligier Automotive has secured three major teams for its next-generation LMP2 programme, with Algarve Pro Racing, Inter Europol Competition and Panis Racing committing to the new JS P228 from 2028. The French manufacturer will become one of two chassis suppliers when the category introduces its new regulations, with the JS P228 set to compete initially…
Ford Racing has taken another major step towards its return to the top level of endurance racing, with its new Hypercar beginning its testing programme at Circuit Paul Ricard ahead of a 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) debut. The as-yet-unnamed prototype has now appeared on track for the first time after Ford initially completed…
Ford Racing has intensified preparations for its highly anticipated FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar debut as the manufacturer approaches the first track test of its 2027 challenger. The American marque currently competes in LMGT3 alongside Proton Competition, but it will step into the championship’s top category next season. Ford will consequently take on the…
