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Alpine intensifies 2026 WEC preparations at Portimão as Ferdinand Habsburg says team motivation is “higher than ever”.

Alpine steps up 2026 WEC preparations with productive Portimão test

Karishma Persad5 months ago4 months ago03 mins

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…

Akkodis ASP Team reveals a bold new Lexus RC F LMGT3 design ahead of the 2026 FIA WEC season and its LMGT3 title challenge.

Akkodis ASP Team reveals new Lexus RC F LMGT3 livery for 2026 WEC season

Karishma Persad5 months ago4 months ago03 mins

Akkodis ASP Team has revealed the updated design for the pair of Lexus RC F LMGT3 cars it will field in the upcoming 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season. The French outfit will once again run two entries – the #78 and #87 cars – as it aims to build on its impressive progress…

JOTA receives the Sir Malcolm Campbell Trophy at Motorsport UK’s Night of Champions in recognition of its impact in endurance racing.

JOTA honoured with Sir Malcolm Campbell Trophy at Motorsport UK Night of Champions

Karishma Persad5 months ago4 months ago04 mins

Title-winning FIA World Endurance Championship WEC) outfit JOTA has received a major honour from British motorsport’s governing body. The team, which operates Cadillac’s Hypercar programme in the series, was celebrated during Motorsport UK’s annual ‘Night of Champions’. At the star-studded ceremony held at the Royal Automobile Club in London, Motorsport UK presented JOTA with the…

AF Corse retains Kubica, Hanson and Ye in the Le Mans-winning #83 Ferrari 499P for the 2026 FIA WEC season.

AF Corse retains Kubica, Hanson and Ye for 2026 WEC campaign

Karishma Persad5 months ago2 months ago02 mins

AF Corse has confirmed that Robert Kubica and Phil Hanson will continue to partner Yifei Ye in the #83 Ferrari 499P Hypercar for the upcoming 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) campaign. The Italian squad revealed the news as preparations intensify for the new season, ensuring that the driver line-up of the Le Mans-winning entry…

Phil Hanson signs a long-term Ferrari deal ahead of 2026 WEC and earns factory driver status after his Le Mans-winning Hypercar campaign.

Hanson signs long-term contract with Ferrari ahead of 2026 WEC campaign

Karishma Persad5 months ago4 months ago04 mins

Phil Hanson has received a significant boost ahead of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) campaign after securing official factory driver status with Ferrari. The British racer has signed a long-term contract with the legendary Italian manufacturer, cementing his place within the marque’s endurance racing programme. The promotion follows a breakthrough period for Hanson…

Ford sets bold Le Mans target for its 2027 WEC Hypercar return as executives and team leaders stress one goal: victory.

Ford sets clear target for 2026 WEC Hypercar return: “This car has to go to Le Mans and it has to win. Period.”

Karishma Persad5 months ago4 months ago05 mins

Ford has set an uncompromising target for its upcoming return to the top class of international endurance racing. As the manufacturer prepares to enter the FIA World Endurance Championship Hypercar category in 2027, senior leadership has made its expectations unmistakably clear. During its annual Season Launch event in Detroit, Ford Racing released further details about…

Ford confirms Hypercar drivers and a 5.4-litre naturally aspirated V8 as preparations intensify for its ambitious 2027 WEC return.

Ford reveals drivers and V8 engine for 2027 WEC Hypercar programme

Karishma Persad5 months ago4 months ago05 mins

Ford has taken another major step toward its return to the top class of endurance racing. The manufacturer has confirmed the first drivers for its forthcoming FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar programme while revealing key technical details about the 2027 Ford Racing entry. The announcements came during the brand’s annual Season Launch event at…

Ferdinand Habsburg returns to Alpine for a third WEC Hypercar season in 2026 as he targets more success after Fuji victory.

Ferdinand Habsburg returns for third Alpine campaign in 2026 WEC Hypercar

Karishma Persad5 months ago4 months ago04 mins

Ferdinand Habsburg will compete with the Alpine Endurance Team for a third consecutive season in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar category in 2026. The experienced Austrian aims to build on a breakthrough campaign with the French manufacturer last year. Habsburg has become a familiar presence in the endurance racing paddock since joining the…

Mikkel Jensen joins McLaren Racing for its 2027 WEC Hypercar debut, describing “goosebumps” after visiting McLaren Technology Centre.

McLaren signs Mikkel Jensen for ambitious 2027 WEC Hypercar programme

Karishma Persad6 months ago4 months ago04 mins

McLaren Racing has confirmed Mikkel Jensen as the first driver for its ambitious return to the top class of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2027. The Danish driver admitted he felt “goosebumps” as he joined the iconic British marque’s Hypercar programme. Thus, the announcement marks a significant milestone for McLaren’s endurance racing revival,…

Victor Martins joins Alpine Endurance Team for the 2026 WEC season, marking his switch from single-seaters to Hypercar racing.

Victor Martins joins Alpine for 2026 WEC Hypercar campaign

Karishma Persad6 months ago4 months ago04 mins

Victor Martins will take the next major step in his career in 2026 after agreeing to race for Alpine Endurance Team in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). The move sees the former Alpine Academy driver transition from single-seater competition to prototype racing in the Hypercar category. The Frenchman arrives in endurance racing following several…