World Endurance Championship Archives

The RAC Tourist Trophy will go to the 2027 6 Hours of Silverstone winners when FIA WEC returns to Britain after an eight-year absence.

RAC Tourist Trophy to crown winners of 2027 6 Hours of Silverstone

Karishma Persad4 weeks ago4 weeks ago05 mins

The Royal Automobile Club will award the historic Tourist Trophy to the winners of the 2027 6 Hours of Silverstone, adding further significance to the FIA World Endurance Championship’s return to Britain. Silverstone will rejoin the FIA WEC calendar after last hosting the championship in 2019. The Northamptonshire circuit previously staged a round every year…

Akkodis ASP Team secures second and fourth in LMGT3 at 2026 Le Mans after both Lexus crews challenge near the front throughout.

Akkodis ASP Team converts 2026 Le Mans pace into breakthrough LMGT3 podium

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago08 mins

Akkodis ASP Team converted its recent front-running pace into a major result at the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans, with its two Lexus RC F LMGT3 entries finishing second and fourth in the production-based category. The Jérôme Policand-led outfit had already demonstrated podium-challenging speed at Imola and Spa-Francorchamps. However, a series of reliability issues…

BMW returned to the Le Mans podium in 2026 after 27 years as the #20 BMW M Hybrid V8 finished just 10.9 seconds behind Toyota.

BMW M Team WRT seals landmark podium at the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

BMW returned to the overall podium at the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans last Sunday as the #20 BMW M Hybrid V8 finished second after a closely fought race. Robin Frijns, René Rast and Sheldon van der Linde brought the BMW M Team WRT entry home just 10.9 seconds behind the winning Toyota. As…

ACO President Pierre Fillon says a hydrogen Garage 56 entry could race at Le Mans before H2 Hypercars debut in 2030.

ACO keeps Garage 56 hydrogen entry option open before 2030

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

ACO President Pierre Fillon has left the door open for a hydrogen-powered Garage 56 entry at the 24 Hours of Le Mans before the H2 Hypercar regulations arrive in 2030, as reported by Sportscar365. The ACO announced its updated hydrogen roadmap during its annual Le Mans press conference. Under the plan, hydrogen-powered cars will compete…

FIA WEC drivers have welcomed the 2027 return of Silverstone, praising its fast layout, racing history and passionate British fans.

WEC drivers excited for Silverstone return in 2027 after nearly decade away

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago07 mins

Silverstone will return to the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) calendar in 2027, bringing the series back to the Home of British Motorsport for the first time in almost a decade. The circuit shares a long history with the championship, having hosted the fourth FIA WEC race in 2012. Audi Sport Team Joest won that…

The ACO has confirmed the 2027 24 Hours of Le Mans will take place from 9-13 June as a major Hypercar field prepares to race.

Toyota victory closes 2026 Le Mans as countdown to 2027 begins

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

The Automobile Club de l’Ouest has confirmed that the 95th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans will take place from 9-13 June 2027. The event will form the fifth round of the 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship as the Circuit de la Sarthe once again welcomes leading manufacturers, drivers and supporters from across…

Genesis completed its first 24 Hours of Le Mans as the GMR-001 showed top-five pace before reliability issues disrupted its race.

Abiteboul identifies key lessons after Genesis completes first Le Mans

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago07 mins

Genesis Magma Racing made history at the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans as one of its GMR-001 Hypercars reached the chequered flag on the manufacturer’s first appearance at the event. Paul-Loup Chatin, Mathieu Jaminet and Dani Juncadella completed 372 laps in the #19 Genesis before finishing 13th overall. Although technical problems ended any hope…

The TF Sport #33 Corvette charged from P17 to win LMGT3 at the 2026 Le Mans, earning Corvette its tenth class victory.

Edgar stars as TF Sport Corvette charges from P17 to 2026 Le Mans LMGT3 win

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago06 mins

TF Sport turned a difficult starting position into a historic victory as its #33 Corvette Z06 LMGT3.R climbed from 17th on the LMGT3 grid to win the class at the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans. Nicky Catsburg, Jonny Edgar and Ben Keating combined patience, consistent pace and smart decision-making to guide the Corvette through…

Inter Europol secured a historic LMP2 one-two at 2026 Le Mans after the #43 crew overcame problems to defend its class crown.

Yelloly praises Dillmann after Inter Europol takes historic Le Mans one-two

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago06 mins

Inter Europol Competition arrived at the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans with the chance to defend its LMP2 victory and strengthen an already impressive record at the Circuit de la Sarthe. By the end of the race, the Warsaw-based team had achieved far more than another class win. Jakub Śmiechowski, Tom Dillmann and Nick…

Toyota and TF Sport lead the 2026 WEC standings after crucial class victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in dramatic Round 3.

2026 WEC standings after Round 3 (24 Hours of Le Mans)

Karishma Persad1 month ago6 days ago09 mins

The 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans transformed the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) standings as the double-points race rewarded Toyota and TF Sport with commanding championship gains. Toyota claimed its sixth overall Le Mans victory after the No. 7 Hypercar defeated BMW by only 10.913 seconds. The sister No. 8 Toyota completed the podium,…