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As reported by Sportscar365, Louis Delétraz will join the Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA line-up for the upcoming 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) round at Spa, stepping in for Alex Lynn. The British driver continues to recover from neck treatment, which has ruled him out of the Belgian event scheduled for 9 May. As a…
McLaren Racing has officially revealed the name of its much-anticipated Hypercar, the MCL-HY, as it prepares to return to the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2027. This announcement marks a significant step in the brand’s long-awaited comeback to top-tier endurance racing after nearly three decades away. The British manufacturer aims to build on its…
Alpine began its 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) campaign with renewed confidence and tangible progress at Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari. After completing more than 1,850 kilometres during pre-event testing, the team arrived well-prepared and immediately demonstrated its pace. That preparation translated into performance, as Charles Milesi placed the #35 Alpine A424 at…
As reported by Sportscar365, Valerio Rinicella will make his debut at the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans this year, marking one of the most important milestones of his young career so far. The Italian will compete in an Oreca 07 Gibson entered by IDEC Sport, where he joins experienced team regulars Paul Lafargue and…
As reported by Sportscar365, Alpine has confirmed that its Alpine A424 could remain active even after the conclusion of its factory programme in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). While the decision to end its works effort after the 2026 season marks a significant shift in direction, it does not signal a complete withdrawal from…
Genesis made a striking entrance into the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) at Imola, exceeding expectations during its 2026 debut weekend. As a newcomer, the team initially set modest goals, focusing simply on reaching the chequered flag with both cars. However, the team quickly demonstrated that it could do far more, showing competitive pace and…
As reported by Motorsport.com, Peugeot has confirmed plans to reignite its ambitions in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) by developing a new Hypercar to compete through to 2029. Although the manufacturer returned to top-level endurance racing with high expectations, its current Peugeot 9X8 has struggled to consistently match its rivals. Consequently, questions emerged about…
As reported by Motorsport.com, Ferrari has identified traction and tyre management as the decisive factors behind its defeat to Toyota in the opening round of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) at Imola Circuit. Although Ferrari did not arrive as the outright favourite, it quickly established itself as Toyota’s main challenger in the Hypercar…
The 2026 season of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) has opened with a race that immediately highlighted the importance of precision, adaptability and timing. At Imola, teams did not rely solely on outright pace. Instead, they shaped the outcome through tyre strategy, pit execution and race management. Toyota emerged as the early benchmark in…
The six-hour contest at Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola began with immense anticipation, following the closest Qualifying session in FIA World Endurance Championship history. In front of a record crowd of 92,175 fans, the race start carried added prestige as it was officially given by Kimi Antonelli. Ferrari immediately thrilled the passionate…
