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Genesis Magma Racing adds Mathys Jaubert and Daniel Juncadella to its 2026 FIA WEC Hypercar line-up alongside Lotterer and Derani.

Genesis Magma Racing confirms Jaubert and Juncadella for 2026 FIA WEC Hypercar programme

Karishma Persad7 months ago4 weeks ago06 mins

Genesis Magma Racing has confirmed two additional drivers for its 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar programme, strengthening its line-up ahead of the team’s debut season in 2026. Mathys Jaubert and Daniel Juncadella will join the previously announced André Lotterer and Pipo Derani as the Hyundai-owned brand prepares to enter the championship’s top category…

Nicklas Nielsen signs multi-year extension with Ferrari, continuing his Hypercar role in 2026 and beyond after Le Mans and WEC successes.

Nicklas Nielsen to ramain key Ferrari Hypercar driver in 2026 WEC

Karishma Persad7 months ago1 month ago03 mins

Ferrari has confirmed that Nicklas Nielsen will remain a cornerstone of its FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar programme with a multi-year contract extension for 2026 and beyond. Triumphs and current form The Dane’s rise began after dominating the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli Europe in 2018, before stepping up to FIA WEC in the LMGTE…

View a selection of photos from the latest WEC round at COTA for Lone Star Le Mans. Porsche took victory in the hypercar class.

Gallery: WEC at COTA for Lone Star Le Mans

Kyle Roberts7 months ago7 months ago03 mins

View a selection of photos from the latest WEC round at COTA for Lone Star Le Mans. *Note: The following report of the COTA race is per the official WEC website. Unseasonable rain in Texas resulted in the early stages of the six-hour race taking place behind the safety car, and following a red flag…

Nick Cassidy joins Team Peugeot TotalEnergies for 2026 FIA WEC, calling the Hypercar drive a ‘dream’ opportunity at Le Mans.

Nick Cassidy joins Peugeot Hypercar programme for 2026 WEC campaign

Karishma Persad7 months ago4 weeks ago02 mins

Two-time FIA Formula E World Championship runner-up Nick Cassidy will make a full-time return to the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) next year, after being confirmed as part of Team Peugeot TotalEnergies’ 2026 Hypercar line-up. Although Cassidy is widely recognised for his success in single-seaters, finishing inside the top three in Formula E for the…

BMW M Hybrid V8 will sport a new look and aerodynamics in 2026 FIA WEC, with a revised front end and technical upgrades for more consistent performance.

BMW M Hybrid V8 to get bold new look and aero updates for 2026 WEC

Karishma Persad7 months ago1 month ago03 mins

The BMW M Hybrid V8 will return to the track for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) with a striking new design, thanks to a series of aerodynamic updates. The German automotive giant made the announcement on 26 August, revealing that the revised Hypercar will feature both a bold exterior redesign and technical optimisations…

Genesis Magma Racing’s GMR-001 Hypercar completes its first shakedown ahead of an extensive testing programme before its 2026 WEC debut.

Genesis Magma Racing begins testing programme for 2026 FIA WEC Hypercar entry

Karishma Persad8 months ago1 month ago03 mins

Genesis Magma Racing has taken a significant step towards its 2026 debut in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) after its new Genesis GMR-001 Hypercar successfully completed its first on-track shakedown. The car, which will compete in the championship’s top-tier Hypercar category from 2026, represents the centrepiece of the manufacturer’s ambitious endurance racing programme. ORECA…

BMW confirms long-term commitment to FIA WEC Hypercar programme and IMSA as regulations run to 2032 and competition intensifies.

BMW commits to long-term FIA WEC Hypercar programme for 2026 and beyond

Karishma Persad8 months ago1 month ago03 mins

FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) competitor BMW has confirmed that it will continue competing in the championship’s top-tier Hypercar class for the foreseeable future, including 2026, strengthening the rapidly expanding category. The German manufacturer entered the series’ premier division in 2024 with two BMW M Hybrid V8 prototypes. The programme marked the return of BMW…

Vasseur praises “extra-terrestrial” Kubica after Le Mans 24h win

Nicolas Lopes10 months ago10 months ago03 mins

Ferrari F1 team principal Frederic Vasseur has praised Robert Kubica’s “extra-terrestrial” abilities behind the wheel of a race car following the Pole’s fantastic win at the Le Mans 24 hours last week, and reminisced of the times they worked together at the Alfa Romeo-Sauber squad back in 2021. Kubica led the #83 AF Corse Ferrari…

Xavier Marcos Padros served as Charles Leclerc's race engineer with Scuderia Ferrari before joining Cadillac as its new Technical Director.

Exclusive: Xavier Marcos Padros on his move to Cadillac and the lessons he can take from F1

Karishma Persad1 year ago1 year ago09 mins

In the fourth part of an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, Xavier Marcos Padros, current technical director of Cadillac’s LMDh sportscar program, talked about his vast motorsport experience and journey to Cadillac. A new challenge with Cadillac Marcos Padros boasts an impressive résumé. After working as a performance engineer with HRT F1 Team and then…

Tatiana Calderon will get an opportunity in Formula E in Jeddah.

Calderon to drive for Lola Yamaha in Jeddah Rookie Test

Jacob Awcock1 year ago1 year ago02 mins

The Colombian driver will get another taste of Formula E machinery having completed the Women’s test in Pre Season testing, driving for Maserati alongside Carrie Schreiner. The 31-year-old becomes the second female driver added to the group of rookies alongside Jaguar driver Jamie Chadwick. A great opportunity awaits Jeddah acts as another opportunity for Calderon…