Michelin expects its toughest WEC tyre test at Barcelona, with a new 57% sustainable wet tyre and significant left-side tyre wear.
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Michelin warns of extreme tyre loads ahead of inaugural WEC 6 Hours of Barcelona

Michelin expects the inaugural FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) 6 Hours of Barcelona to present its toughest tyre challenge of the 2026 season, with the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya placing exceptional demands on Hypercar machinery through its high-speed corners and sustained lateral loads. The French manufacturer, which exclusively supplies tyres to the championship’s Hypercar category, anticipates…

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Cyril Abiteboul targets cleaner races and stronger results after Fuji errors, as the team prepares for WEC Barcelona.
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Abiteboul targets operational improvements as Genesis prepares for WEC Barcelona

Genesis Magma Racing Team Principal Cyril Abiteboul has called for greater operational discipline following a frustrating 6 Hours of Fuji, insisting that the South Korean manufacturer must eliminate avoidable mistakes as it continues developing its FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar programme. The manufacturer demonstrated its growing competitiveness during the sixth round of the 2026…

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