Kobe Pauwels stars on 2026 WEC debut at Imola, topping LMGT3 FP2 and impressing with Aston Martin after late call-up.

Pauwels thrilled after “great” start to debut weekend at 2026 WEC 6 Hours of Imola

Kobe Pauwels delivered a remarkable performance on his 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) debut at Imola. The young Belgian stepped into the spotlight with confidence and composure, ultimately topping the LMGT3 timesheets in FP2. Although his appearance came unexpectedly, Pauwels seized the opportunity and immediately proved his potential at the highest level of endurance…

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Alpine tops FP2 at 2026 WEC Imola as Hypercar battle tightens, while Aston Martin leads LMGT3 in a fiercely competitive session.
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2026 | WEC | 6 Hours of Imola | Free Practice 2 | Alpine surges ahead as lap times tumble.

After Ferrari topped Free Practice 1 with a 1-2-3 in the Hypercar category, Free Practice 2 at Imola delivered a significant shift in the competitive order of the opening FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) weekend of 2026. As track conditions improved, lap times dropped rapidly, and new contenders emerged at the front in both Hypercar…

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Ferrari dominates Hypercar at Imola FP1 while Corvette tops LMGT3 at 2026 WEC season opener.
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2026 | WEC | 6 Hours of Imola | Free Practice 1 | Ferrari dominates Hypercar as LMGT3 delivers close fight

The 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) roared into action at Imola, where warm spring conditions created an ideal backdrop for Free Practice 1. From the very beginning, teams pushed hard to establish early momentum, and Ferrari quickly emerged as the benchmark in Hypercar. At the same time, the LMGT3 category produced a tightly contested…

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