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Théo Pourchaire believes Peugeot can win in the 2026 FIA WEC season as the Hypercar rookie targets a breakthrough victory with the 9X8.

Rookie Pourchaire targets breakthrough WEC Hypercar win with Peugeot in 2026

Karishma Persad3 days ago3 days ago05 mins

French rising star Théo Pourchaire believes Peugeot can secure its first Hypercar-era victory in the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season. The 22-year-old enters his first full campaign with Team Peugeot TotalEnergies determined to convert potential into results. After switching from single-seaters to endurance racing last year, Pourchaire now combines his Hypercar duties with…

FIA WEC postpones Qatar round due to regional instability, with the race rescheduled for October and Imola opening the 2026 season.

Qatar 1812km moved to October as WEC adjusts 2026 calendar with Imola start

Karishma Persad6 days ago6 days ago02 mins

The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) has confirmed that the planned opening round of the 2026 season in Qatar will no longer take place as scheduled. Ongoing geopolitical instability in the Middle East has forced organisers to postpone the event, which had originally been set to launch the championship later this month. Following discussions with…

Peugeot celebrates 100 years at Le Mans with a GTi-inspired 9X8 livery and strong WEC ambitions for 2026.

Peugeot celebrates 100 years at Le Mans with bold 9X8 livery for 2026 WEC campaign

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago04 mins

This June will mark 100 years since Peugeot first raced at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, a landmark the French manufacturer is celebrating with renewed determination. After decades of endurance racing, Peugeot is aiming to turn promising performances into victories with its 9X8 Hypercar in the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). The team…

Manthey reveals new Porsche 911 LMGT3 R line-up for 2026 WEC as the German team targets a third consecutive LMGT3 title.

Manthey unveils new Porsche line-up for 2026 WEC title defence

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins

Manthey has unveiled the pair of Porsches it will field in the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) as the team aims to secure a third consecutive LMGT3 title. The announcement comes in a landmark year for the German squad, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this season. Since the LMGT3 class debuted in 2024, Manthey…

The 2026 WEC season opener, the Qatar 1812km, has been postponed, with Imola now set to launch the championship.

Qatar 1812 km postponed amid regional concerns; Imola set to host 2026 WEC opener

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago05 mins

The Qatar 1812km will no longer open the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season after organisers confirmed that they have postponed the event. Originally scheduled for 26–28 March, the race will now move to a new slot in the second half of the year. Championship officials acted after holding ongoing discussions with regional stakeholders…

FIA WEC and the 24 Hours of Le Mans announce a global partnership with cybersecurity leader CrowdStrike as a premium partner.

FIA WEC and Le Mans announce global partnership with CrowdStrike

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago2 weeks ago02 mins

The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans have announced a new global partnership with CrowdStrike, which joins the championship as a premium partner. Organised by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO), the championship continues to strengthen its commercial and technological partnerships as endurance racing enters a period of…

AF Corse unveils its Ferrari 499P for 2026 as Le Mans winners Kubica, Hanson and Ye target the 2026 FIA WEC Hypercar title.

AF Course reveals Ferrari 499P for 2026 WEC title push

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins

AF Corse has revealed the Ferrari it will field in the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) as the team aims to build on its famous 2025 victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The independent Italian squad will again run the #83 Ferrari 499P in the Hypercar category. Meanwhile, drivers Robert Kubica, Phil…

Peugeot unveils a GTi-inspired livery for the 9X8 Hypercar ahead of the 2026 FIA WEC season opener in Qatar.

Peugeot unveils striking new 9X8 livery ahead of 2026 WEC campaign

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins

Team Peugeot TotalEnergies has unveiled a striking new look for its Peugeot 9X8 Hypercar ahead of the 2026 campaign in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). The updated design marks the start of a new chapter for the French manufacturer, which hopes to build on the encouraging momentum it generated towards the end of last…

Ferrari unveils its 499P Hypercars for the 2026 FIA WEC season as the reigning champions begin their world title defence.

Ferrari launches 2026 WEC title defence with unchanged line-ups

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago2 weeks ago05 mins

Ferrari has officially launched its 2026 campaign in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), unveiling the factory Ferrari 499P Hypercars with which it will defend its world titles. The Italian manufacturer enters the new season as the reigning champion after a dominant 2025 campaign. However, drivers and team management have emphasised that maintaining that success…

Heart of Racing confirms Barrichello and Adam in its 2026 WEC line-up as the Aston Martin squad expands to a two-car LMGT3 effort.

Heart of Racing confirms 2026 WEC line-up with Barrichello and Adam

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago2 weeks ago05 mins

Heart of Racing Team has completed its driver roster for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) campaign, confirming Eduardo ‘Dudu’ Barrichello and Jonny Adam as part of a refreshed and ambitious line-up. The announcement finalises the team’s six-driver squad as the long-time Aston Martin partner prepares to field two cars in the series for…