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Lexus’ Hadrien David takes LMGT3 pole at Spa, leading Aston Martin and Ford in a tight 2026 WEC Qualifying and Hyperpole session.
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2026 | WEC | 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps | Qualifying & Hyperpole | LMGT3 | David delivers Lexus pole in LMGT3 at Spa

Karishma Persad05 mins

Hadrien David claimed LMGT3 pole position for the 2026 TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, as the #78 Akkodis ASP Team Lexus RC F produced the fastest lap in Hyperpole. The Frenchman delivered a 2m16.612s to secure the front spot in class ahead of Saturday’s race. David’s performance completed an impressive recovery for Akkodis ASP Team…

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Peugeot’s Malthe Jakobsen claims Hypercar pole at Spa, beating Cadillac in a thrilling 2026 WEC Qualifying and Hyperpole shootout.
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2026 | WEC | 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps | Qualifying & Hyperpole | Hypercar | Jakobsen stuns to claim Peugeot’s maiden WEC pole

Karishma Persad05 mins

Malthe Jakobsen delivered a sensational Hyperpole lap to put the #94 Peugeot 9X8 on pole position for the 2026 TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps. The Dane produced a 2m00.653s in the closing phase of Friday’s Hypercar shootout, giving Team Peugeot TotalEnergies its maiden FIA World Endurance Championship pole position. The result completed a dramatic turnaround…

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Cadillac tops FP3 at Spa in Hypercar, while Garage 59 McLaren leads LMGT3 before qualifying for the 2026 WEC 6 Hours of Spa race.
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2026 | WEC | 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps | FP3 | Cadillac tops Hypercar as Garage 59 McLaren leads LMGT3

Karishma Persad07 mins

Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA led the way in FP3 for the 2026 WEC TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, as Will Stevens placed the #12 Cadillac V-Series.R on top of the Hypercar order in a tightly-contested final practice session. In LMGT3, Garage 59 completed a McLaren one-two, with Finn Gehrsitz setting the benchmark. The final 60-minute…

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2026 | WEC | 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps | FP2 | Alpine heads Hypercar one-two as Aston Martin leads LMGT3

Karishma Persad06 mins

Alpine led the way in FP2 for the 2026 TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, as Jules Gounon placed the #36 Alpine A424 on top of the Hypercar order while the French manufacturer completed a one-two. In LMGT3, Heart of Racing Team Aston Martin set the pace through Eduardo Barrichello. The second 90-minute practice session in…

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BMW M Team WRT ended its FIA WEC victory drought at Imola as the #69 BMW M4 secured a dramatic LMGT3 win.
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Imola success gives BMW fresh confidence ahead of 2026 WEC 6 Hours of Spa

Karishma Persad08 mins

BMW M Team WRT heads into the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship’s TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps full of confidence after ending a lengthy victory drought with a dramatic LMGT3 triumph at Imola. The German-Belgian outfit returned to the top step of the podium for the first time in 728 days after the #69 BMW…

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Ferrari led Spa FP1 in Hypercar as Racing Team Turkey topped LMGT3 during a cool, cloudy opening session in Spa-Francorchamps.
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2026 | WEC | 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps | FP1 | Ferrari sets Hypercar pace as Racing Team Turkey tops LMGT3

Karishma Persad05 mins

Ferrari made the strongest start to the 2026 TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps weekend, as Antonio Fuoco placed the #50 Ferrari AF Corse 499P at the top of the WEC Hypercar order in FP1. Cloudy skies and cool track conditions greeted the FIA World Endurance Championship field in Belgium. Even so, the leading contenders quickly…

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Le Mans confirms a 62-car 2026 grid, with Ferrari facing fierce Hypercar rivals and star names joining LMP2 and LMGT3.
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Le Mans confirms 62-car grid for landmark 94th edition in 2026

Karishma Persad09 mins

The 24 Hours of Le Mans will return from 11-14 June with a packed 62-car grid for the 94th running of the world’s most celebrated endurance race. Organisers have now confirmed the definitive entry list for Round 3 of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship, and the field promises quality, variety and major storylines across…

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ELMS teams confirm 2026 Le Mans line-ups as defending winners, reigning champions and new drivers prepare for the 24-hour classic.
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Defending winners headline ELMS contingent at 2026 Le Mans

Karishma Persad09 mins

Several European Le Mans Series teams will take their regular programmes to the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans, although the longer race has prompted a series of driver and car-number changes. Defending LMP2 winners Inter Europol Competition will retain its successful #43 crew, while reigning LMP2 Pro/Am winners AO by TF will return with…

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Laurin Heinrich joins Algarve Pro Racing for his 2026 Le Mans debut in LMP2, forming a strong Pro-Am line-up targeting victory.
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Laurin Heinrich secures LMP2 debut for Le Mans with Algarve Pro Racing

Karishma Persad03 mins

Laurin Heinrich will take a significant step in his endurance racing career this summer as he prepares to make his debut at the 2026 WEC 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Porsche factory driver has secured a place on the prestigious grid in the LMP2 category, joining Algarve Pro Racing for the iconic event. As…

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Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA heads to Spa aiming for redemption after 2026 WEC Imola opener, confident of strong pace and podium potential.
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Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA targets redemption at Spa after frustration at 2026 WEC opener in Imola

Karishma Persad05 mins

Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA heads to the second round of the 2026 WEC in Spa-Francorchamps determined to turn promise into results after a frustrating outing at Imola. Despite showing clear podium potential in the opening round of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship, the team left Italy without the finish it deserved. Now, with valuable…

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