Alpine showed 2026 WEC podium pace in Brazil, but punctures, tyre wear and penalties left both A424 crews outside the points at Interlagos.
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Alpine left frustrated after puncture derails promising 2026 WEC weekend at Interlagos

Alpine Endurance Team left the Brazilian round of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) without points despite showing the pace to challenge at the front throughout the Interlagos weekend. Victor Martins led the final Free Practice session before qualifying the #36 Alpine A424 in third. Charles Milesi added fifth in the sister #35 car,…

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FIA WEC replaces Qatar and Bahrain with Barcelona and Monza for its final two 2026 rounds amid regional travel and freight issues.
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Barcelona and Monza replace Qatar and Bahrain in revised 2026 WEC calendar

The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) will conclude its 2026 season with races in Barcelona and Monza after ongoing regional developments forced organisers to cancel the planned Qatar and Bahrain rounds. The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will host the inaugural 6 Hours of Barcelona from 16–18 October. Three weeks later, the Autodromo Nazionale Monza will stage…

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A risky São Paulo strategy delivered a surprise WEC podium for Ferrari, boosting confidence before the championship resumes at Austin.
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Ferrari gains confidence after unexpected 2026 São Paulo WEC podium

Ferrari converted a calculated strategic gamble into an unexpected podium at the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC)’s Rolex 6 Hours of São Paulo. Antonio Giovinazzi, Alessandro Pier Guidi and James Calado recovered from 11th on the grid to finish second in the #51 Ferrari 499P. Calado crossed the line only 2.254 seconds behind the…

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BMW claims São Paulo victory as Ferrari and Cadillac complete a close Hypercar podium, intensifying the 2026 FIA WEC title battle.
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BMW triumphs in São Paulo thriller to reignite 2026 WEC title fight

BMW M Team WRT secured its second victory of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season after prevailing in a tense three-manufacturer fight at the Rolex 6 Hours of São Paulo. Kevin Magnussen, Raffaele Marciello and Dries Vanthoor guided the No. 15 BMW M Hybrid V8 to victory at Interlagos, despite sustained pressure from…

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Team Turkey by TF earns a landmark 2026 LMGT3 win in São Paulo as Eastwood survives late puncture drama to lead Corvette home in style.
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Eastwood hails faultless execution after Racing Team Turkey claims landmark 2026 São Paulo victory

Racing Team Turkey by TF secured its maiden FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) victory after mastering an eventful LMGT3 contest at the 2026 Rolex 6 Hours of São Paulo. Salih Yoluç, Peter Dempsey and Charlie Eastwood guided the No. 34 Corvette Z06 GT3.R to a convincing win at Interlagos, finishing 8.108 seconds ahead of the…

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Cadillac returns to the WEC podium in São Paulo, but pit-stop delays and penalties leave Nato frustrated after victory slips away.
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Nato left disappointed after Cadillac misses 2026 WEC São Paulo victory

Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA returned to the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) podium at the 2026 Rolex 6 Hours of São Paulo, but Norman Nato believed the team possessed the pace to achieve much more. Will Stevens, Nato and Alex Lynn recovered to finish third in the No. 12 Cadillac V-Series.R, less than seven seconds…

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Toyota leads BMW by five points after São Paulo, as Rast and Frijns move level at the top of the 2026 WEC standings after Round 4.
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2026 WEC standings after Round 4 (6 Hours of São Paulo)

The Rolex 6 Hours of São Paulo tightened the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) title fights as the season reached its halfway point. BMW M Team WRT claimed its second Hypercar victory of the campaign through Kevin Magnussen, Raffaele Marciello and Dries Vanthoor. Their success, combined with Toyota’s failure to score, reduced the Japanese…

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Manthey reflects on a São Paulo podium and fourth-place finish as both Porsche crews carry momentum into WEC’s next round at COTA.
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Raeder: Manthey “firmly back in the championship fight” after 2026 São Paulo double top-four finish

Manthey Racing left the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) 6 Hours of São Paulo with both of its Porsche 911 GT3 R entries inside the top four after a strong recovery through the LMGT3 field. Yasser Shahin, Riccardo Pera and Richard Lietz secured third for The Bend Manthey in the No. 92 Porsche. Meanwhile,…

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MW and Team WRT celebrate 2026 São Paulo victory and LMGT3 podium as Vanthoor, Harper, Rast and Farfus reflect on its landmark weekend.
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Vosse hails “faultless race” after BMW M Team WRT claims double podium in 2026 WEC 6 Hours of São Paulo

Team WRT celebrated success in both FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) categories after BMW claimed the overall and Hypercar victory and second place in LMGT3 at the 2026 Rolex 6 Hours of São Paulo. Kevin Magnussen, Raffaele Marciello and Dries Vanthoor guided the No. 15 BMW M Hybrid V8 to BMW’s second Hypercar victory of…

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BMW beats Ferrari in the 2026 WEC 6 Hours of São Paulo, while Racing Team Turkey by TF Corvette secures a second consecutive LMGT3 victory.
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2026 | WEC | 6 Hours of São Paulo | Race | BMW beats Ferrari as Corvette takes LMGT3 victory

BMW M Team WRT claimed its second victory of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season as Kevin Magnussen, Raffaele Marciello and Dries Vanthoor won the Rolex 6 Hours of São Paulo in the No. 15 BMW M Hybrid V8. Vanthoor crossed the line 2.254 seconds ahead of the No. 51 Ferrari AF Corse…

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