A 35-car grid featuring 14 marques sets up an exciting 2026 WEC opener at Imola, with Ferrari defending its home crown.
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Ferrari faces fierce competition as 35-car grid promises spectacle at 2026 WEC opener in Imola

The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) has unveiled the official entry list for the 6 Hours of Imola, scheduled for 17–19 April, 2026. As a result, anticipation continues to build for what promises to be a spectacular opening round of the 2026 season. A total of 35 entries will take to the grid, including 17…

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Genesis Magma Racing prepares for 2026 Imola debut with GMR-001 Hypercar, targeting steady progress in its first FIA WEC season.
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Genesis Magma Racing GMR-001 unveiled as team targets steady progress in WEC

Genesis Magma Racing is gearing up for a historic moment as it prepares to debut its maiden World Endurance Championship (WEC) programme at the 6 Hours of Imola (17–19 April, 2026). The South Korean luxury marque, part of the Hyundai Motor Group, will officially enter the global endurance racing stage with its striking GMR-001 Hypercar….

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Blake McDonald replaces injured Ben Keating at TF Sport for WEC Imola and Spa, as the American targets a return for Le Mans in June.
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McDonald steps in for injured Keating at TF Sport for 2026 WEC Imola and Spa rounds

TF Sport has been forced into an early-season driver change ahead of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) opener, after Ben Keating sustained an injury in a training accident. The American driver suffered a broken elbow, ruling him out of both the Imola Prologue and the opening race later this month. In addition, he will…

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Genesis Magma Racing gears up for FIA WEC debut at Imola, showcasing its new GMR-001 Hypercar and ambitious long-term vision.
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Genersis Magma Racing reveals livery for WEC Hypercar debut

Genesis Magma Racing officially launched on 4 December 2024, and just under 500 days later, the manufacturer’s new WEC Hypercar will make its competitive debut at Italy’s Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari. The eagerly anticipated 6 Hours of Imola (17–19 April) will mark the start of the Le Castellet-based team’s WEC campaign. Despite the…

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BMW M Team WRT unveils upgraded M Hybrid V8 Hypercar with Evo updates as the team targets wins in the 2026 FIA WEC Hypercar season.
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BMW M Team WRT reveals Evo-updated Hypercar ahead of 2026 WEC campaign

BMW M Team WRT has revealed its upgraded M Hybrid V8 Hypercar ahead of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season, aiming to transform consistent podium finishes into outright race wins. With the forthcoming season marking BMW’s third in the top-tier Hypercar category, the Bavarian manufacturer is seeking to build on a strong foundation…

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Alpine heads to Imola with confidence after strong 2026 testing, aiming to repeat its 2025 WEC podium in final A424 season.
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Confidence high for Alpine as 2026 WEC season nears

Alpine Endurance Team approaches the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season with renewed confidence following an intensive and productive pre-season programme. After securing a memorable podium at Imola last year, the French manufacturer now aims to build on that success as it embarks on the final campaign for its A424 Hypercar. With valuable data…

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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.
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Rookie Pourchaire targets breakthrough WEC Hypercar win with Peugeot in 2026

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…

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FIA WEC postpones Qatar round due to regional instability, with the race rescheduled for October and Imola opening the 2026 season.
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Qatar 1812km moved to October as WEC adjusts 2026 calendar with Imola start

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…

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

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…

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

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…

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