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Garage 59 shine on 2026 WEC debut with pole and race lead at Imola before late mechanical failure denies victory in dramatic fashion.
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Garage 59 shows front-running pace before late Imola drama derails 2026 WEC opener

Karishma Persad05 mins

Garage 59 experienced the full emotional spectrum of endurance racing during its debut in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) at the 6 Hours of Imola. The British squad arrived with a new challenge—taking over the operation of McLaren’s LMGT3 programme—and immediately demonstrated its potential with a commanding performance. From securing pole position on debut…

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Nico Müller joins Inter Europol Competition for Le Mans, completing a strong LMP2 line-up aiming for victory in the 2026 edition of the 24-hour classic.
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Nico Müller joins Inter Europol Competition for 2026 Le Mans LMP2 challenge

Karishma Persad03 mins

As reported by Sportscar365, Nico Müller will complete Inter Europol Competition’s second driver line-up for the 2026 edition 24 Hours of Le Mans, the team has confirmed. The Swiss driver will partner Bijoy Garg and Reshad de Gerus in the No. 343 Oreca 07 Gibson as they prepare for the highlight of the FIA World…

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Louis Deletraz joins Hertz Team JOTA for 2026 Spa WEC round, replacing Alex Lynn as Cadillac restores three-driver line-ups.
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Louis Delétraz steps in for Alex Lynn at 2026 Spa WEC round with Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA

Karishma Persad02 mins

As reported by Sportscar365, Louis Delétraz will join the Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA line-up for the upcoming 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) round at Spa, stepping in for Alex Lynn. The British driver continues to recover from neck treatment, which has ruled him out of the Belgian event scheduled for 9 May. As a…

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Alpine secures fourth at 2026 Imola WEC opener, showing pace, strategy and clear progress ahead of Spa and Le Mans.
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Fourth place and forward momentum: Alpine builds confidence in 2026 with strong WEC opener in Imola

Karishma Persad06 mins

Alpine began its 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) campaign with renewed confidence and tangible progress at Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari. After completing more than 1,850 kilometres during pre-event testing, the team arrived well-prepared and immediately demonstrated its pace. That preparation translated into performance, as Charles Milesi placed the #35 Alpine A424 at…

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Toyota beats Ferrari at 2026 WEC 6 Hours of Imola after strategic duel as late LMGT3 drama hands WRT BMW a narrow class victory.
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2026 | WEC | 6 Hours of Imola | Race | Ferrari falls short as Toyota secures landmark victory

Karishma Persad04 mins

Toyota opened its 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) campaign with a commanding victory in the race at Imola. The No. 8 crew of Brendon Hartley, Ryō Hirakawa and Sébastien Buemi combined precision and strategy to defeat Ferrari on home soil. At first, Ferrari controlled the race. Antonio Giovinazzi converted pole into an early lead,…

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FIA and ACO announce that Balance of Performance (BoP) data will no longer be made public in WEC starting in 2026, aiming to reduce speculation.
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WEC to keep BoP data confidential for 2026

Karishma Persad07 mins

As reported by Motorsport.com, starting in 2026, the FIA and ACO will no longer publish the Balance of Performance (BoP) tables for the World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This decision was revealed during a media briefing at Imola, ahead of the season-opening 6 Hours of Imola. The change is…

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Complete guide to 2026 FIA WEC: classes, teams, race format, points, tyres and calendar, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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Everything you need to know about the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC)

Karishma Persad018 mins

The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) represents the pinnacle of long-distance circuit racing. Established in 2012 by the FIA and the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO), the series combines cutting-edge technology, world-class drivers and demanding races that last anywhere from six hours to a full 24-hour marathon. Crucially, WEC continues to grow in popularity thanks…

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Ferrari leads both sessions at Imola WEC Prologue as rivals close gap, setting up a fiercely competitive 2026 season opener.
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2026 | WEC | Prologue | Ferrari dominares early running ahead of Imola season opener

Karishma Persad04 mins

Ferrari laid down an early marker ahead of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season opener at Imola, leading both sessions of the Prologue. However, while the Italian marque dominated the morning, the competition responded strongly in the afternoon, tightening the battle at the front of the Hypercar field. 2026 WEC Prologue: Imola: Morning…

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FIA WEC 2026 season begins at Imola, with Ferrari, Toyota and Porsche set for intense Hypercar battle.
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Imola awaits as FIA WEC 2026 season roars into life

Karishma Persad04 mins

The 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship begins at the legendary Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari, a circuit steeped in history and renowned for its demanding, old-school character. Built in 1953, the track has long been associated with endurance racing and now hosts the European curtain-raiser for the championship. Its 4.909km anti-clockwise layout presents a…

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