Kevin Estre makes his return to LMP2 for the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans with TDS Racing, marking his first outing in the class since 2015.
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Kevin Estre returns to LMP2 with TDS Racing for 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans

As reported by Sportscar365, Porsche factory driver Kevin Estre is set to make his return to LMP2 competition after more than a decade away. Estre has been confirmed as part of the TDS Racing lineup for this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans, where he will race the team’s Oreca 07 Gibson alongside Mathias Beche…

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Genesis Magma Racing prepares for its 2026 FIA WEC debut at Imola, focusing on reliability, learning and steady progress in Hypercar class.
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Genesis Magma Racing targets learning curve in 2026 WEC Hypercar campaign

The 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season represents a defining milestone for Genesis Magma Racing, as the marque officially steps into top-level endurance racing for the very first time. This ambitious Hypercar programme signals not only a technical challenge, but also a clear statement of intent from Hyundai’s premium division to compete against the…

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Alessio Rovera targets WEC LMGT3 title success in 2026, aiming for early wins with Ferrari and the new 296 LMGT3 Evo.
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Rovera targets WEC LMGT3 glory with Ferrari in 2026

Reigning Goodyear Wingfoot Award recipient Alessio Rovera has outlined a clear objective ahead of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season: victory. After finishing third and second in successive FIA WEC LMGT3 campaigns, the Italian now aims to go one step further. As the new season approaches, Rovera leaves no doubt about his intentions…

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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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