2027 WEC Archives

Lando Norris completes 38 laps in McLaren’s MCL-HY at Portimão and says he cannot wait to return as its 2027 WEC debut nears.

Norris “can’t wait” for another McLaren MCL-HY run after Portimão test

Karishma Persad2 months ago1 month ago06 mins

Lando Norris has expressed his desire to return to the cockpit of McLaren’s new MCL-HY Hypercar after completing 38 laps during the manufacturer’s latest FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) test at Portimão. The reigning Formula 1 World Champion joined McLaren Hypercar Team at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve on 14 September for the MCL-HY’s fifth…

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Lando Norris will test McLaren’s MCL-HY at Portimão as McLaren continues preparations for its 2027 WEC and Le Mans debut campaign.

Lando Norris to test McLaren MCL-HY at Portimão ahead of 2027 WEC debut

Karishma Persad2 months ago1 month ago06 mins

Lando Norris will test McLaren’s new MCL-HY Hypercar at the Algarve International Circuit as the manufacturer continues preparations for its return to the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2027. The reigning Formula 1 champion will drive the car at Portimão on Monday 14 September, giving McLaren another opportunity to gather development feedback as it builds…

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Ferrari continues 499P Evo development with two-day COTA test as 2027 WEC preparations continue

Karishma Persad2 months ago1 month ago06 mins

Ferrari has completed another two days of testing with potential 2027 upgrades for its 499P Hypercar at the Circuit of The Americas as development of its next Evo package continues. The Italian manufacturer remained at COTA following its victory in the Lone Star Le Mans, using Tuesday and Wednesday to assess a range of technical…

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Robert Shwartzman returns to WEC with Peugeot in 2027, joining its Hypercar line-up after two seasons racing in the United States.

Robert Shwartzman to return to WEC with Peugeot in 2027

Karishma Persad2 months ago1 month ago06 mins

Robert Shwartzman will return to the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2027 after joining Team Peugeot TotalEnergies as part of the French manufacturer’s six-driver Hypercar line-up. The 26-year-old returns to WEC following two seasons in the United States, having switched to IndyCar in 2025. Shwartzman previously raced in Hypercar with AF Corse during the…

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McLaren’s MCL-HY completes a 30-hour endurance test as the team shifts towards performance work ahead of its 2027 WEC debut.

McLaren MCL-HY completes first 30-hour endurance test ahead of 2027 WEC debut

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago010 mins

McLaren has completed the first full endurance test of its MCL-HY Hypercar as development intensifies ahead of the manufacturer’s return to the top level of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2027. The LMDh prototype ran for more than 30 hours at MotorLand Aragón during a programme designed to replicate the demands of an…

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Ford completes its first full Hypercar test at Paul Ricard, covering over 1,000km as preparations intensify for its 2027 WEC debut.

Ford “really hit the ground running” in first full Hypercar test ahead of 2026 WEC debut

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

Ford Racing has completed the first full test of its new Hypercar as preparations continue for the manufacturer’s return to the top level of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2027. The yet-to-be-named prototype covered more than 1,000 kilometres during a shakedown and three days of running at Paul Ricard, marking the next major…

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Aston Martin tests its development Valkyrie at Silverstone as the team explores further gains ahead of the 2027 FIA WEC season.

“There’s more to come”: Aston Martin explores Valkyrie Hypercar gains at Silverstone as 2027 WEC preparations garner pace

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

Aston Martin has taken the next step in the development of its Valkyrie Hypercar after completing an extensive test at Silverstone with a development version of the car. Aston Martin THOR Team drivers Harry Tincknell and Ross Gunn shared the 6.5-litre V12-powered prototype as the manufacturer evaluated several technical developments and gathered data that could…

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Ford begins testing its new Hypercar at Paul Ricard as preparations accelerate for its 2027 FIA WEC and Le Mans campaign.

Ford Hypercar begins testing programme at Paul Ricard ahead of 2027 WEC debut

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Ford Racing has taken another major step towards its return to the top level of endurance racing, with its new Hypercar beginning its testing programme at Circuit Paul Ricard ahead of a 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) debut. The as-yet-unnamed prototype has now appeared on track for the first time after Ford initially completed…

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Ford ramps up its 2027 WEC Hypercar preparations with intensive dyno and simulator work ahead of the prototype’s first track test.

Ford promises to ‘arrive ready’ as 2027 WEC Hypercar preparations intensify

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago08 mins

Ford Racing has intensified preparations for its highly anticipated FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar debut as the manufacturer approaches the first track test of its 2027 challenger. The American marque currently competes in LMGT3 alongside Proton Competition, but it will step into the championship’s top category next season. Ford will consequently take on the…

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Ferrari tests a revised 499P at Monza while evaluating technical and aerodynamic options for its planned 2027 FIA WEC Evo package.

Ferrari begins testing revised 499P ahead of planned 2027 WEC Evo

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago07 mins

Ferrari has completed the first on-track test of an updated 499P Hypercar as the Italian manufacturer develops a planned Evo package for the 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season. Antonio Fuoco, Antonio Giovinazzi, Alessandro Pier Guidi and Miguel Molina drove the revised prototype during a one-day test at Monza on Tuesday. Ferrari used the…

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