Tag: 24 Hours of Le Mans

Phil Hanson signs a long-term Ferrari deal ahead of 2026 WEC and earns factory driver status after his Le Mans-winning Hypercar campaign.
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Hanson signs long-term contract with Ferrari ahead of 2026 WEC campaign

Karishma Persad04 mins

Phil Hanson has received a significant boost ahead of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) campaign after securing official factory driver status with Ferrari. The British racer has signed a long-term contract with the legendary Italian manufacturer, cementing his place within the marque’s endurance racing programme. The promotion follows a breakthrough period for Hanson…

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Ford sets bold Le Mans target for its 2027 WEC Hypercar return as executives and team leaders stress one goal: victory.
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Ford sets clear target for 2026 WEC Hypercar return: “This car has to go to Le Mans and it has to win. Period.”

Karishma Persad05 mins

Ford has set an uncompromising target for its upcoming return to the top class of international endurance racing. As the manufacturer prepares to enter the FIA World Endurance Championship Hypercar category in 2027, senior leadership has made its expectations unmistakably clear. During its annual Season Launch event in Detroit, Ford Racing released further details about…

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Victor Martins joins Alpine Endurance Team for the 2026 WEC season, marking his switch from single-seaters to Hypercar racing.
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Victor Martins joins Alpine for 2026 WEC Hypercar campaign

Karishma Persad04 mins

Victor Martins will take the next major step in his career in 2026 after agreeing to race for Alpine Endurance Team in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). The move sees the former Alpine Academy driver transition from single-seater competition to prototype racing in the Hypercar category. The Frenchman arrives in endurance racing following several…

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