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Goodyear extends its exclusive ELMS tyre supply deal through 2029, supporting LMP2 performance and sustainable LMGT3 development.

Goodyear confirms continued ELMS LMP2 and LMGT3 support through 2029

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago05 mins

Goodyear will remain the exclusive tyre supplier for the LMP2 and LMGT3 categories in the European Le Mans Series until the end of 2029. The manufacturer has extended its partnership with the Automobile Club de l’Ouest, strengthening its long-term involvement in two important levels of the endurance racing structure. Goodyear will continue to develop tyres…

ACO President Pierre Fillon says a hydrogen Garage 56 entry could race at Le Mans before H2 Hypercars debut in 2030.

ACO keeps Garage 56 hydrogen entry option open before 2030

Karishma Persad4 weeks ago4 weeks ago05 mins

ACO President Pierre Fillon has left the door open for a hydrogen-powered Garage 56 entry at the 24 Hours of Le Mans before the H2 Hypercar regulations arrive in 2030, as reported by Sportscar365. The ACO announced its updated hydrogen roadmap during its annual Le Mans press conference. Under the plan, hydrogen-powered cars will compete…

The ACO has confirmed the 2027 24 Hours of Le Mans will take place from 9-13 June as a major Hypercar field prepares to race.

Toyota victory closes 2026 Le Mans as countdown to 2027 begins

Karishma Persad4 weeks ago4 weeks ago05 mins

The Automobile Club de l’Ouest has confirmed that the 95th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans will take place from 9-13 June 2027. The event will form the fifth round of the 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship as the Circuit de la Sarthe once again welcomes leading manufacturers, drivers and supporters from across…

ACO confirms the Asian Le Mans Cup, a new LMP3 and GT3 series that will run alongside the Asian Le Mans Series.

ACO confirms new Asian Le Mans Cup for 2026/27 season

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

A new regional endurance racing platform for LMP3 and GT3 competitors has been announced at the ACO Press Conference during the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The new championship will be called the Asian Le Mans Cup and will run on the same weekends as the Asian Le Mans Series. It will give LMP3 teams…

FIA, ACO and IMSA reveal 2030 prototype rules, creating one global hybrid platform for WEC Hypercar and IMSA GTP.

FIA, ACO and IMSA outline unified 2030 prototype regulations

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago07 mins

The FIA, ACO and IMSA have confirmed the foundations of a unified set of top-class prototype regulations that will debut in the 2030 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship seasons. Officials outlined the framework during the annual ACO press conference at Le Mans, held on the eve of the 24 Hours…

Toyota’s TR LH2 Racing Prototype completed a landmark liquid hydrogen demonstration lap at Le Mans, marking a major ACO milestone.

Le Mans marks hydrogen milestone with Toyota TR LH2 demo run

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

June 11, 2026 marked a significant moment in the history of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, as a liquid hydrogen prototype completed a demonstration lap at Circuit de la Sarthe for the first time. The Toyota TR LH2 Racing Prototype, driven by Kazuki Nakajima, took to the legendary circuit on Thursday in front of…

A clear guide to BoP in WEC and Le Mans, explaining weight, power, Hypercar rules and why data is now confidential.

BoP explained: why Balance of Performance matters at Le Mans and in WEC

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago08 mins

Balance of Performance, widely known as BoP, has become one of the most important systems in modern endurance racing. It shapes how the FIA World Endurance Championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans manage competition between cars with different designs, engines, aerodynamics and technical philosophies. In simple terms, BoP uses technical adjustments to keep…

Aston Martin THOR heads to 2026 Le Mans with momentum after Valkyrie’s best FIA WEC result at Spa and growing Hypercar form.

Aston Martin THOR targets Le Mans progress after breakthrough Spa WEC result

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago06 mins

Aston Martin and The Heart of Racing arrive at the 2026 edition 24 Hours of Le Mans with renewed momentum after delivering their strongest FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) result to date. Tom Gamble and Harry Tincknell took the #007 Aston Martin Valkyrie to fourth place at the TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, finishing just…

Sir Mark Cavendish will start the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours, joining a prestigious list of global sporting icons.

Sir Mark Cavendish chosen as official starter for 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

The Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) has confirmed that cycling legend Sir Mark Cavendish will serve as the official starter for the 2026 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The British cyclist, widely regarded as one of the greatest sprinters in road racing history, will wave the French flag to begin the iconic…

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.

WEC to keep BoP data confidential for 2026

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago07 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…