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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
According to Sportscar365, the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) has officially reaffirmed the introduction of a new generation of LMP2 machinery, set to debut in 2028 across its championships, including the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans. This announcement provides long-awaited clarity on the future of one of endurance racing’s most important categories. At the…
