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Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA and Team WRT win the 2026 FIA WEC DHL Sustainable Endurance Awards for initiatives in Hypercar and LMGT3.
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Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA and Team WRT win 2026 FIA WEC DHL Sustainable Endurance Awards

Karishma Persad011 mins

Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA and Team WRT have been recognised for their sustainability initiatives after winning the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) DHL Sustainable Endurance Awards. The two organisations received the Hypercar and LMGT3 honours respectively, reflecting their efforts to reduce environmental impact, improve operational practices and strengthen social responsibility throughout the championship. Cadillac…

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ACO and LMEM unify LMP2, LMP3 and GT3 class names and colours across Le Mans, ELMS and Asian series ahead of the 2027 race season.
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ACO and LMEM introduce unified class names across endurance racing championships

Karishma Persad07 mins

The Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) and Le Mans Endurance Management (LMEM) have announced a new naming and colour system across their endurance racing championships, introducing changes to the LMP2, LMP3 and GT3 categories from the 2026/27 season onwards. The revised system will apply to the 24 Hours of Le Mans, European Le Mans Series…

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FIA and the ACO extend their FIA WEC partnership through 2037 as the championship targets further commercial and technical growth.
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FIA and ACO extend WEC partnership through 2037

Karishma Persad06 mins

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) have agreed a new 10-year extension that will secure their partnership over the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) through the end of 2037. The new agreement will begin after the current deal expires at the end of 2027 and provides another decade of…

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FIA confirms ACO-WEC agreement runs through 2027 amid split reports

Karishma Persad07 mins

The FIA has clarified that its promoter agreement with the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) regarding the World Endurance Championship (WEC) remains in place through the end of 2027, responding to reports that the two organisations could separate as early as next season. German publication Auto Motor und Sport reported on Thursday that the FIA…

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Reported FIA-ACO contract dispute raises questions over WEC control, Le Mans and the future direction of endurance racing in 2027.
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FIA and ACO reportedly at odds over WEC future as Le Mans questions emerge

Karishma Persad08 mins

The long-standing partnership between the FIA and Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) could be approaching a critical juncture, with a report from German publication Auto Motor und Sport claiming that the two organisations remain without renewed agreements governing the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). According to the report, two contracts underpinning the relationship have expired….

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FIA WEC replaces Qatar and Bahrain with Barcelona and Monza for its final two 2026 rounds amid regional travel and freight issues.
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Barcelona and Monza replace Qatar and Bahrain in revised 2026 WEC calendar

Karishma Persad013 mins

The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) will conclude its 2026 season with races in Barcelona and Monza after ongoing regional developments forced organisers to cancel the planned Qatar and Bahrain rounds. The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will host the inaugural 6 Hours of Barcelona from 16–18 October. Three weeks later, the Autodromo Nazionale Monza will stage…

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

Karishma Persad05 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…

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

Karishma Persad07 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…

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

Karishma Persad03 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…

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