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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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ACO confirms new LMP2 regulations for 2028 with Gibson engines, cost control focus and long-term endurance racing role.
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ACO confirms new-generation LMP2 regulations for 2028

Karishma Persad03 mins

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…

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FIA WEC and the 24 Hours of Le Mans announce a global partnership with cybersecurity leader CrowdStrike as a premium partner.
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FIA WEC and Le Mans announce global partnership with CrowdStrike

Karishma Persad02 mins

The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans have announced a new global partnership with CrowdStrike, which joins the championship as a premium partner. Organised by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO), the championship continues to strengthen its commercial and technological partnerships as endurance racing enters a period of…

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