Charles Weerts on building a top GTWC Europe career and choosing GT racing over Formula 1 for longevity, success, and his dream.
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“This was always my dream”— Weerts on choosing GT racing over the formula ladder

Charles Weerts has established himself as one of the standout figures in the fiercely competitive GT World Challenge Europe, carving out a distinctive identity in international motorsport, and in especially GT Racing. Rather than pursuing the traditional and often unforgiving ladder towards Formula 1 without hesitation, the Belgian evaluated his prospects at an early stage…

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BMW and Team WRT unveil refreshed LMGT3 driver line-ups for 2026 WEC, with Augusto Farfus leading new crews in both entries.
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BMW and Team WRT reveal revamped LMGT3 driver line-ups for 2026 WEC

BMW and Team WRT have unveiled a significantly reshaped LMGT3 driver roster ahead of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) campaign. While the team enjoyed a competitive 2025 season with four podium finishes, the Belgian outfit has introduced a host of changes for the upcoming year. Only one driver from last season’s line-up remains….

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BMW retains its Hypercar driver line-up for 2026 while Peugeot adds Nick Cassidy and Théo Pourchaire to its FIA WEC squad.
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BMW and Peugeot confirm Hypercar driver line-ups for 2026 WEC season

BMW M Team WRT and Team Peugeot TotalEnergies have confirmed their Hypercar driver line-ups for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season. Both manufacturers aim to build on the progress achieved during the 2025 campaign. BMW improved its points tally by 23 compared to the previous year, while Peugeot gained 27 additional points and…

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BMW M Hybrid V8 will sport a new look and aerodynamics in 2026 FIA WEC, with a revised front end and technical upgrades for more consistent performance.
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BMW M Hybrid V8 to get bold new look and aero updates for 2026 WEC

The BMW M Hybrid V8 will return to the track for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) with a striking new design, thanks to a series of aerodynamic updates. The German automotive giant made the announcement on 26 August, revealing that the revised Hypercar will feature both a bold exterior redesign and technical optimisations…

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BMW confirms long-term commitment to FIA WEC Hypercar programme and IMSA as regulations run to 2032 and competition intensifies.
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BMW commits to long-term FIA WEC Hypercar programme for 2026 and beyond

FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) competitor BMW has confirmed that it will continue competing in the championship’s top-tier Hypercar class for the foreseeable future, including 2026, strengthening the rapidly expanding category. The German manufacturer entered the series’ premier division in 2024 with two BMW M Hybrid V8 prototypes. The programme marked the return of BMW…

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