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Fresh from BMW’s first WEC Hypercar win in 27 years at Spa, Sheldon van der Linde targets victory at the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours.

Exclusive: Sheldon van der Linde targets elusive Nürburgring victory after landmark WEC win at Spa

Karishma Persad6 months ago6 months ago06 mins

Sheldon van der Linde arrives at the Nürburgring 24 Hours carrying significant momentum after helping BMW secure a landmark victory at the 2026 6 Hours of Spa alongside Robin Frijns and René Rast. The triumph marked BMW’s first FIA World Endurance Championship win in the Hypercar category in 27 years. The result further strengthened van…

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Augusto Farfus joins Darren Leung for a full 2026 GTWC Europe Sprint Cup Bronze campaign with Paradine Competition in BMW machinery.

Augusto Farfus joins Darren Leung for full 2026 GTWC Europe Sprint Cup title bid

Karishma Persad6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

As reported by Sportscar365, Augusto Farfus will strengthen Paradine Competition’s 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe powered by AWS Sprint Cup programme after agreeing to partner Darren Leung for the full Bronze class season. The BMW factory driver will share the No. 991 Paradine Competition BMW M4 GT3 EVO with Leung across the four-event Sprint…

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BMW M Team WRT secures a landmark one-two at the 2026 WEC 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, while Garage 59 McLaren wins LMGT3 after late Ferrari penalty.

2026 | WEC | 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps | Race | BMW seals breakthrough one-two as Garage 59 earns LMGT3 redemption

Karishma Persad6 months ago6 months ago05 mins

BMW M Team WRT claimed a historic one-two victory in the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship race at Spa-Francorchamps, as the No. 20 crew of Robin Frijns, René Rast and Sheldon van der Linde converted a bold strategic call into the Bavarian marque’s maiden overall WEC triumph. Starting only 10th and 11th on the Hypercar…

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Five DTM drivers stand out after Red Bull Ring, with Engel leading as Auer, Wittmann, Preining and van der Linde chase.

Five drivers to watch after the 2026 DTM opener at the Red Bull Ring

Karishma Persad6 months ago6 months ago010 mins

The 2026 DTM season opened at the Red Bull Ring with a weekend that offered early direction without delivering firm conclusions. Across Free Practice, Qualifying and Races 1 and 2, the 2026 DTM drivers produced a mixed competitive picture shaped by pace, strategy, Balance of Performance changes, tyre management, and execution under pressure. Mercedes-AMG emerged…

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Charles Weerts targets a fifth GTWC Europe Sprint Cup title in 2026, embracing pressure, fierce rivals, and a new leadership role at Team WRT.

Weerts eyes fifth title ahead of 2026 GTWC Europe Sprint Cup opener at Brands Hatch

Karishma Persad6 months ago6 months ago06 mins

Charles Weerts enters the 2026 GTWC Europe Sprint Cup season with a reputation that commands attention across the paddock. The Team WRT driver has not only collected titles but also established a level of consistency that few in the series can rival. Year after year, he delivers results, adapts to new challenges, and finds ways…

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Kelvin van der Linde targets another GT World Challenge Europe title after a dominant 2025 season with BMW and Team WRT.

Van der Linde remains driven for success in 2026 GTWC Europe campaign

Karishma Persad6 months ago6 months ago06 mins

Kelvin van der Linde enters the 2026 of GTWC Europe powered by AWS with a clear objective: defend his position at the top. After clinching both the Sprint Cup and overall titles alongside Charles Weerts, he now faces the challenge of maintaining that success in an increasingly competitive field. Furthermore, expectations have risen significantly following…

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Van der Linde takes pole for DTM 2026 Race 2 at the Red Bull Ring as BoP changes shake up the grid and tighten the field

DTM | 2026 Red Bull Ring | Qualifying 2 | Van der Linde delivers when it matters to take first pole since 2024

Chiara Martin6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

After yesterday’s spectacular opening race at the Red Bull Ring, the 2026 DTM field returned for a new day and fresh opportunities for Qualifying 2. Thomas Preining secured a home victory in Race 1 ahead of Lucas Auer, while Maro Engel converted pole into a podium after a costly pit stop setback. Further down the…

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Van der Linde returns to DTM with Schubert Motorsport in 2026, chasing the one title that has eluded him and a legacy built on hard work.

Exclusive: Van der Linde on his DTM return – “I don’t want to finish second again”

Chiara Martin6 months ago6 months ago07 mins

Kelvin van der Linde has never been a driver who does things by halves. From becoming South Africa’s youngest ever National Champion at 16, to claiming back to back European titles before his 19th birthday, to winning some of the world’s most prestigious endurance races, his career has been defined by a relentless pursuit of…

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Toyota beats Ferrari at 2026 WEC 6 Hours of Imola after strategic duel as late LMGT3 drama hands WRT BMW a narrow class victory.

2026 | WEC | 6 Hours of Imola | Race | Ferrari falls short as Toyota secures landmark victory

Karishma Persad7 months ago7 months ago04 mins

Toyota opened its 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) campaign with a commanding victory in the race at Imola. The No. 8 crew of Brendon Hartley, Ryō Hirakawa and Sébastien Buemi combined precision and strategy to defeat Ferrari on home soil. At first, Ferrari controlled the race. Antonio Giovinazzi converted pole into an early lead,…

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BMW secures surprise pole in 2026 NL4/Nürburgring Qualifiers Round 1 as Verstappen receives penalty after collision in dramatic session.

2026 NLS | 24H Nürburgring Qualifiers | Qualifying 1 | Surprise pole for BMW at NLS4 as Team Verstappen Racing hit with grid penalty

Karishma Persad7 months ago3 months ago04 mins

Qualifying for the 2026 NLS4, which doubles as Round 1 of the 24H Nürburgring Qualifiers, delivered an unexpected result, as the #23 BMW stunned the field to secure pole position. From the outset, teams pushed hard around the daunting Nürburgring Nordschleife. However, it was David Jahn who made the decisive impact, setting an 8:09.488 lap…

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