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Alpine showed 2026 WEC podium pace in Brazil, but punctures, tyre wear and penalties left both A424 crews outside the points at Interlagos.

Alpine left frustrated after puncture derails promising 2026 WEC weekend at Interlagos

Karishma Persad2 days ago2 days ago09 mins

Alpine Endurance Team left the Brazilian round of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) without points despite showing the pace to challenge at the front throughout the Interlagos weekend. Victor Martins led the final Free Practice session before qualifying the #36 Alpine A424 in third. Charles Milesi added fifth in the sister #35 car,…

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Ferrari tests a revised 499P at Monza while evaluating technical and aerodynamic options for its planned 2027 FIA WEC Evo package.

Ferrari begins testing revised 499P ahead of planned 2027 WEC Evo

Karishma Persad4 days ago2 days ago07 mins

Ferrari has completed the first on-track test of an updated 499P Hypercar as the Italian manufacturer develops a planned Evo package for the 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season. Antonio Fuoco, Antonio Giovinazzi, Alessandro Pier Guidi and Miguel Molina drove the revised prototype during a one-day test at Monza on Tuesday. Ferrari used the…

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Peugeot begins testing an upgraded 9X8 at Paul Ricard as it targets a 2027 Evo and seeks approval for further FIA WEC changes now.

Peugeot begins 2027 9X8 Evo testing at Paul Ricard; targets greater WEC competitiveness

Karishma Persad5 days ago5 days ago06 mins

As reported by Sportscar365, Peugeot has begun testing a revised version of its 9X8 Hypercar as the French manufacturer prepares a proposed Evo package for the upcoming 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season. The team ran the upgraded car at Circuit Paul Ricard on Tuesday and scheduled further testing at the French venue on…

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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.

Barcelona and Monza replace Qatar and Bahrain in revised 2026 WEC calendar

Karishma Persad5 days ago5 days ago013 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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A risky São Paulo strategy delivered a surprise WEC podium for Ferrari, boosting confidence before the championship resumes at Austin.

Ferrari gains confidence after unexpected 2026 São Paulo WEC podium

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago07 mins

Ferrari converted a calculated strategic gamble into an unexpected podium at the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC)’s Rolex 6 Hours of São Paulo. Antonio Giovinazzi, Alessandro Pier Guidi and James Calado recovered from 11th on the grid to finish second in the #51 Ferrari 499P. Calado crossed the line only 2.254 seconds behind the…

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Silverstone targets 100,000 WEC fans after securing a four-year return, as Stuart Pringle aims to build the event behind Le Mans.

Silverstone aims for six-figure crowds after securing four-year WEC return

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago07 mins

Silverstone CEO Stuart Pringle wants the British circuit to establish itself as the FIA World Endurance Championship’s largest event behind the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The WEC will return to Silverstone in April 2027 under a new four-year agreement between the circuit and Le Mans Endurance Management. The deal will keep the 6 Hours…

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Ford fires up its WEC Hypercar Coyote V8 for the first time as testing nears and programme enters a crucial new phase ahead of 2027 entry.

Ford Hypercar reaches major milestone with first Coyote V8 fire-up ahead of 2027 WEC entry

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago06 mins

Ford has successfully fired up its FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar engine inside the prototype chassis for the first time, as they prepare for their 2027 entry. The American manufacturer integrated its naturally aspirated 5.4-litre Coyote V8 with the ORECA-developed chassis and hybrid system before completing the fire-up at ORECA’s base in southern France….

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BMW claims São Paulo victory as Ferrari and Cadillac complete a close Hypercar podium, intensifying the 2026 FIA WEC title battle.

BMW triumphs in São Paulo thriller to reignite 2026 WEC title fight

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago07 mins

BMW M Team WRT secured its second victory of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season after prevailing in a tense three-manufacturer fight at the Rolex 6 Hours of São Paulo. Kevin Magnussen, Raffaele Marciello and Dries Vanthoor guided the No. 15 BMW M Hybrid V8 to victory at Interlagos, despite sustained pressure from…

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Team Turkey by TF earns a landmark 2026 LMGT3 win in São Paulo as Eastwood survives late puncture drama to lead Corvette home in style.

Eastwood hails faultless execution after Racing Team Turkey claims landmark 2026 São Paulo victory

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago3 weeks ago07 mins

Racing Team Turkey by TF secured its maiden FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) victory after mastering an eventful LMGT3 contest at the 2026 Rolex 6 Hours of São Paulo. Salih Yoluç, Peter Dempsey and Charlie Eastwood guided the No. 34 Corvette Z06 GT3.R to a convincing win at Interlagos, finishing 8.108 seconds ahead of the…

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Cadillac returns to the WEC podium in São Paulo, but pit-stop delays and penalties leave Nato frustrated after victory slips away.

Nato left disappointed after Cadillac misses 2026 WEC São Paulo victory

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks ago07 mins

Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA returned to the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) podium at the 2026 Rolex 6 Hours of São Paulo, but Norman Nato believed the team possessed the pace to achieve much more. Will Stevens, Nato and Alex Lynn recovered to finish third in the No. 12 Cadillac V-Series.R, less than seven seconds…

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