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Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA targets another strong WEC result at COTA after its São Paulo podium, with Ricky Taylor joining the No. 12 crew.

Cadillac aims to “keep momentum going” into home WEC round at COTA

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks ago08 mins

Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA heads into its home FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) round at Circuit of The Americas (COTA) looking to build on a breakthrough result at São Paulo before the summer break. The American manufacturer showed considerable speed throughout the opening stages of the 2026 season but struggled to consistently convert that potential…

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McLaren’s MCL-HY completes a 30-hour endurance test as the team shifts towards performance work ahead of its 2027 WEC debut.

McLaren MCL-HY completes first 30-hour endurance test ahead of 2027 WEC debut

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks ago010 mins

McLaren has completed the first full endurance test of its MCL-HY Hypercar as development intensifies ahead of the manufacturer’s return to the top level of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2027. The LMDh prototype ran for more than 30 hours at MotorLand Aragón during a programme designed to replicate the demands of an…

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Ford completes its first full Hypercar test at Paul Ricard, covering over 1,000km as preparations intensify for its 2027 WEC debut.

Ford “really hit the ground running” in first full Hypercar test ahead of 2026 WEC debut

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks ago06 mins

Ford Racing has completed the first full test of its new Hypercar as preparations continue for the manufacturer’s return to the top level of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2027. The yet-to-be-named prototype covered more than 1,000 kilometres during a shakedown and three days of running at Paul Ricard, marking the next major…

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Team WRT’s No. 69 BMW M4 GT3 EVO will carry a Levi’s-inspired heritage livery at the 2026 Lone Star Le Mans at COTA.

Team WRT continues heritage theme with Levi’s-inspired BMW livery for Lone Star Le Mans at COTA

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks ago03 mins

Team WRT has revealed the latest heritage livery for its No. 69 BMW M4 GT3 EVO ahead of the FIA World Endurance Championship’s Lone Star Le Mans at Circuit of The Americas (COTA). Anthony McIntosh, Parker Thompson and BMW factory driver Dan Harper will race with a white and red design inspired by the BMW…

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Michelin will remain the exclusive WEC Hypercar tyre supplier through 2032, while Goodyear continues its LMGT3 partnership.

Michelin confirmed as exclusive WEC Hypercar tyre supplier through 2032

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks ago05 mins

Michelin will remain the exclusive tyre supplier for the FIA World Endurance Championship’s Hypercar category through the end of the 2032 WEC season after winning the latest FIA and Automobile Club de l’Ouest tender process. The new agreement covers the 2030–2032 seasons and extends Michelin’s existing commitment, which had already run through 2029. It also…

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Sir Jackie Stewart will return to Fuji 60 years after racing there to support Race Against Dementia during the 2026 FIA WEC round.

Sir Jackie Stewart to return to Fuji in support of Race Against Dementia

Karishma Persad4 weeks ago4 weeks ago06 mins

Three-time Formula 1 World Champion Sir Jackie Stewart will attend the 2026 6 Hours of Fuji as a guest of honour, with the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) weekend hosting several fundraising activities for Race Against Dementia. The visit carries particular significance for Stewart, who returns to Fuji Speedway 60 years after winning the Fuji…

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Alex Lynn will return to Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA for 2026 WEC Barcelona and Monza, while Ricky Taylor joins the No. 12 crew for COTA.

Lynn targets Barcelona return as Taylor strengthens Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA WEC line-up at COTA

Karishma Persad4 weeks ago4 weeks ago05 mins

Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA has confirmed that Alex Lynn will return to 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) competition for the final two rounds of the 2026 season, while Ricky Taylor will join the No. 12 Cadillac V-Series.R at Circuit of The Americas. Lynn will rejoin Will Stevens and Norman Nato for the 6 Hours…

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Ford begins testing its new Hypercar at Paul Ricard as preparations accelerate for its 2027 FIA WEC and Le Mans campaign.

Ford Hypercar begins testing programme at Paul Ricard ahead of 2027 WEC debut

Karishma Persad4 weeks ago4 weeks ago03 mins

Ford Racing has taken another major step towards its return to the top level of endurance racing, with its new Hypercar beginning its testing programme at Circuit Paul Ricard ahead of a 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) debut. The as-yet-unnamed prototype has now appeared on track for the first time after Ford initially completed…

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Ford ramps up its 2027 WEC Hypercar preparations with intensive dyno and simulator work ahead of the prototype’s first track test.

Ford promises to ‘arrive ready’ as 2027 WEC Hypercar preparations intensify

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago08 mins

Ford Racing has intensified preparations for its highly anticipated FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar debut as the manufacturer approaches the first track test of its 2027 challenger. The American marque currently competes in LMGT3 alongside Proton Competition, but it will step into the championship’s top category next season. Ford will consequently take on the…

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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 months ago2 months 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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