McLaren is preparing for a landmark return to top-level endurance racing in the 2027 World Endurance Championship (WEC), marking its first appearance at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in nearly three decades. Following its iconic debut victory in 1995 with the F1 GTR, the British manufacturer is now targeting success in the modern Hypercar…
Ferrari enters the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season with a clear objective: defend its crown while eliminating the inconsistencies that threatened to derail its previous campaign. Although the Italian manufacturer delivered one of the most commanding starts in recent endurance racing history in 2025, the season also exposed vulnerabilities that could prove decisive…
As reported by Sportscar365, Alpine has initiated a significant restructuring of its motorsport division, confirming that Bruno Famin has stepped down from his role as vice-president of motorsport just weeks before the start of the new FIA World Endurance Championship season. The timing of the decision is notable. Not only does it arrive on the…
French rising star Théo Pourchaire believes Peugeot can secure its first Hypercar-era victory in the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season. The 22-year-old enters his first full campaign with Team Peugeot TotalEnergies determined to convert potential into results. After switching from single-seaters to endurance racing last year, Pourchaire now combines his Hypercar duties with…
The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) has confirmed that the planned opening round of the 2026 season in Qatar will no longer take place as scheduled. Ongoing geopolitical instability in the Middle East has forced organisers to postpone the event, which had originally been set to launch the championship later this month. Following discussions with…
Mikkel Jensen believes he has reached the ideal stage of his endurance racing career as he prepares to play a central role in McLaren Racing’s ambitious Hypercar project for WEC 2027. The Danish driver feels the timing of his recruitment could prove crucial as the British manufacturer gears up for its return to the top…
This June will mark 100 years since Peugeot first raced at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, a landmark the French manufacturer is celebrating with renewed determination. After decades of endurance racing, Peugeot is aiming to turn promising performances into victories with its 9X8 Hypercar in the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). The team…
Team Peugeot TotalEnergies has unveiled a striking new look for its Peugeot 9X8 Hypercar ahead of the 2026 campaign in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). The updated design marks the start of a new chapter for the French manufacturer, which hopes to build on the encouraging momentum it generated towards the end of last…
Ferrari has officially launched its 2026 campaign in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), unveiling the factory Ferrari 499P Hypercars with which it will defend its world titles. The Italian manufacturer enters the new season as the reigning champion after a dominant 2025 campaign. However, drivers and team management have emphasised that maintaining that success…
Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA enters the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season with rising expectations after an encouraging debut campaign together in 2025. The partnership between the GM-owned marque and the British independent squad immediately showed promise, demonstrating pace and competitiveness from the outset. During the curtain-raising round in Qatar last season, the team…
