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Genesis Magma Racing surpasses 8,000km with its GMR-001 Hypercar in Barcelona, marking a key reliability milestone ahead of 2026 FIA WEC debut.

Genesis Magma Racing reaches key reliability milestone with GMR-001 Hypercar ahead of 2026 WEC campaign

Karishma Persad4 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Genesis Magma Racing has achieved a significant development milestone in its preparations for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), as the GMR-001 Hypercar surpassed 8,000km of running during testing at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Genesis Magma Racing reaches key reliability milestone with GMR-001 Hypercar ahead of 2026 WEC campaign The Hyundai premium brand launched…

Ayhancan Güven targets FIA WEC title success with Manthey in 2026 as the Porsche team confirms its LMGT3 driver line-ups.

Güven targets title challenge as Manthey confirms 2026 FIA WEC line-up

Karishma Persad4 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Ayhancan Güven will make his FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) debut in 2026 with Manthey, and the Turkish driver is already targeting a strong start as the team aims to secure a third consecutive LMGT3 title. The Eifel-based Porsche powerhouse has dominated the category since its introduction, winning both championships to date. With the new…

Manthey confirms its 2026 FIA WEC LMGT3 driver line-ups as the Porsche team targets a third consecutive championship title.

Manthey targets LMGT3 title hat-trick with strong 2026 WEC line-ups

Karishma Persad4 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Manthey has revealed the six drivers who will spearhead its bid to extend its dominance in the LMGT3 class of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2026. The German squad has established itself as the benchmark in the category since LMGT3 debuted in 2024. Over the past two seasons, Manthey has won six of…

Akkodis ASP Team confirms Tom Van Rompuy and Petru Umbrărescu as Bronze drivers for its Lexus LMGT3 entries in 2026 FIA WEC.

Akkodis ASP Team signs Van Rompuy as Umbrărescu returns for 2026 WEC LMGT3 campaign with Lexus

Karishma Persad5 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Akkodis ASP Team has confirmed the identities of its two Bronze-rated drivers for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), as the French squad aims to build on a breakthrough season in the fiercely competitive LMGT3 category with Lexus RC Fs. The team will once again field two Lexus RC F LMGT3 entries, continuing the…

TF Sport confirms 2026 LMGT3 line-up, blending returning champions and fresh talent in Corvette Z06 LMGT3.Rs for FIA WEC.

TF Sport confirms 2026 LMGT3 line-up with mix of continuity and fresh talent for WEC

Karishma Persad5 months ago2 months ago03 mins

British endurance racing stalwart TF Sport has finalised its driver line-up for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship LMGT3 category, blending experienced champions with fresh additions. The move ensures that the team will continue to compete at the sharp end of the grid while integrating new talent to strengthen its campaign. TF Sport enjoyed a…

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

BMW and Team WRT reveal revamped LMGT3 driver line-ups for 2026 WEC

Karishma Persad5 months ago2 months ago04 mins

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….

Rui Andrade joins Iron Lynx for 2026 FIA WEC LMGT3, joining Berry, Martin, Hodenius, Cressoni, and Zelger for championship challenge.

Rui Andrade joins Iron Lynx for 2026 FIA WEC LMGT3 Campaign

Karishma Persad5 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Angolan endurance racing star Rui Andrade is set to begin a fresh chapter in his FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) career after joining Italian outfit Iron Lynx for the 2026 LMGT3 season. The 26-year-old, who made history as the first African driver to win in two different FIA WEC categories, brings a wealth of experience…

Garage 59 unveils six-driver McLaren LMGT3 roster for 2026 FIA WEC debut, blending young talent and factory experience.

Garage 59 confirms McLaren LMGT3 line-up for 2026 WEC debut

Karishma Persad5 months ago2 months ago05 mins

British GT specialist Garage 59 is gearing up for its first full-season campaign in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) LMGT3 category. Founded in 2016, the team has built a decade-long pedigree across series such as GT World Challenge Europe, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Bathurst 12 Hour, Intercontinental GT Challenge, British GT Championship,…

Fourteen global manufacturers, including new entrant Genesis, headline the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) entry list.

Global manufacturers set for 2026 FIA WEC season

Karishma Persad5 months ago2 months ago07 mins

The FIA World Endurance Championship will feature one of the most diverse and competitive grids in global motorsport when the 2026 season begins. Fourteen major automotive manufacturers have committed to the championship, reinforcing the remarkable momentum the series has built during the Hypercar era. The entry list reflects the continued growth of endurance racing at…

Alex Riberas says Aston Martin’s Valkyrie Hypercar is closing in on victory after strong FIA WEC pace in Bahrain.

Riberas confident Aston Martin Valkyrie will soon fight for WEC victories after promising end to 2025

Karishma Persad5 months ago2 months ago09 mins

Despite leaving the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) finale in Bahrain with a sense of unfinished business, the Aston Martin THOR Team heads into the off-season encouraged by clear signs of progress. Over the course of the campaign, the revolutionary Valkyrie Hypercar steadily evolved from an intriguing newcomer into a genuine contender capable of…