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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
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Ferrari gains confidence after unexpected 2026 São Paulo WEC podium

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

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

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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