BMW M Team WRT and Team Peugeot TotalEnergies have confirmed their Hypercar driver line-ups for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season. Both manufacturers aim to build on the progress achieved during the 2025 campaign. BMW improved its points tally by 23 compared to the previous year, while Peugeot gained 27 additional points and…
Genesis Magma Racing has completed its driver line-up for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship, confirming Mathieu Jaminet and Paul-Loup Chatin as the final additions to its Hypercar programme. The Korean manufacturer will make its debut in the championship’s top category next March and has opted for a blend of proven experience and emerging talent…
Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA has finalised its driver line-up for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), confirming Jack Aitken as the final addition to its Hypercar programme. The British racer steps into the seat vacated by former Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button, who retired from professional motorsport following the season-ending Bapco Energies 8…
Alpine Endurance Team has announced the signing of António Félix da Costa for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in a multi-year deal. The former Formula E champion and two-time Macau Grand Prix winner will bring his extensive experience to Alpine’s Hypercar programme as the team continues to target success at the highest level…
Cadillac has significantly bolstered its FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) efforts by signing Jeromy Moore, a former world champion and 24 Hours of Le Mans-winning engineer, as chief engineer for its Hypercar programme. Moore’s appointment underscores Cadillac’s commitment to challenge for regular race wins and titles in the years ahead. This marks the latest in…
Toyota, the most successful manufacturer in the history of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), is enduring a tough 2025 season. With little to celebrate, Toyota has focused its efforts on regaining its previous dominance by preparing significant updates for the 2026 WEC season. The best result for Toyota’s TOYOTA GAZOO Racing GR010 Hybrid prototype…
Ford has confirmed that it will manage its upcoming FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar programme entirely in-house, marking a strategic shift in how the American manufacturer approaches top-level prototype racing. The decision forms a key part of Ford’s preparations for its return to the pinnacle of endurance racing in 2027. By running the programme…
Genesis Magma Racing has confirmed two additional drivers for its 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar programme, strengthening its line-up ahead of the team’s debut season in 2026. Mathys Jaubert and Daniel Juncadella will join the previously announced André Lotterer and Pipo Derani as the Hyundai-owned brand prepares to enter the championship’s top category…
Ferrari has confirmed that Nicklas Nielsen will remain a cornerstone of its FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar programme with a multi-year contract extension for 2026 and beyond. Triumphs and current form The Dane’s rise began after dominating the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli Europe in 2018, before stepping up to FIA WEC in the LMGTE…
The BMW M Hybrid V8 will return to the track for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) with a striking new design, thanks to a series of aerodynamic updates. The German automotive giant made the announcement on 26 August, revealing that the revised Hypercar will feature both a bold exterior redesign and technical optimisations…
