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McLaren strengthens 2027 WEC Hypercar project with Laurens Vanthoor

Karishma Persad5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

McLaren Racing has added major firepower to its upcoming FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar programme by confirming Laurens Vanthoor as its second driver. The former world champion will join Mikkel Jensen in McLaren’s 2027 line-up, as the British marque prepares to return to top-level international endurance racing with its MCL-HY prototype. McLaren announced Vanthoor’s…

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Cadillac tops FP3 at Spa in Hypercar, while Garage 59 McLaren leads LMGT3 before qualifying for the 2026 WEC 6 Hours of Spa race.

2026 | WEC | 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps | FP3 | Cadillac tops Hypercar as Garage 59 McLaren leads LMGT3

Karishma Persad5 months ago5 months ago07 mins

Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA led the way in FP3 for the 2026 WEC TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, as Will Stevens placed the #12 Cadillac V-Series.R on top of the Hypercar order in a tightly-contested final practice session. In LMGT3, Garage 59 completed a McLaren one-two, with Finn Gehrsitz setting the benchmark. The final 60-minute…

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2026 | WEC | 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps | FP2 | Alpine heads Hypercar one-two as Aston Martin leads LMGT3

Karishma Persad5 months ago5 months ago06 mins

Alpine led the way in FP2 for the 2026 TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, as Jules Gounon placed the #36 Alpine A424 on top of the Hypercar order while the French manufacturer completed a one-two. In LMGT3, Heart of Racing Team Aston Martin set the pace through Eduardo Barrichello. The second 90-minute practice session in…

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BMW M Team WRT ended its FIA WEC victory drought at Imola as the #69 BMW M4 secured a dramatic LMGT3 win.

Imola success gives BMW fresh confidence ahead of 2026 WEC 6 Hours of Spa

Karishma Persad5 months ago5 months ago08 mins

BMW M Team WRT heads into the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship’s TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps full of confidence after ending a lengthy victory drought with a dramatic LMGT3 triumph at Imola. The German-Belgian outfit returned to the top step of the podium for the first time in 728 days after the #69 BMW…

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Ferrari led Spa FP1 in Hypercar as Racing Team Turkey topped LMGT3 during a cool, cloudy opening session in Spa-Francorchamps.

2026 | WEC | 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps | FP1 | Ferrari sets Hypercar pace as Racing Team Turkey tops LMGT3

Karishma Persad5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

Ferrari made the strongest start to the 2026 TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps weekend, as Antonio Fuoco placed the #50 Ferrari AF Corse 499P at the top of the WEC Hypercar order in FP1. Cloudy skies and cool track conditions greeted the FIA World Endurance Championship field in Belgium. Even so, the leading contenders quickly…

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McLaren’s MCL-HY completes its first test in Italy, with Mikkel Jensen praising the team’s progress before its 2027 WEC debut.

Jensen delighted after first first miles in MCL-HY ahead of 2027 WEC debut

Karishma Persad5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

McLaren has taken a significant step towards its return to top-level sportscar racing after the new MCL-HY completed its first on-track running in Italy. The McLaren Hypercar Team, which will enter the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2027 as McLaren United AS, gathered trackside for the first time at the Autodromo Riccardo Paletti in…

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Toyota and Peugeot urge WEC rule-makers to retain LMH-style hybrid freedom as 2030 Hypercar regulation talks continue.

Toyota and Peugeot push to preserve LMH hybrid freedom as WEC plans 2030 rules

Karishma Persad5 months ago5 months ago06 mins

As reported by Sportscar365, Toyota and Peugeot have underlined the importance of retaining LMH-style hybrid systems as discussions continue over a single rules package for the 2030 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season. The current Hypercar era brings together two different technical routes. Toyota, Peugeot and Ferrari build and run their own front axle-mounted hybrid…

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Le Mans confirms a 62-car 2026 grid, with Ferrari facing fierce Hypercar rivals and star names joining LMP2 and LMGT3.

Le Mans confirms 62-car grid for landmark 94th edition in 2026

Karishma Persad5 months ago5 months ago09 mins

The 24 Hours of Le Mans will return from 11-14 June with a packed 62-car grid for the 94th running of the world’s most celebrated endurance race. Organisers have now confirmed the definitive entry list for Round 3 of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship, and the field promises quality, variety and major storylines across…

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ELMS teams confirm 2026 Le Mans line-ups as defending winners, reigning champions and new drivers prepare for the 24-hour classic.

Defending winners headline ELMS contingent at 2026 Le Mans

Karishma Persad5 months ago2 months ago09 mins

Several European Le Mans Series teams will take their regular programmes to the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans, although the longer race has prompted a series of driver and car-number changes. Defending LMP2 winners Inter Europol Competition will retain its successful #43 crew, while reigning LMP2 Pro/Am winners AO by TF will return with…

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McLaren’s MCL-HY Hypercar begins testing, blending hybrid innovation and racing heritage ahead of its 2027 WEC debut.

McLaren MCL-HY Hypercar hits the track ahead of 2027 WEC debut

Karishma Persad5 months ago5 months ago010 mins

McLaren has taken a major step in its return to top-tier endurance racing with the reveal and first on-track test of its forthcoming MCL-HY Hypercar. Set to make its competitive debut in the 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), the car represents a bold new chapter for the British marque as it prepares to rejoin…

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