Michelin targets a record 35th Le Mans win with new Hypercar tyres that blend wider performance windows and sustainable materials.
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Michelin targets record-breaking Le Mans win with innovative Hypercar tyres

Michelin enters the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans with history, performance and sustainability firmly connected. The French manufacturer can secure its 35th overall victory at the event and claim the record for the most wins by a single tyre manufacturer. To reach that milestone, Michelin will rely on its latest Pilot Sport Endurance range…

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Alessandro Pier Guidi led a Ferrari one-two in Le Mans warm-up, while APR and TF Sport topped LMP2 and LMGT3 respectively.
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2026 | WEC | 24 Hours of Le Mans | Warm-Up | Pier Guidi leads Ferrari one-two ahead of 24 Hours of Le Mans

Alessandro Pier Guidi set the fastest time in the final warm-up session ahead of the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans as Ferrari claimed the top two positions. The Italian driver completed a best lap of 3:26.540 in the No. 51 Ferrari 499P during the uneventful 15-minute session. As a result, he finished 0.356 seconds…

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AF Corse won the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans with Ferrari as Kubica, Ye and Hanson held off Porsche in a tense finish.
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24 Hours of Le Mans | A recap of 2025

The 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans delivered another dramatic chapter in Ferrari’s modern endurance racing revival, as the No. 83 AF Corse Ferrari 499P claimed overall victory after a tense final battle at the Circuit de la Sarthe. Robert Kubica, Yifei Ye and Phil Hanson took the win in the customer-entered Ferrari, completing 387…

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Full 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans schedule, with scrutineering, practice, qualifying, Hyperpole, warm-up and race timings detailed.
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2026 | WEC | 24 Hours of Le Mans | Schedule

The countdown to the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans begins well before the race itself. From Friday, 5 June, the event enters its traditional “Great Week”, with scrutineering in the heart of Le Mans city centre opening a packed programme of technical checks, fan activities, practice sessions, qualifying, Hyperpole and, finally, the 24-hour race….

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BMW takes historic pole for the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours as 62 cars prepare to fight across Hypercar, LMP2 and LMGT3.
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2026 | WEC | 24 Hours of Le Mans | Starting Grid

The 94th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans will bring together 62 cars across Hypercar, LMP2 and LMGT3 at the Circuit de la Sarthe in 2026. No manufacturer has controlled the build-up. Instead, Aston Martin, Cadillac, Toyota, Alpine and BMW each led at least one Hypercar session during the week. The other classes…

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FIA, ACO and IMSA reveal 2030 prototype rules, creating one global hybrid platform for WEC Hypercar and IMSA GTP.
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FIA, ACO and IMSA outline unified 2030 prototype regulations

The FIA, ACO and IMSA have confirmed the foundations of a unified set of top-class prototype regulations that will debut in the 2030 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship seasons. Officials outlined the framework during the annual ACO press conference at Le Mans, held on the eve of the 24 Hours…

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FIA WEC renews its Bahrain International Circuit deal, keeping Sakhir as a key season finale and endurance racing venue.
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FIA WEC renews Bahrain deal as Sakhir finale remains on calendar until 2036

The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) has renewed its agreement with Bahrain International Circuit, securing the Sakhir venue’s continued place on the championship calendar. Bahrain has formed part of FIA WEC’s story since the series’ inaugural campaign in 2012. Since then, the circuit has hosted 14 races, making it one of the championship’s most frequently…

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FIA WEC confirms a nine-round 2027 calendar, with Silverstone returning and Le Mans again headlining the season.
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FIA WEC confirms nine-event 2027 calendar with Silverstone comeback

The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) has confirmed an expanded nine-round calendar for the 2027 season, with Silverstone’s return marking the headline addition to a schedule that retains all existing venues. The championship will begin with the traditional Prologue test at Lusail International Circuit in March before the Qatar 1812km opens the competitive campaign later…

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