Pit Debrief

Garage 59 shine on 2026 WEC debut with pole and race lead at Imola before late mechanical failure denies victory in dramatic fashion.

Garage 59 shows front-running pace before late Imola drama derails 2026 WEC opener

Karishma Persad4 days ago4 days ago05 mins

Garage 59 experienced the full emotional spectrum of endurance racing during its debut in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) at the 6 Hours of Imola. The British squad arrived with a new challenge—taking over the operation of McLaren’s LMGT3 programme—and immediately demonstrated its potential with a commanding performance. From securing pole position on debut…

Tom Fleming secures LMGT3 pole at Imola as Garage 59 impresses on debut in a dramatic 2026 FIA WEC Hyperpole session.

2026 | WEC | 6 Hours of Imola | Qualifying & Hyperpole | LMGT3 | Fleming shines on Imola debut as Garage 59 announces arrival

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins

Tom Fleming made an unforgettable impression in his first FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) appearance, kicking off 2026 by storming to LMGT3 pole at Imola. Driving for Garage 59, the 23-year-old Brit dominated the Hyperpole shootout with a commanding lap that left his rivals chasing shadows. From the outset, Fleming controlled the session. He consistently…

Comtoyou Racing wins dramatic 2026 GTWC Europe opener at Paul Ricard, leading standings as Garage 59 and Rutronik top classes.

2026 GTWC Europe | Standings after Round 1 at Circuit Paul Ricard

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks ago05 mins

The 2026 GT World Challenge Europe (GTWC) season began in spectacular fashion at Circuit Paul Ricard, delivering not only a dramatic race but also an early shake-up in the championship standings. With the opening round doubling as the first Endurance Cup event, the overall standings mirror the Endurance Cup classification after Round 1. 2026 GTWC…

Garage 59 unveils bold McLaren 720S LMGT3 Evos ahead of 2026 FIA WEC debut in fiercely competitive LMGT3 class.

Garage 59 unveils 720S LMGT3 Evos for 2026 WEC campaign

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Garage 59 has revealed the striking liveries that will adorn its two McLarens as it prepares for its maiden campaign in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2026. After a decade of consistent success across international GT competition, the British squad now advances to the pinnacle of endurance racing. It will compete in the…

Garage 59 confirms strong McLaren Pro and Gold Cup line-ups as it targets 2026 GTWC Europe titles on all fronts.

Garage 59 doubles down on title ambitions with powerful 2026 GTWC Europe line-ups and continued McLaren backing

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Garage 59 has underlined its title ambitions by confirming formidable driver line-ups for both its Pro and Gold Cup entries in the upcoming 2026 GTWC Europe season. Building on its most successful campaign in a decade, the British squad has opted for continuity, confidence and proven pace. All six drivers return from last year’s programme,…

Garage 59 prepares for its 2026 FIA WEC debut with McLaren, as Team Principal Andrew Kirkaldy sets sights on podiums and race wins.

Garage 59 targets race wins ahead of 2026 WEC debut

Karishma Persad3 months ago2 months ago06 mins

Garage 59 is preparing for its long-awaited 2026 debut in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), and despite recognising the scale of the challenge ahead, the British outfit has clear ambitions for the future. Team Principal Andrew Kirkaldy insists that the team’s objectives remain unchanged, even as it steps onto the world championship stage. “As…

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,…

2025 GTWC Europe Sprint Cup, Valencia, Race 1

Engstler and Pepper inherit Race 1 victory in Valencia as Emil Frey Racing among teams penalised after yellow flag infringments

Karishma Persad8 months ago8 months ago03 mins

Emil Frey Racing has lost its landmark overall victory in Race 1 of the 2025 GTWC Europe Sprint Cup at Valencia, following a post-race penalty for a yellow flag infringement. The #69 Ferrari 296 GT3, driven by Chris Lulham and Thierry Vermeulen, initially made history as the first Gold Cup entry to take an outright…

Grasser and Garge 59 dominated Round 7 of the GTWC Europe at Magny-Cours

GTWC Europe | Round 7 | Magny-Cours | Sprint Cup | Grasser triumph Race 1, while Garage 59 seize victory in Race 2

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein9 months ago8 months ago05 mins

Round 7 of the 2025 GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS brought the Sprint Cup to Magny-Cours, where fans enjoyed two tense night-and-day races. Grasser Racing’s Lamborghini and Garage 59’s McLaren each claimed a victory, setting up a dramatic run-in for the Sprint Cup title. Kessel and Grasser impress The weekend began with Dennis…