Kobe Pauwels will make his 2026 WEC debut at Imola with Aston Martin, replacing Eduardo Barrichello due to an IMSA clash.
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Aston Martin Academy graduate Kobe Pauwels to make WEC debut at 2026 opener in Imola

Kobe Pauwels will make his debut in the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) at the season-opening 6 Hours of Imola. The Aston Martin Academy graduate steps in for Eduardo Barrichello, who faces a scheduling clash with the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. As a result, Pauwels receives an early opportunity to showcase his talent on…

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Heart of Racing confirms Barrichello and Adam in its 2026 WEC line-up as the Aston Martin squad expands to a two-car LMGT3 effort.
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Heart of Racing confirms 2026 WEC line-up with Barrichello and Adam

Heart of Racing Team has completed its driver roster for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) campaign, confirming Eduardo ‘Dudu’ Barrichello and Jonny Adam as part of a refreshed and ambitious line-up. The announcement finalises the team’s six-driver squad as the long-time Aston Martin partner prepares to field two cars in the series for…

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Aston Martin expects “exciting results” in the 2026 FIA WEC season as Heart of Racing expands to a two-car Vantage LMGT3 entry.
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Aston Martin expects “exciting results” from expanded LMGT3 effort in 2026 WEC

Aston Martin is preparing for the Vantage’s 14th consecutive campaign in the FIA World Endurance Championship, as the British manufacturer looks to build on another competitive season in the series. The Aston Martin programme will once again be run by long-time partner The Heart of Racing, which will expand to a two-car LMGT3 operation in…

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