Sheldon van der Linde reflects on BMW’s Spa WEC victory, explaining how strategy, pace and redemption shaped a landmark one-two finish.
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Exclusive: Van der Linde reflects on how BMW turned risk into historic WEC triumph at Spa

BMW delivered a landmark result at the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, with Sheldon van der Linde helping lead the manufacturer to its first outright FIA WEC victory after an impressive climb from 10th and 11th on the grid. Through bold strategy and relentless race pace, BMW M Team WRT secured a commanding one-two finish in…

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Genesis Magma Racing secures its first FIA WEC points at Spa after an aggressive strategy and determined defence earned P8.
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Genesis Magma Racing reflects on historic first WEC points after bold Spa strategy pays off

Genesis Magma Racing celebrated a landmark moment in its FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) journey after securing its first points finish during the TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps. The Korean manufacturer overcame technical setbacks, strategic pressure and fierce late-race battles to finish eighth in only its second appearance in the Hypercar category. After both GMR-001…

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McLaren advances its MCL-HY test programme with Imola next, endurance runs planned and continued development ahead of 2027 WEC debut.
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McLaren maps out full-year MCL-HY test programme ahead of 2027 WEC debut

As reported by Sportscar365, McLaren will move its MCL-HY project into a more demanding phase as it prepares for the car’s first full test at Imola later this month and ahead of its 2027 WEC debut. The British manufacturer completed a two-day rollout at Varano on 4-5 May and now plans an extensive on-track development…

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1. Arjun Maini shares his Hypercar ambitions and hopes to inspire Indian racers to careers in GT and endurance racing.
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Exclusive: Maini on ambition, legacy and inspiring the next generation of Indian GT talent

As one of the few Indian drivers competing at the highest levels of international motorsport, Ford factory driver Arjun Maini, currently competing in the 2026 DTM and GTWC Europe championships with Haupt Racing Team (HRT), continues to carve out a meaningful presence in endurance and GT racing. His rise has not only been defined by…

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BMW claimed its first FIA WEC Hypercar victory at Spa as Sheldon van der Linde led a historic Team WRT 1-2 finish.
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BMW secures historic WEC Hypercar breakthrough with dominant Spa 1-2 finish

BMW finally secured its long-awaited breakthrough victory in the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar category after producing a superb strategic performance during the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps. Despite starting only tenth and 11th on the grid, the two BMW M Hybrid V8 prototypes transformed their fortunes through aggressive strategy calls, exceptional race pace,…

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Del Grosso discusses managing pressure, sacrifice, and focus, offering insight into the realities of life in modern junior motorsport.

Racing up the ladder | “I want to reach the absolute max that I can” — Del Grosso on identity, ambitions and legacy in motorsport

In an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, Emmilio Valentino Del Grosso offered a thoughtful and introspective perspective on the deeper ambitions shaping his motorsport journey as he aims to build his own legacy within the sport. While his career continues to develop on track through the junior ranks, his reflections reveal a driver equally focused…

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BMW M Team WRT secures a landmark one-two at the 2026 WEC 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, while Garage 59 McLaren wins LMGT3 after late Ferrari penalty.
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2026 | WEC | 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps | Race | BMW seals breakthrough one-two as Garage 59 earns LMGT3 redemption

BMW M Team WRT claimed a historic one-two victory in the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship race at Spa-Francorchamps, as the No. 20 crew of Robin Frijns, René Rast and Sheldon van der Linde converted a bold strategic call into the Bavarian marque’s maiden overall WEC triumph. Starting only 10th and 11th on the Hypercar…

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Peugeot’s Malthe Jakobsen claims Hypercar pole at Spa, beating Cadillac in a thrilling 2026 WEC Qualifying and Hyperpole shootout.
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2026 | WEC | 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps | Qualifying & Hyperpole | Hypercar | Jakobsen stuns to claim Peugeot’s maiden WEC pole

Malthe Jakobsen delivered a sensational Hyperpole lap to put the #94 Peugeot 9X8 on pole position for the 2026 TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps. The Dane produced a 2m00.653s in the closing phase of Friday’s Hypercar shootout, giving Team Peugeot TotalEnergies its maiden FIA World Endurance Championship pole position. The result completed a dramatic turnaround…

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Laurens Vanthoor joins the McLaren 2027 FIA WEC Hypercar line-up as the brand builds its MCL-HY project with United Autosports.
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McLaren strengthens 2027 WEC Hypercar project with Laurens Vanthoor

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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