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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.

2026 | WEC | 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps | Race | BMW seals breakthrough one-two as Garage 59 earns LMGT3 redemption

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

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…

Peugeot’s Malthe Jakobsen claims Hypercar pole at Spa, beating Cadillac in a thrilling 2026 WEC Qualifying and Hyperpole shootout.

2026 | WEC | 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps | Qualifying & Hyperpole | Hypercar | Jakobsen stuns to claim Peugeot’s maiden WEC pole

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

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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McLaren strengthens 2027 WEC Hypercar project with Laurens Vanthoor

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month 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…

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 Persad1 month ago1 month 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…

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 Persad1 month ago1 month 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…

Antonio Giovinazzi snatches 2026 WEC Imola Hypercar pole for Ferrari in a record-breaking hyperpole, with top four split by 0.073 seconds.

2026 | WEC | 6 Hours of Imola | Qualifying & Hyperpole | Hypercar | Last-lap heroics hand Giovinazzi pole in record Imola shootout

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Antonio Giovinazzi rose to the occasion in emphatic fashion at Imola, securing Hypercar pole position for Ferrari AF Corse in a dramatic 2026 WEC Qualifying sessions. Unlike his commanding performance at the same venue twelve months ago, this time Giovinazzi had to fight until the very final moments. As the clock ticked down, the Italian…

Complete guide to 2026 FIA WEC: classes, teams, race format, points, tyres and calendar, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Everything you need to know about the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC)

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago018 mins

The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) represents the pinnacle of long-distance circuit racing. Established in 2012 by the FIA and the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO), the series combines cutting-edge technology, world-class drivers and demanding races that last anywhere from six hours to a full 24-hour marathon. Crucially, WEC continues to grow in popularity thanks…

Genesis Magma Racing prepares for its 2026 FIA WEC debut at Imola, focusing on reliability, learning and steady progress in Hypercar class.

Genesis Magma Racing targets learning curve in 2026 WEC Hypercar campaign

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

The 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season represents a defining milestone for Genesis Magma Racing, as the marque officially steps into top-level endurance racing for the very first time. This ambitious Hypercar programme signals not only a technical challenge, but also a clear statement of intent from Hyundai’s premium division to compete against the…

A 35-car grid featuring 14 marques sets up an exciting 2026 WEC opener at Imola, with Ferrari defending its home crown.

Ferrari faces fierce competition as 35-car grid promises spectacle at 2026 WEC opener in Imola

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) has unveiled the official entry list for the 6 Hours of Imola, scheduled for 17–19 April, 2026. As a result, anticipation continues to build for what promises to be a spectacular opening round of the 2026 season. A total of 35 entries will take to the grid, including 17…

Doriane Pin joins Peugeot WEC Hypercar programme, bringing F1 Academy-winning form and endurance experience to the 9X8 project.

Doriane Pin joins Peugeot WEC Hypercar project in development driver role

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

At just 22, Doriane Pin has already forged a reputation as one of motorsport’s brightest young talents. With success across GT, endurance, and single-seater racing, the Ivry-sur-Seine native now takes a pivotal development driver role in the Peugeot WEC Hypercar programme, where her technical insight and adaptability will support the development of the 9X8. Landmark…