GT and endurance racer Cédric Sbirrazzuoli died on Thursday, 20 August, on his 39th birthday, prompting tributes from across the motorsport community. Across a career spanning more than two decades, Sbirrazzuoli competed in an extensive range of GT and endurance championships, building particularly strong associations with AF Corse and Ferrari. His career took him through…
ORECA aims to begin track testing its new Oreca 09 LMP2 car during the second quarter of 2027 as preparations intensify for the category’s next regulatory cycle. The French constructor has already progressed deep into the design phase, with its engineers currently focusing heavily on the new monocoque. However, the governing bodies have yet to…
IMSA and SRO Motorsports Group will collaborate on Balance of Performance (BoP) testing for every FIA GT3 model at Daytona International Speedway in December 2026. Each GT3 manufacturer must supply a car for the dedicated sessions, which will help IMSA establish the BoP for the 2027 Rolex 24 At Daytona. The test will also allow…
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…
Juan Manuel Correa’s career has largely been shaped by single-seaters, but endurance racing has become an important part of his wider motorsport journey. Through LMP2 programmes in the European Le Mans Series, FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and IMSA SportsCar Championship, Correa has experienced a very different racing environment. After testing Prema Powerteam’s LMP2 car…
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…
According to Sportscar365, the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) has officially reaffirmed the introduction of a new generation of LMP2 machinery, set to debut in 2028 across its championships, including the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans. This announcement provides long-awaited clarity on the future of one of endurance racing’s most important categories. At the…
After establishing himself as a strong competitor in endurance racing, Nicolás Varrone prepares for a return to single-seater competition in the 2026 FIA Formula 2 Championship with van Amersfoort Racing. The Argentine, who claimed the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship LMGTE Am title and class victory at Le Mans, now joins Van Amersfoort Racing for…
With the final round of F1 pre-season testing coming to a close in Bahrain and the lights ready to go out in Melbourne in less than two weeks’ time, eleven teams are adding final touches to their roster and confirming their reserve and development drivers for the 2026 season. As 22 drivers line up on…
When compared to other elite sports, motorsports have a greater risk of sustaining a concussion, and it was a topic discussed by Pit Debrief with IndyCar and WEC/IMSA drivers.. Research suggests the incidence rate for concussion in motorsport ranges from 6.3 to 25%. This is something motorsports drivers are all too familiar with. In 2023,…
