Lando Norris remains interested in racing at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the future after testing the McLaren Hypercar, but the F1 World Champion insists Formula 1 will continue to take priority over any endurance racing opportunities. The Briton recently drove the MCL-HY at Portimão, building on his previous experience of the car…
The FIA has clarified that its promoter agreement with the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) regarding the World Endurance Championship (WEC) remains in place through the end of 2027, responding to reports that the two organisations could separate as early as next season. German publication Auto Motor und Sport reported on Thursday that the FIA…
The long-standing partnership between the FIA and Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) could be approaching a critical juncture, with a report from German publication Auto Motor und Sport claiming that the two organisations remain without renewed agreements governing the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). According to the report, two contracts underpinning the relationship have expired….
Aston Martin has taken the next step in the development of its Valkyrie Hypercar after completing an extensive test at Silverstone with a development version of the car. Aston Martin THOR Team drivers Harry Tincknell and Ross Gunn shared the 6.5-litre V12-powered prototype as the manufacturer evaluated several technical developments and gathered data that could…
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…
Silverstone CEO Stuart Pringle wants the British circuit to establish itself as the FIA World Endurance Championship’s largest event behind the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The WEC will return to Silverstone in April 2027 under a new four-year agreement between the circuit and Le Mans Endurance Management. The deal will keep the 6 Hours…
Alex Quinn will carry significant momentum into the third round of the 2026 European Le Mans Series (ELMS) after claiming the LMP2 Pro/Am class victory at the 94th 24 Hours of Le Mans. Quinn shared the winning CrowdStrike Racing entry with George Kurtz and Laurin Heinrich, completing another major success with the team at the…
TF Sport combined a bold strategic approach with exceptional performances from Ben Keating, Jonny Edgar and Nicky Catsburg to win the LMGT3 class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Tom Ferrier-led operation started the No. 33 Corvette Z06 LMGT3.R from 17th in the 25-car field but gradually moved into contention through disciplined driving,…
Akkodis ASP Team converted its recent front-running pace into a major result at the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans, with its two Lexus RC F LMGT3 entries finishing second and fourth in the production-based category. The Jérôme Policand-led outfit had already demonstrated podium-challenging speed at Imola and Spa-Francorchamps. However, a series of reliability issues…
BMW returned to the overall podium at the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans last Sunday as the #20 BMW M Hybrid V8 finished second after a closely fought race. Robin Frijns, René Rast and Sheldon van der Linde brought the BMW M Team WRT entry home just 10.9 seconds behind the winning Toyota. As…
