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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 Persad3 days ago3 days 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 Persad5 days ago5 days 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 weeks ago2 weeks 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 weeks ago2 weeks 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…

Genesis Magma Racing gears up for FIA WEC debut at Imola, showcasing its new GMR-001 Hypercar and ambitious long-term vision.

Genersis Magma Racing reveals livery for WEC Hypercar debut

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks ago04 mins

Genesis Magma Racing officially launched on 4 December 2024, and just under 500 days later, the manufacturer’s new WEC Hypercar will make its competitive debut at Italy’s Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari. The eagerly anticipated 6 Hours of Imola (17–19 April) will mark the start of the Le Castellet-based team’s WEC campaign. Despite the…

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 Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks 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…

BMW M Team WRT unveils upgraded M Hybrid V8 Hypercar with Evo updates as the team targets wins in the 2026 FIA WEC Hypercar season.

BMW M Team WRT reveals Evo-updated Hypercar ahead of 2026 WEC campaign

Karishma Persad4 weeks ago4 weeks ago02 mins

BMW M Team WRT has revealed its upgraded M Hybrid V8 Hypercar ahead of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season, aiming to transform consistent podium finishes into outright race wins. With the forthcoming season marking BMW’s third in the top-tier Hypercar category, the Bavarian manufacturer is seeking to build on a strong foundation…

McLaren prepares for 2027 Le Mans return under James Barclay, targeting success in the WEC Hypercar era with a long-term vision.

New era beckons as McLaren builds towards 2027 WEC Hypercar return with Barclay at helm

Karishma Persad4 weeks ago4 weeks ago06 mins

McLaren is preparing for a landmark return to top-level endurance racing in the 2027 World Endurance Championship (WEC), marking its first appearance at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in nearly three decades. Following its iconic debut victory in 1995 with the F1 GTR, the British manufacturer is now targeting success in the modern Hypercar…

Théo Pourchaire believes Peugeot can win in the 2026 FIA WEC season as the Hypercar rookie targets a breakthrough victory with the 9X8.

Rookie Pourchaire targets breakthrough WEC Hypercar win with Peugeot in 2026

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

French rising star Théo Pourchaire believes Peugeot can secure its first Hypercar-era victory in the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season. The 22-year-old enters his first full campaign with Team Peugeot TotalEnergies determined to convert potential into results. After switching from single-seaters to endurance racing last year, Pourchaire now combines his Hypercar duties with…

Mikkel Jensen says he is in a “golden time” of his career as he helps develop McLaren Racing’s new Hypercar for its 2027 WEC return.

Jensen embraces key development role as McLaren prepares of 2027 WEC Hypercar return

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

Mikkel Jensen believes he has reached the ideal stage of his endurance racing career as he prepares to play a central role in McLaren Racing’s ambitious Hypercar project for WEC 2027. The Danish driver feels the timing of his recruitment could prove crucial as the British manufacturer gears up for its return to the top…