WEC Hypercar Archives

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 Persad6 months ago6 months 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…

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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 Persad6 months ago6 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…

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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 Persad6 months ago6 months 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…

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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 Persad6 months ago6 months 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…

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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 Persad6 months ago3 months 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…

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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 Persad6 months ago6 months 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…

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Ford Racing recruits Le Mans-winning engineer Leena Gade and top-tier talent to boost its Hypercar programme for a 2027 WEC return.

Ford strengthens 2027 WEC Hypercar project with top-tier talent

Karishma Persad6 months ago6 months ago03 mins

Ford Racing is stepping up its preparations for its highly anticipated return to the top tier of endurance racing in 2027, announcing a series of high-profile engineering appointments. With the Hypercar category increasingly competitive, the Blue Oval is leaving no stone unturned in building a team capable of challenging for overall honours in the FIA…

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Peugeot unveils a GTi-inspired livery for the 9X8 Hypercar ahead of the 2026 FIA WEC season opener in Qatar.

Peugeot unveils striking new 9X8 livery ahead of 2026 WEC campaign

Karishma Persad7 months ago7 months ago04 mins

Team Peugeot TotalEnergies has unveiled a striking new look for its Peugeot 9X8 Hypercar ahead of the 2026 campaign in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). The updated design marks the start of a new chapter for the French manufacturer, which hopes to build on the encouraging momentum it generated towards the end of last…

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Ferrari unveils its 499P Hypercars for the 2026 FIA WEC season as the reigning champions begin their world title defence.

Ferrari launches 2026 WEC title defence with unchanged line-ups

Karishma Persad7 months ago7 months ago05 mins

Ferrari has officially launched its 2026 campaign in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), unveiling the factory Ferrari 499P Hypercars with which it will defend its world titles. The Italian manufacturer enters the new season as the reigning champion after a dominant 2025 campaign. However, drivers and team management have emphasised that maintaining that success…

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Alpine unveils its upgraded A424 Hypercar for the 2026 FIA WEC season after breakthrough success including victory at Fuji.

Alpine reveals upgraded A424 for 2026 WEC Hypercar campaign

Karishma Persad7 months ago7 months ago03 mins

Alpine Endurance Team has revealed the updated prototypes it will campaign in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar category in 2026, signalling the French manufacturer’s intent to build on the strongest season in the A424 programme’s history. The unveiling took place during a pre-season presentation in Paris, the home of the Alpine brand. With…

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