As reported by Sportscar365, Alpine has officially announced it will shut down its Hypercar programme at the end of the current season, confirming widespread speculation about its future in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). The decision brings an end to Alpine’s endurance racing journey, which began in 2013 and evolved into a full-fledged factory…
Alpine has taken another important step in its FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) preparations after completing a successful pre-season test with its upgraded A424 Hypercar at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve. Since making its debut in the championship’s top-tier Hypercar category in 2024, the A424 has already delivered several key milestones for the French manufacturer….
Ford has taken another major step toward its return to the top class of endurance racing. The manufacturer has confirmed the first drivers for its forthcoming FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar programme while revealing key technical details about the 2027 Ford Racing entry. The announcements came during the brand’s annual Season Launch event at…
Ferdinand Habsburg will compete with the Alpine Endurance Team for a third consecutive season in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar category in 2026. The experienced Austrian aims to build on a breakthrough campaign with the French manufacturer last year. Habsburg has become a familiar presence in the endurance racing paddock since joining the…
McLaren Racing has confirmed Mikkel Jensen as the first driver for its ambitious return to the top class of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2027. The Danish driver admitted he felt “goosebumps” as he joined the iconic British marque’s Hypercar programme. Thus, the announcement marks a significant milestone for McLaren’s endurance racing revival,…
Victor Martins will take the next major step in his career in 2026 after agreeing to race for Alpine Endurance Team in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). The move sees the former Alpine Academy driver transition from single-seater competition to prototype racing in the Hypercar category. The Frenchman arrives in endurance racing following several…
Team Peugeot TotalEnergies has confirmed the final composition of its two Hypercar driver line-ups for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) as the French manufacturer seeks to build on its strong late-season momentum. After a series of encouraging results toward the end of 2025, Peugeot enters the new campaign with renewed confidence in both…
Toyota has unveiled the car and identity it will use to pursue the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) crown in 2026, signalling a new chapter for the most successful manufacturer in the series’ history. The Japanese marque introduced the updated TR010 HYBRID Hypercar alongside a striking visual redesign and a rebranded team name ahead of…
Genesis Magma Racing has achieved a significant development milestone in its preparations for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), as the GMR-001 Hypercar surpassed 8,000km of running during testing at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Genesis Magma Racing reaches key reliability milestone with GMR-001 Hypercar ahead of 2026 WEC campaign The Hyundai premium brand launched…
The FIA World Endurance Championship will feature one of the most diverse and competitive grids in global motorsport when the 2026 season begins. Fourteen major automotive manufacturers have committed to the championship, reinforcing the remarkable momentum the series has built during the Hypercar era. The entry list reflects the continued growth of endurance racing at…
