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Alex Riberas says Aston Martin’s Valkyrie Hypercar is closing in on victory after strong FIA WEC pace in Bahrain.
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Riberas confident Aston Martin Valkyrie will soon fight for WEC victories after promising end to 2025

Karishma Persad09 mins

Despite leaving the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) finale in Bahrain with a sense of unfinished business, the Aston Martin THOR Team heads into the off-season encouraged by clear signs of progress. Over the course of the campaign, the revolutionary Valkyrie Hypercar steadily evolved from an intriguing newcomer into a genuine contender capable of…

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BMW retains its Hypercar driver line-up for 2026 while Peugeot adds Nick Cassidy and Théo Pourchaire to its FIA WEC squad.
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BMW and Peugeot confirm Hypercar driver line-ups for 2026 WEC season

Karishma Persad05 mins

BMW M Team WRT and Team Peugeot TotalEnergies have confirmed their Hypercar driver line-ups for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season. Both manufacturers aim to build on the progress achieved during the 2025 campaign. BMW improved its points tally by 23 compared to the previous year, while Peugeot gained 27 additional points and…

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Genesis Magma Racing confirms Mathieu Jaminet and Paul-Loup Chatin to complete its 2026 FIA WEC Hypercar driver line-up.
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Genesis Magma Racing finalises 2026 WEC Hypercar driver line-up

Karishma Persad05 mins

Genesis Magma Racing has completed its driver line-up for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship, confirming Mathieu Jaminet and Paul-Loup Chatin as the final additions to its Hypercar programme. The Korean manufacturer will make its debut in the championship’s top category next March and has opted for a blend of proven experience and emerging talent…

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Cadillac confirms Jack Aitken for its 2026 FIA WEC Hypercar line-up, completing the Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA driver roster.
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Jack Aitken joins Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA for 2026 FIA WEC season

Karishma Persad05 mins

Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA has finalised its driver line-up for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), confirming Jack Aitken as the final addition to its Hypercar programme. The British racer steps into the seat vacated by former Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button, who retired from professional motorsport following the season-ending Bapco Energies 8…

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Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA hires former Le Mans-winning engineer Jeromy Moore to strengthen its 2026 Hypercar programme as it targets WEC race wins and titles.
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Jeromy Moore joins Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA to boost WEC challenge

Karishma Persad03 mins

Cadillac has significantly bolstered its FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) efforts by signing Jeromy Moore, a former world champion and 24 Hours of Le Mans-winning engineer, as chief engineer for its Hypercar programme. Moore’s appointment underscores Cadillac’s commitment to challenge for regular race wins and titles in the years ahead. This marks the latest in…

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Ford confirms it will run its 2027 FIA WEC Hypercar programme in-house, aiming to boost performance and road car technology transfer.
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Ford to run 2025 FIA WEC Hypercar programme in-house

Karishma Persad06 mins

Ford has confirmed that it will manage its upcoming FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar programme entirely in-house, marking a strategic shift in how the American manufacturer approaches top-level prototype racing. The decision forms a key part of Ford’s preparations for its return to the pinnacle of endurance racing in 2027. By running the programme…

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Nicklas Nielsen signs multi-year extension with Ferrari, continuing his Hypercar role in 2026 and beyond after Le Mans and WEC successes.
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Nicklas Nielsen to ramain key Ferrari Hypercar driver in 2026 WEC

Karishma Persad03 mins

Ferrari has confirmed that Nicklas Nielsen will remain a cornerstone of its FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar programme with a multi-year contract extension for 2026 and beyond. Triumphs and current form The Dane’s rise began after dominating the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli Europe in 2018, before stepping up to FIA WEC in the LMGTE…

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Nick Cassidy joins Team Peugeot TotalEnergies for 2026 FIA WEC, calling the Hypercar drive a ‘dream’ opportunity at Le Mans.
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Nick Cassidy joins Peugeot Hypercar programme for 2026 WEC campaign

Karishma Persad02 mins

Two-time FIA Formula E World Championship runner-up Nick Cassidy will make a full-time return to the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) next year, after being confirmed as part of Team Peugeot TotalEnergies’ 2026 Hypercar line-up. Although Cassidy is widely recognised for his success in single-seaters, finishing inside the top three in Formula E for the…

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Genesis Magma Racing’s GMR-001 Hypercar completes its first shakedown ahead of an extensive testing programme before its 2026 WEC debut.
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Genesis Magma Racing begins testing programme for 2026 FIA WEC Hypercar entry

Karishma Persad03 mins

Genesis Magma Racing has taken a significant step towards its 2026 debut in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) after its new Genesis GMR-001 Hypercar successfully completed its first on-track shakedown. The car, which will compete in the championship’s top-tier Hypercar category from 2026, represents the centrepiece of the manufacturer’s ambitious endurance racing programme. ORECA…

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BMW confirms long-term commitment to FIA WEC Hypercar programme and IMSA as regulations run to 2032 and competition intensifies.
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BMW commits to long-term FIA WEC Hypercar programme for 2026 and beyond

Karishma Persad03 mins

FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) competitor BMW has confirmed that it will continue competing in the championship’s top-tier Hypercar class for the foreseeable future, including 2026, strengthening the rapidly expanding category. The German manufacturer entered the series’ premier division in 2024 with two BMW M Hybrid V8 prototypes. The programme marked the return of BMW…

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