WEC Hypercar Archives

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

Nick Cassidy joins Peugeot Hypercar programme for 2026 WEC campaign

Karishma Persad10 months ago3 months ago02 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…

Genesis Magma Racing begins testing programme for 2026 FIA WEC Hypercar entry

Karishma Persad10 months ago3 months ago03 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…

BMW commits to long-term FIA WEC Hypercar programme for 2026 and beyond

Karishma Persad11 months ago3 months ago03 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…