Pit Debrief

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 Persad5 hours ago5 hours 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 Persad5 hours ago5 hours 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 days ago4 days 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…

Alpine heads to Imola with confidence after strong 2026 testing, aiming to repeat its 2025 WEC podium in final A424 season.

Confidence high for Alpine as 2026 WEC season nears

Karishma Persad6 days ago6 days ago04 mins

Alpine Endurance Team approaches the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season with renewed confidence following an intensive and productive pre-season programme. After securing a memorable podium at Imola last year, the French manufacturer now aims to build on that success as it embarks on the final campaign for its A424 Hypercar. With valuable data…

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 days ago6 days 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…

Ferrari targets back-to-back WEC titles, focusing on consistency and precision in 2026 after a dominant but flawed 2025 season.

Ferrari eyes back-to-back glory in hyper-competitive 2026 WEC campaign

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago06 mins

Ferrari enters the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season with a clear objective: defend its crown while eliminating the inconsistencies that threatened to derail its previous campaign. Although the Italian manufacturer delivered one of the most commanding starts in recent endurance racing history in 2025, the season also exposed vulnerabilities that could prove decisive…

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Famin steps down as VP of motorsport as Alpine prepares for WEC departure

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago05 mins

As reported by Sportscar365, Alpine has initiated a significant restructuring of its motorsport division, confirming that Bruno Famin has stepped down from his role as vice-president of motorsport just weeks before the start of the new FIA World Endurance Championship season. The timing of the decision is notable. Not only does it arrive on the…

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 Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks 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…

FIA WEC postpones Qatar round due to regional instability, with the race rescheduled for October and Imola opening the 2026 season.

Qatar 1812km moved to October as WEC adjusts 2026 calendar with Imola start

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks ago02 mins

The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) has confirmed that the planned opening round of the 2026 season in Qatar will no longer take place as scheduled. Ongoing geopolitical instability in the Middle East has forced organisers to postpone the event, which had originally been set to launch the championship later this month. Following discussions 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 Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks 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…