Pit Debrief

Phil Hanson signs a long-term Ferrari deal ahead of 2026 WEC and earns factory driver status after his Le Mans-winning Hypercar campaign.

Hanson signs long-term contract with Ferrari ahead of 2026 WEC campaign

Karishma Persad2 months ago3 weeks ago04 mins

Phil Hanson has received a significant boost ahead of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) campaign after securing official factory driver status with Ferrari. The British racer has signed a long-term contract with the legendary Italian manufacturer, cementing his place within the marque’s endurance racing programme. The promotion follows a breakthrough period for Hanson…

Ford sets bold Le Mans target for its 2027 WEC Hypercar return as executives and team leaders stress one goal: victory.

Ford sets clear target for 2026 WEC Hypercar return: “This car has to go to Le Mans and it has to win. Period.”

Karishma Persad2 months ago3 weeks ago05 mins

Ford has set an uncompromising target for its upcoming return to the top class of international endurance racing. As the manufacturer prepares to enter the FIA World Endurance Championship Hypercar category in 2027, senior leadership has made its expectations unmistakably clear. During its annual Season Launch event in Detroit, Ford Racing released further details about…

Ford confirms Hypercar drivers and a 5.4-litre naturally aspirated V8 as preparations intensify for its ambitious 2027 WEC return.

Ford reveals drivers and V8 engine for 2027 WEC Hypercar programme

Karishma Persad2 months ago3 weeks ago05 mins

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…

Mikkel Jensen joins McLaren Racing for its 2027 WEC Hypercar debut, describing “goosebumps” after visiting McLaren Technology Centre.

McLaren signs Mikkel Jensen for ambitious 2027 WEC Hypercar programme

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 weeks ago04 mins

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 joins Alpine Endurance Team for the 2026 WEC season, marking his switch from single-seaters to Hypercar racing.

Victor Martins joins Alpine for 2026 WEC Hypercar campaign

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 weeks ago04 mins

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…

Peugeot confirms its 2026 FIA WEC Hypercar driver crews, highlighting balance and momentum after strong late-season results.

Peugeot hails “excellent balance” in 2026 WEC Hypercar driver crews

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 weeks ago04 mins

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 reveals the TR010 HYBRID Hypercar and a new racing identity for its 2026 FIA WEC title challenge.

Toyota introduces TR010 HYBRID as it targets 2026 WEC crown

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 weeks ago03 mins

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…

Aston Martin expects “exciting results” in the 2026 FIA WEC season as Heart of Racing expands to a two-car Vantage LMGT3 entry.

Aston Martin expects “exciting results” from expanded LMGT3 effort in 2026 WEC

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 weeks ago05 mins

Aston Martin is preparing for the Vantage’s 14th consecutive campaign in the FIA World Endurance Championship, as the British manufacturer looks to build on another competitive season in the series. The Aston Martin programme will once again be run by long-time partner The Heart of Racing, which will expand to a two-car LMGT3 operation in…

Akkodis finalises its 2026 WEC LMGT3 line-up with Clemens Schmid returning and rising star Hadrien David joining Lexus squad.

Akkodis confirms Silver drivers for 2026 WEC LMGT3 title challenge

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 weeks ago02 mins

Akkodis ASP Team has completed its driver roster for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), confirming the two Silver-rated racers who will round out its LMGT3 programme. The French squad will once again field two Lexus RC F LMGT3 entries as it aims to build on a breakthrough campaign that established the team as…

Genesis Magma Racing surpasses 8,000km with its GMR-001 Hypercar in Barcelona, marking a key reliability milestone ahead of 2026 FIA WEC debut.

Genesis Magma Racing reaches key reliability milestone with GMR-001 Hypercar ahead of 2026 WEC campaign

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 weeks ago04 mins

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…