FIA WEC
Ferrari and Peugeot push forward development of their hypercars for 2027
Ferrari and Peugeot are visibly advancing the development of their hypercars for the 2027 WEC season, and initial test drives are providing exciting insights into completely new technical concepts. While the competition prepares for the entry of further manufacturers, the next chapter of prototype development is already beginning behind the scenes.
FIA WEC moves 2026 season finale to Barcelona and Monza
The FIA WEC has to reshuffle its 2026 season finale at short notice. Instead of Qatar and Bahrain, two traditional European racetracks, Barcelona and Monza, will take center stage, altering the final stretch of the World Endurance Championship.
Ford Racing: WEC Hypercar Enters Next Development Phase – First Engine Start in Chassis Successful
The V8 has awoken in the chassis for the first time, and the Ford WEC Hypercar is on the verge of its track debut. With upcoming test drives, a crucial phase on the road back to Le Mans begins.
24h Spa 2026: BMW Strengthens Lineup - Field Shrinks to 69 Vehicles
Just before the start of the 24 Hours of Spa, Paradine Competition makes a statement in the BMW camp with a mix of endurance stars and emerging talents. As new names move into the spotlight, a surprising withdrawal causes a stir in the already star-studded field.
Genesis presented its GT3 Concept at Le Mans.
While Genesis made its grand debut with its hypercars at Le Mans, another reveal captured attention in the paddock. With the Magma GT3 Concept, the brand offers a promising glimpse into its potential future in the globally booming GT3 racing scene.
BMW starts from pole position in the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2026
The hyperpole in Le Mans provided thrilling duels at the front and brought a few surprises. While established manufacturers underlined their ambitions, a newcomer attracted particular attention with a strong performance.
Le Mans: Alpine Makes a Statement – Corvette Loses Class Best Time
Between qualifying, night practice, and technical inspections, Le Mans already showed its full unpredictability on Wednesday. While Alpine made a statement at the top, a supposed class favorite became the big loser of the day hours later.
Le Mans 2026: Test day provides first clues ahead of the great endurance classic
The test day at Le Mans has set the first indications. While Aston Martin surprisingly took the lead, the established hypercar powerhouses and newcomer Genesis also presented themselves in promising form for the long-distance classic at Le Mans.
Genesis presents striking magma design for GMR-001 hypercars at Le Mans
Genesis is banking on a spectacular look for its 2026 Le Mans appearance: the new GMR-001 hypercars will feature a magma design inspired by glowing lava, guaranteed to turn heads on the Sarthe. However, there's much more to this striking aesthetic than just a new coat of paint.
Iron Lynx Again With Three Silver Arrows at the 24 Hours of Le Mans
The GT3 Silver Arrows return to Le Mans in 2026 with three distinctly different characters. Between rich Mercedes history and the debut of Team Qatar, an exceptional GT3 project with international appeal is emerging at the Sarthe circuit.
70 GT3-Bolides and Thrilling Prologue
70 GT3 race cars, intensive test drives, and initial assessments: During the official prologue to the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa, teams and drivers are currently preparing for the biggest GT3 race in the world. Even before the race weekend, a high-caliber and extremely close field of participants is already indicated at Spa-Francorchamps.
BMW celebrates double victory
Historic success for BMW in Spa: The manufacturer celebrated its first overall victory in WEC history with a one-two finish. A race characterized by tactics, full of safety car periods, strategic duels, and fierce accidents, turned out to be the perfect dress rehearsal for Le Mans.
McLaren presents first design of new WEC Hypercar MCL-HY
McLaren takes the next step towards WEC entry: With the new MCL-HY, the manufacturer is showing the design of its hypercar for the 2027 season for the first time. The prototype combines modern LMDh technology with historical McLaren influences and is set to complete its first test kilometers soon.
Toyota Triumphs at Imola
Toyota celebrates a special milestone in Imola: In their 100th WEC race outing, the manufacturer achieved their 50th victory, prevailing against Ferrari after a tactical race. The duel at the front, in particular, made for a thrilling season opener of the World Endurance Championship.
Provisional Entry List for WEC 2026 Season Opener in Imola Released
Hypercar showdowns, new driver lineups, and packed GT3 fields promise an intense season opener in Imola. The preliminary WEC 2026 entry list is already providing plenty of talking points for fans and teams.
Toyota presents updated TR010 for the 2026 WEC season
New aerodynamics, changed details, and a clear view of the competition: Toyota is sending the revised GR010 Hybrid with noticeable adjustments into the 2026 WEC season. Behind the familiar design lies more development work than meets the eye.
Genesis enters the WEC in 2026
With Genesis, another manufacturer will enter the big stage of endurance racing in 2026. The entry into the WEC brings not only a new name to the Hypercar field but also fresh pressure for the established competition.
BMW M Hybrid V8: New Light Design Debuts at IMSA Test in Daytona
Beim offiziellen IMSA-Sanctioned Test auf dem Daytona International Speedway (USA) tritt das BMW M Team WRT erstmals mit dem BMW M Hybrid ... Read more
Garage 59 takes over McLaren's LMGT3 commitment in the FIA WEC
Ab der kommenden Saison wird das britische Team Garage 59 die beiden LMGT3-Fahrzeuge von McLaren in der FIA Langstrecken-Weltmeisterschaft (WEC) einsetzen. Das ... Read more