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British driver Alex Lynn will move to McLaren Racing for its 2027 Hypercar programme alongside Mikkel Jensen and Laurens Vanthoor once his Cadillac campaign concludes.
Michael de Vries - 2026-10-15T16:28:00.000Z
After a decade with a rival marque, Matt Campbell is steering Ford's new LMDh project through intensive European track tests ahead of an official launch and a targeted return to the top tier at Le Mans.
Lesley Bakker - 2026-10-14T17:30:00.000Z
After winning in LMP2 at Daytona and Le Mans, development driver Alex Quinn will step up to a full-time Peugeot 9X8 race seat in the FIA World Endurance Championship for 2027.
Michael de Vries - 2026-10-14T16:53:00.000Z
The official 24 Hours of Le Mans website receives a comprehensive redesign focused on immersive visuals, simplified navigation, and a cinematic marque identity.
Michael de Vries - 2026-10-13T12:01:00.000Z
The French driver opens up about his journey from watching the 24 Hours of Le Mans as a child to racing in the top Hypercar class.
Lesley Bakker - 2026-10-12T18:01:00.000Z
The road to the 95th edition of the endurance classic begins as five European Le Mans Series teams and two IMSA drivers secure their initial grid spots.
Michael de Vries - 2026-10-11T14:34:00.000Z
Forty-seven cars prepare for a tense four-hour showdown at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve to settle championship crowns and secure 2027 Le Mans invitations.
Michael de Vries - 2026-10-08T03:55:00.000Z
General Motors is currently homologating an evolution version of its Z06 GT3.R to debut next year as a mid-life refresh for the successful platform.
Ruben Smit - 2026-10-07T15:49:34.000Z
The legendary nine-time winner discusses the human side of endurance racing in the first episode of Drivers of Destiny.
Lesley Bakker - 2026-10-05T20:01:00.000Z
A sold-out 47-car grid spanning three classes will contest the 2026/27 Asian Le Mans Series across six races hosted entirely in Europe.
Michael de Vries - 2026-10-01T13:00:00.000Z
Two Italian squads will deploy the Ferrari 499P in the Hypercar category for the upcoming 2026/7 Asian Le Mans Series campaign.
Michael de Vries - 2026-09-30T17:33:00.000Z
A landmark ten-year agreement extends the partnership between the FIA and the ACO to 2037, strengthening regulatory oversight, expanding FIA branding, and paving the way for unified 2030 Hypercar rules.
Sanne Vermeer - 2026-09-30T08:00:00.000Z
Toyota claimed an unexpected win at the 6 Hours of Fuji after a strategic gamble under a late Virtual Safety Car handed the #8 crew victory over Alpine.
Michael de Vries - 2026-09-27T10:40:04.000Z
Peugeot has confirmed that Stoffel Vandoorne will exit its World Endurance Championship lineup immediately following the Fuji 6 Hours.
Lesley Bakker - 2026-09-26T07:01:48.000Z
Alpine will field two-driver crews at Fuji after benching Antonio Felix da Costa and Frederic Makowiecki, amid unconfirmed paddock reports of an impending exit from the WEC.
Sanne Vermeer - 2026-09-23T01:45:14.000Z
Historic sports cars will run alongside the World Endurance Championship in 2027 as Peter Auto and the ACO confirm a five-round schedule centered on the 95th 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Michael de Vries - 2026-09-15T09:52:00.000Z
The M24 Motorsport Museum will host guided tours, photographic archive presentations and family workshops across the 43rd European Heritage Days weekend on September 19-20.
Michael de Vries - 2026-09-11T08:49:00.000Z
With four rounds completed, the European Le Mans Series heads to Silverstone with every single championship class still wide open.
Michael de Vries - 2026-09-09T16:01:00.000Z
Former Le Mans Hypercar race winner Robert Shwartzman will return to the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2027 after signing a full-time factory contract with Team Peugeot TotalEnergies.
Michael de Vries - 2026-09-08T17:27:00.000Z
Nicklas Nielsen, Miguel Molina and Antonio Fuoco inherited victory at Circuit of the Americas when a late hydraulic issue struck the leading Toyota.
Michael de Vries - 2026-09-07T00:19:46.000Z
Antonio Giovinazzi snatched pole position for Ferrari at Circuit of The Americas after posting an identical lap time to Cadillac's Jack Aitken during a dramatic Hyperpole showdown.
Michael de Vries - 2026-09-05T22:39:53.000Z
The FIA World Endurance Championship returns from its summer break with tied Drivers' standings and a narrow manufacturer battle as Toyota and BMW chase an elusive maiden victory in Austin.
Michael de Vries - 2026-09-02T15:11:00.000Z
Ford Racing has put its new Le Mans Hypercar through a three-day shakedown at Paul Ricard, logging over 1,000 kilometres ahead of its 2027 WEC debut.
Ruben Smit - 2026-08-27T17:01:00.000Z
The endurance racing community is mourning the loss of Cedric Sbirrazzuoli, who died on his 39th birthday following a battle with cancer.
Lesley Bakker - 2026-08-21T08:45:43.000Z
Aston Martin THOR Team recently conducted a dedicated test session at Silverstone with an upgraded Valkyrie Hypercar, aiming to refine performance and gather crucial data for its 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship campaign.
Michael de Vries - 2026-08-20T12:12:00.000Z
Ford Racing has put its new LMDh contender through its initial track shakedown at Circuit Paul Ricard with factory drivers Matt Campbell and Logan Sargeant.
Michael de Vries - 2026-08-19T15:54:00.000Z
Ford Racing's 5.4-litre V8 engine has completed a full virtual lap of Le Mans on a dyno in Dearborn ahead of its 2027 WEC debut.
Ruben Smit - 2026-08-03T15:10:00.000Z
Geopolitical and logistical pressures in the Middle East force a temporary European calendar for the 2026-27 winter campaign.
Sanne Vermeer - 2026-08-03T11:01:00.000Z
Team Peugeot TotalEnergies has begun working on a series of technical updates aimed at boosting performance and efficiency for the 2027 campaign.
Ruben Smit - 2026-07-29T12:11:00.000Z
Ongoing regional developments in the Middle East force the championship to relocate its final two rounds from Qatar and Bahrain to Europe.
Sanne Vermeer - 2026-07-28T12:00:00.000Z
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