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Hyundai announces factory LMDh programme under Genesis brand

Hyundai has announced its entry into the top-tier of sportcar racing, but the exact details about the programme remain under wraps

By Gary Watkins 13 September 2024

Aston Martin Valkyrie Hypercar set for "full-blown test programme"

Aston Martin Valkyrie Hypercar set for "full-blown test programme"

Aston boss encouraged with initial tests for new Le Mans Hypercar, leading to a "full-blown programme" ahead of planned 2025 WEC and IMSA entries

By Gary Watkins 26 July 2024

Aston Martin Valkyrie Le Mans Hypercar completes shakedown test

Aston Martin Valkyrie Le Mans Hypercar completes shakedown test

Aston Martin's Valkyrie Le Mans Hypercar completes maiden shakedown test as preparations for 2025 debut ramp up

By Gary Watkins 21 July 2024

Hyundai gearing up for WEC hypercar programme, WRC long-term future unclear

The Korean car maker appears set to enter sportscar racing’s top-flight in the future

By Gary Watkins 7 July 2024

Aston Martin prepared to run two Valkyrie Le Mans Hypercars in WEC 2025

Aston Martin prepared to run two Valkyrie Le Mans Hypercars in WEC 2025

Aston Martin is ready to step up to run two Valkyrie Le Mans Hypercars in next year’s WEC if demanded by the regulations.

By Angel Sergeev 20 May 2024

Aston Martin expects almost 30 new Vantage GT3s racing in 2024

Aston Martin expects almost 30 new Vantage GT3s racing in 2024

Aston Martin expects to have approaching 30 of its Vantage GT3s racing in the new-for-2024 evo specification by the end of the year.

By Angel Sergeev 13 February 2024

Aston Martin begins test programme for Valkyrie LMH racer

Aston Martin begins test programme for Valkyrie LMH racer

Aston Martin has started testing ahead of its return to the pinnacle of sportscar racing in the WEC and IMSA SportsCar Championship.

By Gary Watkins 28 January 2024

Button to make WEC return racing Jota Porsche in 2024

Button to make WEC return racing Jota Porsche in 2024

Former F1 world champion Jenson Button will make a full-time return to racing in the World Endurance Championship.

By Gary Watkins 16 December 2023

Inside Maserati’s long-awaited MC12 successor

Inside Maserati’s long-awaited MC12 successor

Maserati's new customer car for the burgeoning GT2 class

By Gary Watkins 30 November 2023

New Aston Martin GT3 car breaks cover

New Aston Martin GT3 car breaks cover

For Le Mans 24 and WEC next year

By Gary Watkins 13 October 2023

Aston Martin rules out Alonso, Stroll involvement in Valkyrie Hypercar assault

Aston Martin rules out Alonso, Stroll involvement in Valkyrie Hypercar assault

Instead, they intend to focus on recruiting the line-up from WEC and IMSA.

By Gary Watkins 6 October 2023

McLaren bids to return to Le Mans 24 Hours with United Autosports

McLaren bids to return to Le Mans 24 Hours with United Autosports

As part of an attack on the World Endurance Championship’s new LMGT3 class

By Gary Watkins 6 October 2023

Aston Martin GT commitment unchanged by Valkyrie LMH announcement

Aston Martin GT commitment unchanged by Valkyrie LMH announcement

Aston Martin has reaffirmed its commitment to long-term partner Prodrive.

By Gary Watkins 5 October 2023

Aston Martin close to reviving Valkyrie LMH project for 2025 WEC, IMSA

Aston Martin close to reviving Valkyrie LMH project for 2025 WEC, IMSA

After more than three years on the back-burner

By Gary Watkins 14 September 2023

Global electric sportscar series Elite World Cup announced

Global electric sportscar series Elite World Cup announced

2024 kick-off with a grid of Lotus Evijas.

By Gary Watkins 22 August 2023

FIA launches new electric GT category

FIA launches new electric GT category

A new entry-level class for electric vehicles closely based on production machinery has been launched by the FIA.

By Gary Watkins 24 June 2023

Spirit F1 owner and Le Mans-winning Bentley team boss John Wickham dies aged 73

Spirit F1 owner and Le Mans-winning Bentley team boss John Wickham dies aged 73

John Wickham, who co-owned the Spirit F1 team of the early 1980s and oversaw Bentley’s 2003 Le Mans 24 Hours victory, has died.

By Gary Watkins 15 January 2023

Le Mans podium finisher and broadcaster Alain de Cadenet dies aged 76

Le Mans podium finisher and broadcaster Alain de Cadenet dies aged 76

Le Mans 24 Hours privateer and constructor Alain de Cadenet has died aged 76 after a long battle with illness.

By Gary Watkins 4 July 2022

Single-seaters "no longer a priority" for Williams F1 reserve Aitken

Single-seaters "no longer a priority" for Williams F1 reserve Aitken

Ahead of his debut in Le Mans 24 Hours.

By Gary Watkins 10 June 2022

Motor1.com Announcements

Ferrari F1 technology to boost Le Mans Hypercar challenge

Ferrari F1 technology to boost Le Mans Hypercar challenge

The new Ferrari Le Mans Hypercar that will join the World Endurance Championship next year will employ technology from the Italian manufacturer’s Formula 1 team.

By Gary Watkins 31 May 2022

Ricciardo hopes tweaked Melbourne F1 layout can yield points

Ricciardo hopes tweaked Melbourne F1 layout can yield points

At his home race in Melbourne.

By Gary Watkins 6 April 2022

Aston Martin to make factory Nurburgring 24 Hours return

Aston Martin to make factory Nurburgring 24 Hours return

First bid since 2018

By Gary Watkins 5 April 2022

Aston Martin could revive Valkyrie Le Mans Hypercar project

Aston Martin could revive Valkyrie Le Mans Hypercar project

Aston Martin appears to be aiming to revive its Valkyrie Le Mans Hypercar programme.

By Gary Watkins 19 February 2022

BMW targets Le Mans 2024 entry with LMDh car

BMW targets Le Mans 2024 entry with LMDh car

Revealed on the 25th anniversary of its victory with the V12 LMR.

By Gary Watkins 10 February 2022

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