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Alonso 'extremely happy' with Spa WEC points swing

Fernando Alonso says he is "extremely happy" that the #8 Toyota crew was able to extend its FIA World Endurance Championship points advantage over the sister car by such a wide margin at Spa.
By Jamie Klein May 06, 2019
Motorsport VW I.D. R turns first Nurburgring practice laps

VW I.D. R turns first Nurburgring practice laps

Volkswagen's I.D. R electric prototype turned its first practice laps of the Nurburgring Nordschleife on Thursday ahead of its planned electric lap record attempt at the famed German circuit.
By Jamie Klein Apr 26, 2019
Motorsport Button withdraws from Le Mans, Vandoorne replaces him

Button withdraws from Le Mans, Vandoorne replaces him

Stoffel Vandoorne will contest the final two races of the 2018/19 FIA World Endurance Championship season with the SMP Racing LMP1 team, replacing Jenson Button at the Le Mans 24 Hours.
By Jamie Klein Apr 19, 2019
Motorsport McLaren wary of

McLaren wary of 'chicken-and-egg' scenario with WEC

McLaren CEO Zak Brown says the British marque is still interested in joining the FIA World Endurance Championship's hypercar class, but is cautious of what he calls a "chicken-and-egg" situation.
By Jamie Klein Apr 19, 2019
Motorsport Volkswagen ID R adds DRS for electric Nurburgring record attempt

Volkswagen ID R adds DRS for electric Nurburgring record attempt

Volkswagen will give its I.D. R electric prototype a Formula 1-style Drag Reduction System for its electric lap record attempt at the Nurburgring Nordschleife this summer.
By Jamie Klein Apr 17, 2019
Motorsport Hartley replaces Button at SMP for Sebring, Spa

Hartley replaces Button at SMP for Sebring, Spa

Ex-Formula 1 driver Brendon Hartley will join the SMP Racing LMP1 team for the next two rounds of the FIA World Endurance Championship.
By Jamie Klein Feb 07, 2019
Motorsport BMW weighing up WEC exit after single season

BMW weighing up WEC exit after single season

BMW is considering quitting the FIA World Endurance Championship after just a single season in the series, Motorsport.com has learned.
By Jamie Klein Feb 03, 2019
Motorsport Alonso wins Rolex 24 shortened race with WTR

Alonso wins Rolex 24 shortened race with WTR

The Wayne Taylor Racing Cadillac team scored victory in a Rolex 24 at Daytona cut short by bad weather, as Fernando Alonso won the American classic at his second attempt.
By Jamie Klein Jan 28, 2019
Motorsport Nielsen: All-female MSR lineup gets

Nielsen: All-female MSR lineup gets 'respect it deserves'

Meyer Shank Racing's all-female lineup for the Rolex 24 at Daytona has been getting the "respect it deserves", according to two-time IMSA GT Daytona champion Christina Nielsen.
By Jamie Klein Jan 27, 2019
Motorsport Volkswagen targets Nordschleife electric record with I.D. R

Volkswagen targets Nordschleife electric record with I.D. R

Volkswagen has targeting beating the lap record for electric cars around the Nurburgring Nordschleife with its I.D. R prototype this year.
By Jamie Klein Jan 20, 2019
Motorsport McLaren set to join Super GT grid with 720S

McLaren set to join Super GT grid with 720S

McLaren is set to be represented in the Japan-based Super GT series next year with its all-new 720 GT3.
By Jamie Klein Dec 31, 2018
Motorsport First GT Academy winner leaves Nissan after 10-years

First GT Academy winner leaves Nissan after 10-years

The inaugural winner of gamer-to-racer contest GT Academy, Lucas Ordonez, has announced he is ending his decade-long relationship with Nissan.
By Jamie Klein Dec 11, 2018
Motorsport Button to skip Sebring and Spa WEC races

Button to skip Sebring and Spa WEC races

The SMP Racing LMP1 squad has confirmed Jenson Button will skip both next year's Sebring and Spa FIA World Endurance Championship rounds.
By Jamie Klein Dec 11, 2018
Motorsport Rossi: Hamilton must visit my Ranch after Superbike run

Rossi: Hamilton must visit my Ranch after Superbike run

MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi says Lewis Hamilton "has to" visit his Ranch in Italy following the five-time Formula 1 champion's recent Jerez Superbike outing.
By Jamie Klein Dec 03, 2018
Motorsport McLaren unveils special livery for Alonso

McLaren unveils special livery for Alonso's F1 farewell

McLaren has unveiled a one-off livery that Fernando Alonso will use in this weekend's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, his last Formula 1 outing for the foreseeable future.
By Jamie Klein Nov 21, 2018
Motorsport Button

Button 'enjoying racing' again after first WEC podium

Jenson Button says he is "enjoying racing" again after scoring his first podium finish in the FIA World Endurance Championship with the SMP Racing LMP1 team.
By Jamie Klein Nov 20, 2018
Motorsport Audi, BMW not interested in hiring Mercedes DTM drivers

Audi, BMW not interested in hiring Mercedes DTM drivers

Audi and BMW have indicated they are unlikely to recruit any Mercedes DTM drivers for 2019 after the Stuttgart marque withdraws from the championship.
By Jamie Klein Sep 06, 2018
Motorsport Silverstone must resurface again to safeguard MotoGP deal

Silverstone must resurface again to safeguard MotoGP deal

Silverstone must be prepared to resurface its track again to safeguard the future of its MotoGP agreement, Dorna boss Carmelo Ezpeleta has suggested.
By Jamie Klein Aug 30, 2018
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