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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

The fascination of Le Mans: Driving the BMW XM Label to the big race

The fascination of Le Mans: Driving the BMW XM Label to the big race

An impressive road trip with the most powerful BMW that M GmbH has ever built

By Brian Potter 24 June 2024

Ferrari wins Le Mans 24 Hours again as it survives late race drama

Ferrari wins Le Mans 24 Hours again as it survives late race drama

Ferrari outgunned Toyota and Porsche

By Rachit Thukral 17 June 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

The 499P Modificata turns Ferrari's Le Mans winner into 858-bhp track day hero

The 499P Modificata turns Ferrari's Le Mans winner into 858-bhp track day hero

Since it doesn't have to apply to the rules, this track car is more powerful than the version racing in international competition.

By Brian Potter 28 October 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 Valkyrie racing prototype coming to 2025 Le Mans

Aston Martin Valkyrie racing prototype coming to 2025 Le Mans

The automaker is working on entries in both the WEC and IMSA championships.

By Brian Potter 4 October 2023

Manufacturing / Production

Second-gen Ford GT was built because Mustang couldn't win Le Mans

Second-gen Ford GT was built because Mustang couldn't win Le Mans

Ford wanted to compete in the iconic race with the global, sixth-generation Mustang.

By Brian Potter 31 August 2023

Century of Le Mans winning cars will gather at Concours of Elegance in UK

Century of Le Mans winning cars will gather at Concours of Elegance in UK

These 10 victors celebrate the 100th anniversary of the world's foremost motor race.

By Brian Potter 4 August 2023

Ferrari brings the Le Mans-winning 499P to Goodwood

Ferrari brings the Le Mans-winning 499P to Goodwood

Ferrari illuminates the 30th Goodwood Festival with the Le Mans-winning 499P hypercar and a comprehensive lineup of road vehicles.

By Brian Potter 15 July 2023

Goodwood Festival of Speed

Lamborghini SC63 LMDh debuts with 3.8-litre turbo V8, will race at Le Mans

Lamborghini SC63 LMDh debuts with 3.8-litre turbo V8, will race at Le Mans

It's the company's most advanced race car ever, and you can see it at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed.

By Brian Potter 13 July 2023

McLaren celebrates Le Mans centenary with the 1995 F1 GTR

McLaren celebrates Le Mans centenary with the 1995 F1 GTR

McLaren pays tribute to Le Mans' 100th anniversary and its 1995 victory with a historical display and high-performance car exhibitions.

By Tyler Rampersaud 2 July 2023

BMW M1 heads to Le Mans Classic, original drivers from 1981 at the wheel

BMW M1 heads to Le Mans Classic, original drivers from 1981 at the wheel

Decked out in "Munchener Wirtshaus" livery, the car was driven by Prince Leopold of Bavaria, Christian Danner, and Peter Oberndorfer.

By Brian Potter 16 June 2023

Bugatti debuts the new track-only Bolide hypercar at Le Mans

Bugatti debuts the new track-only Bolide hypercar at Le Mans

Bugatti’s track-only masterpiece finally proves its prowess.

By Brian Potter 13 June 2023

Ferrari won Le Mans for the first time in 58 years

Ferrari won Le Mans for the first time in 58 years

After half a century gone from top-class endurance racing, Ferrari comes back to Le Mans with a vengeance.

By Brian Potter 13 June 2023

Alpine A424_β debuts to mark brand's return to top tier endurance racing

A 675-bhp V6 engine powers the performance marque's new LMDh challenger.

By Brian Potter 9 June 2023

Ford Mustang GT3 debuts ahead of competing at Le Mans in 2024

Ford Mustang GT3 debuts ahead of competing at Le Mans in 2024

It starts with the Mustang Dark Horse and adds modifications to go racing.

By Brian Potter 9 June 2023

Toyota GR H2 racing concept debuts to preview hydrogen Le Mans race car

Toyota GR H2 racing concept debuts to preview hydrogen Le Mans race car

The 2026 24 Hours of Lemans will be open to hydrogen race cars.

By Brian Potter 9 June 2023

Bugatti will debut the new Bolide with a lap at Le Mans

Bugatti will debut the new Bolide with a lap at Le Mans

Bugatti’s racing hypercar is coming to the world’s greatest racing venue.

By Brian Potter 9 June 2023

Peugeot 9X8 by Lego Technic brings Le Mans race car to your table

Peugeot 9X8 by Lego Technic brings Le Mans race car to your table

It will be available from May 1 for £169.99.

By Angel Sergeev 15 April 2023

Audi LMDh car was weeks away from testing when project was axed

Audi LMDh car was weeks away from testing when project was axed

Key people working at the German manufacturer have revealed.

By Rachit Thukral 3 November 2022

03:38 Motorsport.com

Ferrari 499P Le Mans Hypercar makes great noises during Imola debut

Ferrari 499P Le Mans Hypercar makes great noises during Imola debut

Listen to the race car’s hybrid powertrain.

By Brian Potter 1 November 2022

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