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Motorsport.com Lamborghini studying Le Mans hypercar class entry for 2021

Lamborghini studying Le Mans hypercar class entry for 2021

Anything is possible.
By Anthony Alaniz Aug 09, 2019
Renderings Porsche 911 GT1 rendered imagining 918

Porsche 911 GT1 rendered imagining 918's track-ready successor

The designer imagines it making 1,000 horsepower from a hybrid flat-six engine.
By Chris Bruce Aug 06, 2019
Motorsport.com Aston

Aston 'would love' to have Verstappen at Le Mans

Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer says the prospect of Formula 1 star Max Verstappen racing for the manufacturer at the Le Mans 24 Hours is "a conversation to be had".
By Scott Mitchell Jul 22, 2019
Motorsport.com Toyota unveils revised LMP1 car for 2019/20 WEC season

Toyota unveils revised LMP1 car for 2019/20 WEC season

Toyota has revealed an updated version of its TS050 Hybrid LMP1 car, featuring significant front-end aerodynamic revisions for the car's final FIA World Endurance Championship campaign.
By Gary Watkins Jul 22, 2019
Motorsport.com Di Resta eyes future Aston Martin hypercar drive

Di Resta eyes future Aston Martin hypercar drive

Ex-Formula 1 driver Paul di Resta admits he has his eye on a possible future drive with Aston Martin's recently-announced Valkyrie hypercar project in the FIA World Endurance Championship.
By Jamie Klein Jul 10, 2019
Motorsport.com Ford won

Ford won't use new GT as WEC hypercar base

Ford will not use its GT as the basis for an entry into the World Endurance Championship's hypercar concept class, according to the chief technical officer of Multimatic.
By Matt Kew Jul 05, 2019
Motorsport.com Toyota affirms 2020/21 WEC hypercar commitment

Toyota affirms 2020/21 WEC hypercar commitment

Toyota has revealed images of the prototype with which it will contest the 2020/21 FIA World Endurance Championship season, the first for the series' new hypercar era.
By Jack Cozens Jun 14, 2019
Motorsport.com Aston Martin Valkyrie announced for 2020/21 hypercar programme

Aston Martin Valkyrie announced for 2020/21 hypercar programme

Aston Martin will bid for outright honours at the Le Mans 24 Hours with its Valkyrie hypercar from 2021.
By Gary Watkins Jun 14, 2019
Motorsport.com Porsche celebrates WEC title with gold Le Mans liveries

Porsche celebrates WEC title with gold Le Mans liveries

Porsche has revealed its liveries for this year's Le Mans 24 Hours, including a special one-off gold design to celebrate its FIA World Endurance Championship manufacturers' title.
By Scott Mitchell May 29, 2019
Motorsport.com Ford reveals retro liveries for WEC farewell at Le Mans

Ford reveals retro liveries for WEC farewell at Le Mans

Ford will pay homage to a pair of its outright Le Mans 24 Hours winners from the 1960s with retro liveries on its factory GTE Pro contenders in this year's race.
By Gary Watkins May 28, 2019
Motorsport.com BMW to end WEC programme after single season

BMW to end WEC programme after single season

BMW will pull the plug on its factory World Endurance Championship involvement after a single season in the category, the manufacturer has announced.
By Valentin Khorounzhiy May 22, 2019
Motorsport.com Alonso

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.com WEC title more important to Alonso than second Le Mans win

WEC title more important to Alonso than second Le Mans win

Winning the FIA World Endurance Championship is more important to Fernando Alonso than notching up a second Le Mans 24 Hours victory before he leaves Toyota next month.
By Gary Watkins May 03, 2019
Motorsport.com Alonso

Alonso '100 percent' certain of future WEC return

Fernando Alonso has vowed to return to the World Endurance Championship in the wake of his decision to stand down from the Toyota's line-up for the 2019/20 season.
By Gary Watkins May 02, 2019
Motorsport.com Alonso replaced by Hartley in Toyota

Alonso replaced by Hartley in Toyota's 2019/20 WEC roster

Fernando Alonso will pursue new opportunities with Toyota after his departure from its FIA World Endurance Championship squad at the end of season, which was announced on Wednesday morning.
By Gary Watkins May 01, 2019
Motorsport.com Ginetta testing ahead of potential 2019/20 WEC return

Ginetta testing ahead of potential 2019/20 WEC return

Ginetta is targeting a return to the FIA World Endurance Championship next season after resuming testing with its LMP1 contender this week.
By Gary Watkins Apr 25, 2019
Motorsport.com 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.com Toyota open to entering road-going WEC hypercar

Toyota open to entering road-going WEC hypercar

Toyota hasn't ruled out entering the FIA World Endurance Championship's new hypercar concept category with a road-based contender.
By Gary Watkins Mar 16, 2019
Motorsport.com Road-going supercars to be allowed in WEC hypercar series

Road-going supercars to be allowed in WEC hypercar series

Road-going supercars will be allowed to enter the new hypercar concept class due to come into force for the 2020/21 FIA World Endurance Championship season.
By Gary Watkins Mar 08, 2019
Motorsport.com Opinion: Why sportscar racing’s great opportunity can’t be missed

Opinion: Why sportscar racing’s great opportunity can’t be missed

The FIA World Endurance Championship’s proposed 2020 hypercar rules offer sportscar fans racing nirvana. But what if the manufacturers that helped shape it – knowing all the benefits of increased spectator awareness of its giga-cool ‘halo’ cars – don’t join the party?
By Charles Bradley Mar 04, 2019
Motorsport.com 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.com McLaren open to joining hypercar category in 2021

McLaren open to joining hypercar category in 2021

McLaren could be on the FIA World Endurance Championship grid with a hypercar concept prototype in the second half of the inaugural 2020/21 season of the new formula.
By Gary Watkins Dec 17, 2018
Motorsport.com 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.com Aston Martin: Hypercar entry wouldn

Aston Martin: Hypercar entry wouldn't replace GT programme

Aston Martin will remain committed to GT racing even if it enters either the new hypercar concept class in the FIA World Endurance Championship or the DTM.
By Gary Watkins Aug 30, 2018
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