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Porsche LMDh prototype plays twin-turbo V8 music during Spa test

Porsche LMDh prototype plays twin-turbo V8 music during Spa test

Spoiler alert: It's fast!

By Adrian Padeanu 16 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 05 April 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

Porsche LMDh prototype tested on Weissach track with twin-turbo V8

Porsche LMDh prototype tested on Weissach track with twin-turbo V8

The combustion engine runs on renewable fuel and works together with an electric motor.

By Brian Potter 27 January 2022

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2023 Porsche LMDh prototype hits the track for the first time

2023 Porsche LMDh prototype hits the track for the first time

The Le Mans Daytona hybrid prototype stretched its legs on the company's Weissach test track.

By Brian Potter 20 January 2022

McLaren: No decisions on FE or WEC programmes until early ’22

McLaren: No decisions on FE or WEC programmes until early ’22

Complement McLaren's existing presence in IndyCar and Extreme E

By Luke Smith 13 December 2021

WEC: Anthony Davidson at peace with failure to win Le Mans

WEC: Anthony Davidson at peace with failure to win Le Mans

The Brit says he has come to terms.

By Gary Watkins 03 November 2021

Davidson to retire from racing after Bahrain WEC finale

Davidson to retire from racing after Bahrain WEC finale

Ex-F1 British driver Anthony Davidson will retire as a professional racing driver after this year's FIA WEC in Bahrain next weekend.

By Pablo Elizalde 01 November 2021

Alonso an 'ideal' option for Alpine if it builds new car for WEC

Alonso an 'ideal' option for Alpine if it builds new car for WEC

Formula 1's Fernando Alonso will be in the frame to race sportscars with Alpine should it stay in the top class of the FIA WEC.

By Gary Watkins 21 August 2021

Peugeot reveals first images of radical 9X8 Le Mans Hypercar

Peugeot reveals first images of radical 9X8 Le Mans Hypercar

Innovative aerodynamics render conventional rear wing unnecessary.

By Andrew van Leeuwen 06 July 2021

Alpine reveals LMP1 contender for step up to WEC's top class

Alpine reveals LMP1 contender for step up to WEC's top class

Alpine has taken the covers off its grandfathered LMP1 car for its move to the top class of the FIA World Endurance Championship.

By Rachit Thukral 17 March 2021

Ferrari announces top flight Le Mans, Sportscars return

Ferrari has announced it will return to the top of endurance racing, including the Le Mans 24 Hours, with its own hypercar from 2023.

By Filip Cleeren 24 February 2021

Toyota debuts race car version of its upcoming hypercar

Toyota debuts race car version of its upcoming hypercar

It's bigger and heavier than its predecessor.

By Jacob Oliva 15 January 2021

WEC news: Toyota reveals pictures of new Le Mans hypercar

WEC news: Toyota reveals pictures of new Le Mans hypercar

Toyota has released first pictures of its new Le Mans Hypercar and a name for its latest FIA World Endurance Championship challenger.

By Gary Watkins 13 January 2021

Glickenhaus joins forces with Joest Racing for WEC debut

Glickenhaus joins forces with Joest Racing for WEC debut

Multiple Le Mans winner Joest Racing has been brought in by niche automaker Glickenhaus to bolster its maiden FIA WEC assault in 2021.

By Gary Watkins 07 January 2021

Aston Martin axes factory WEC GTE Pro programme

Aston Martin axes factory WEC GTE Pro programme

Aston Martin will not defend its FIA WEC drivers' and manufacturers' titles or its Le Mans 24 Hours crown in 2021.

By Gary Watkins 23 December 2020

Porsche hopes sportscars will enter new golden era with LMDh

Porsche hopes sportscars will enter new golden era with LMDh

Porsche believes sportscar racing could be heading into a new golden era with manufacturer participation rivalling the 1980s and '90s.

By Gary Watkins 17 December 2020

Porsche Le Mans hypercar teased ahead of 2023 racing debut

Porsche Le Mans hypercar teased ahead of 2023 racing debut

It joins Audi, Peugeot, and Toyota in the LMDh hybrid category.

By Gary Watkins 16 December 2020

Bentley evaluating FE, Hypercar after ending GT3 programme

Bentley evaluating FE, Hypercar after ending GT3 programme

Formula E and Le Mans Hypercar are two options under evaluation as Bentley plots its motorsport future after ending its GT3 programme.

By Gary Watkins 07 December 2020

Glickenhaus: 'It's a fact' we have chance to beat Toyota

Glickenhaus: 'It's a fact' we have chance to beat Toyota

Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus insists its LM Hypercar programme is a 'serious effort'.

By Rachit Thukral 14 November 2020

Le Mans 24 Hours: Senna hails Rebellion's 'incredible' P2

Le Mans 24 Hours: Senna hails Rebellion's 'incredible' P2

Following the demise of the #7 Toyota.

By Jamie Klein 21 September 2020

First test of Peugeot’s Le Mans Hypercar already pushed back

First test of Peugeot’s Le Mans Hypercar already pushed back

The first test of new Peugeot Le Mans Hypercar – under development for the FIA WEC in 2022 – has been pushed back to late next year.

By Gary Watkins 20 September 2020

ByKolles reveals images of 2021 WEC hypercar design

ByKolles reveals images of 2021 WEC hypercar design

ByKolles has revealed the first definitive images of what its 2021 Le Mans Hypercar will look like.

By Jonathan Noble 19 September 2020

Ferrari 'still open' to building Le Mans Hypercar

Ferrari says "the door is still open" to joining the FIA World Endurance Championship with a road-based Le Mans Hypercar.

By Marcus Simmons 21 August 2020

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