The Le Mans Classic, a celebration of the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race, made a triumphant return in 2022, drawing a record-breaking 200,000 spectators to witness the spectacle of 750 historic racing cars competing over a 24-hour period. As the event prepares for its 2023 edition, which will coincide with the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, motorsport enthusiasts can look forward to an unforgettable experience.
Author: Ezra Runeblade
In a move that strengthens their long-standing relationship, the SRO Motorsports Group and Pirelli have extended their partnership for the British GT Championship and other prestigious GT racing series until the end of 2028. This agreement ensures Pirelli will continue to be the exclusive tire supplier for the Fanatec GT World Challenge powered by AWS competitions globally, as well as the GT4 European Series and Fanatec GT2 European Series.
The British GT Championship delivered another thrilling qualifying session at the Brands Hatch circuit, with 2 Seas Motorsport’s James Cottingham and Lewis Williamson claiming pole position in the highly competitive GT3 class, while Steller Motorsport’s Richard Williams and Sennan Fielding topped the GT4 category.
In a move that has the motorsports world buzzing, Ford has unveiled its formidable driver lineup for the prestigious Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia next year. Legendary racers Carlos Sainz Sr. and Nani Roma will be two of the four Ford representatives competing in the grueling off-road event, with the American automaker poised to make a strong push for Dakar glory in 2024.
In a major blow to the Dakar Rally, the Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) has decided to eliminate the Quad category from the 2025 edition of the iconic off-road event. This decision has hit hard for reigning Quad champion Manuel Andújar, who now faces an uncertain future in the race he has competed in for the past seven years.