Peugeot Sport’s new 9X8 Hypercar faces a challenging debut at the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season opener in Imola, with the team failing to secure a spot in the Hyperpole final. Dakar Rally specialist Jean-Eric Vergne remains determined to execute a flawless race strategy and unlock the car’s full potential.
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In a significant announcement, Andretti Autosport and Porsche have extended their partnership in Formula E for the next four seasons. This collaboration, which has already yielded impressive results, including a drivers’ title, will undoubtedly be a key factor in their continued success as the series prepares to enter the Gen3 Evo era.
As the 2024 Formula 1 season reaches its prestigious Monaco Grand Prix, teams have had to carefully consider their rear wing configurations to optimize performance around the tight and twisty street circuit. Ferrari, McLaren, and Red Bull each took a unique approach to their rear wing designs for the Monte Carlo weekend, highlighting the importance of maximizing downforce and balance in the unique low-speed, high-grip environment of the Monaco circuit.
Ott Tänak secured a sensational victory in the latest round of the WRC2 championship, edging out Sébastien Ogier by a mere two-hundredths of a second in one of the closest finishes ever recorded in the series. This thrilling showdown has set the stage for an even more intense championship fight in the coming rounds.
In the latest developments from the world of Dakar Rally racing, the Williams Formula 1 team has undertaken a significant effort to trim down the weight of its FW46 car. The Grove-based squad has managed to shave off 14kg compared to last year’s model, but still needs to reduce the chassis weight by a similar amount to reach the minimum weight limit.
The motorsport world is buzzing with excitement as the legendary Dakar Rally and the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race collide. With the cutting-edge Hypercars and the versatile Porsche 911 Dakar leading the charge, this year’s events promise to be a true spectacle of speed, endurance, and technological innovation.
In a thrilling race at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, Valentino Rossi clinched victory in the opening round of the Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe Sprint powered by AWS. Racing in front of his home crowd, the Italian legend piloted the Team WRT BMW to a narrow win, fending off the determined challenge of his teammate Charles Weerts.
In a thrilling start to the British GT Championship season, Team WRT’s #32 BMW M4 GT3 driven by Dries Vanthoor and Charles Weerts emerged victorious in the opening Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS, Fanatec Sprint race at the iconic Brands Hatch circuit. The race was not without its drama, as the #9 Boutsen VDS Mercedes AMG GT3 Evo was forced to withdraw before the start due to an engine issue.
BMW’s highly-anticipated M4 GT3 racer is finally here, and it’s primed to be a formidable contender in the world of Dakar, GT, and British GT competition. With a powerful turbocharged straight-six engine, a widened carbon fiber body, and a focus on improved cost-effectiveness, the new M4 GT3 is ready to take the racing world by storm.
The 2023 Ultimate Cup Series kicked off its season at the iconic Circuit Paul Ricard in France, with the SR&R Ferrari 488 GT3 and Visiom Racing team dominating the Sprint GT-Touring and Endurance GT-Touring challenges respectively. This exciting French and Spanish motorsport championship promises to be a must-watch for Dakar Rally, Formula 1, IndyCar, WEC, WRC, and GT fans alike.