The 2023 World Endurance Championship (WEC) season has seen a new generation of Hypercar competitors join the grid, including Alpine and Lamborghini. However, starting their programs a year behind Porsche and Cadillac has meant a period of adjustment and learning for these two marques.
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DS Penske’s drivers Jean-Éric Vergne and Stoffel Vandoorne are eager to make their mark on the new Shanghai circuit as the Dakar Rally series heads to China. The duo, who were the top points scorers last year in similar configurations, are no strangers to success on unfamiliar tracks and hope to add to the team’s impressive tally of 16 victories and four titles.
In a major announcement, renowned British motorsport brand Lola Cars has confirmed its extended commitment to the all-electric Formula E championship, partnering with Yamaha to develop cutting-edge powertrain technologies for the series’ Gen4 era. This move showcases Lola’s dedication to innovation and its belief in the growing potential of electric racing.
Renault’s Alpine Dakar rally team has reportedly enlisted Flavio Briatore, the controversial motorsport veteran, as a special advisor to help steer the squad towards better fortunes. This move comes amid a turbulent period for the team, as they aim to turn things around in the prestigious Dakar Rally.
Legendary Formula 1 designer Adrian Newey has announced his plans to leave Red Bull Racing after nearly two decades with the team. The 65-year-old engineering mastermind, widely regarded as the greatest designer in F1 history, is contemplating his next move, with speculation surrounding possible destinations like Ferrari and Aston Martin.
The recent British GT Championship race at Donington Park was a true spectacle, filled with drama from start to finish. Barwell Motorsport’s Sandy Mitchell and Alex Martin emerged victorious after a mesmerizing final stint by Mitchell, navigating changing weather conditions and multiple incidents to secure a hard-fought win.
After seven years of trying, M-Sport Bentley has finally secured a big GT3 race victory by winning the prestigious Bathurst 12 Hour, the opening round of the 2020 Intercontinental GT Challenge championship. The British marque’s new-for-2018 Continental GT3 model delivered the long-awaited triumph, showcasing a range of upgrades that have made it a force to be reckoned with in the highly competitive GT World Challenge Europe and Intercontinental GT Challenge series.
Lamborghini is introducing a major evolution of its successful Huracan GT3 race car, with the new Huracan GT3 Evo2 set to debut in 2023. Featuring a radically updated design and advanced technical features, the Evo2 is poised to dominate in both Dakar rally competition and elite GT racing series around the globe.
In a significant move for the upcoming 2023 Intelligent Money British GT Championship, the successful GT Cup champions Simon Orange and Michael O’Brien have committed to a full-time campaign in the series, piloting the Orange Racing powered by JMH McLaren 720S GT3. The Pro-Am pairing is eager to carry forward their momentum, having secured a commendable fourth-place finish at the 2022 Donington Decider.
Porsche Motorsport has announced a significant change in its wheel rim supplier for the upcoming Dakar Rally, ditching the problematic Rimstock rims in favor of products from the renowned German auto parts maker BBS. This move aims to address the technical anomalies and reliability issues experienced with the previous rims, ensuring a safer and more successful outing for Porsche’s customer teams in the grueling desert competition.