In a surprising turn of events, Pascal Wehrlein, the reigning Formula E champion, could be in the running for a factory drive with Porsche in next year’s prestigious Le Mans 24 Hours. Wehrlein’s unexpected appearance at last week’s Daytona test has sparked speculation that he may be the frontrunner for the vacant seat in Porsche’s Le Mans line-up, rather than the previously rumored Sebastian Vettel.
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Toyota Gazoo Racing has announced an unchanged driver line-up for its 2025 World Endurance Championship (WEC) campaign, as the Japanese manufacturer looks to build on its recent success in the Hypercar class. The #7 Toyota GR010 HYBRID Le Mans Hypercar will again be driven by the formidable trio of Kamui Kobayashi, Mike Conway, and Nyck de Vries, who will be looking to defend their title.
Ferrari driver James Calado was hospitalized with malnutrition after drastically losing weight to overcome the performance disadvantage posed by the Hypercar category’s regulations in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). This issue has raised concerns among manufacturers, and the FIA and WEC organizers are actively exploring ways to address the weight-related challenges faced by drivers.
In a captivating qualifying session for the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) finale, Toyota’s Brendon Hartley secured pole position for the Bahrain 8 Hours, moving the Japanese manufacturer one point closer to Porsche in the manufacturers’ standings.
Porsche has announced plans to introduce an evo joker update on its 963 LMDh car for the 2024 racing season, with the goal of enhancing the car’s adjustability and setup options. The performance-focused changes will primarily target the front suspension, building upon the updates introduced on the 963 prior to its triumphant debut at the 2024 Daytona 24 Hours.
In a move that will excite Dakar Rally enthusiasts, Australian racing driver Ryan Briscoe has been announced as the latest addition to the Floyd Vandervell Racing team for the season-closing 8-hour race of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) at the Sakhir circuit on November 4th.
In a thrilling finish to the Lone Star Le Mans six-hour race, the customer AF Corse-run Ferrari 499P driven by Robert Kubica, Yifei Ye, and Robert Shwartzman emerged victorious after an intense battle with Toyota. The victory came just hours after Charles Leclerc’s triumph at the Italian Grand Prix, capping off a remarkable day for Ferrari.
Cadillac driver Alex Lynn is feeling optimistic about his team’s chances of securing a podium finish at the upcoming World Endurance Championship (WEC) event at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. The Briton, who shares the #2 Cadillac V-Series.R LMDh car with Earl Bamber, believes their long-run pace matches that of the leading Ferrari 499P Le Mans Hypercars, putting them in contention for a strong result.
Despite facing an engine upgrade delay, Alpine has shown improved pace in the WEC 2023 season, with the #35 A424 delivering the marque’s best qualifying performance at Interlagos. The team’s resilience and adaptability have been on display as they navigate the challenges, aiming to fight for a top-five finish at COTA.
Ferrari driver Antonio Giovinazzi secured the Italian marque’s second World Endurance Championship (WEC) pole position of the season ahead of the Lone Star Le Mans race at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA) on Sunday. Giovinazzi clocked a blistering lap time, leading the field by nearly three-tenths of a second in the formidable Ferrari 499P Hypercar.