The #6 Porsche Penske Motorsport 963 LMDh machine emerged victorious at the Sahlen’s 6 Hours of the Glen after a rain-soaked sprint to the finish line, with Brazilian driver Felipe Nasr snatching the lead late on. This was the first team to secure two overall wins in the GTP category this season.
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In a move that has the rally world abuzz, Canadian rally champion Brandon Semenuk is set to make his FIA World Rally Championship debut next month, competing in the WRC2 class at the new-for-2023 Tet Rally Latvia. Piloting a private Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 machine, Semenuk is eager to gain more experience for his American Rally Association campaign, despite the unfamiliar terrain and fierce competition he’ll face.
Lando Norris secured his first pole position of the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season and the second of his career, ahead of Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton in a thrilling qualifying session at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
In a thrilling turn of events at the 2024 Spanish Rally, Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton set the pace during the second hour of Free Practice, leading the way from Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz Jr. and McLaren-Mercedes’ Lando Norris. The session saw a strong showing from the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, as they continued their impressive form from the recent Canadian Rally and the earlier practice session on Friday.
Dakar legend Stéphane Peterhansel, a six-time motorcycle champion and three-time car winner, returned to his bike roots at the Swank Rally di Sardegna, battling top competitors and finishing a strong third in the prestigious event.
The Hansen family has established a true dynasty in motorsports, with patriarch Kenneth and his wife Susann leading the way. Now, their sons Timmy and Kevin are taking the family legacy to new heights, especially in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). As the series prepares for a ‘Battle of Technologies’ in 2024, Kevin Hansen shares his thoughts on the future of the championship and the family’s commitment to shaping the sport’s sustainable transformation.
Toyota Gazoo Racing came agonizingly close to victory at the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans, with Kamui Kobayashi and the team battling hard throughout the grueling 24-hour event. Despite setbacks in qualifying, both Toyota cars made steady progress and were in contention for the win, but ultimately had to settle for second and fifth place finishes.
In a testing session for the upcoming FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season, Austrian driver Ferdinand Habsburg was putting the new Alpine A424 LMDh through its paces when disaster struck. The incident occurred during the final hour of the test, as a mechanical failure on the front axle sent the car hurtling straight into the wall at Turn 7, dealing a significant blow to Habsburg’s hopes for the year ahead.
The 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans has started with an absolutely thrilling opening six hours of racing. The #83 AF Corse Ferrari 499P has taken the lead in the Hypercar class, with Porsche and Cadillac in close pursuit. In the other classes, COOL Racing and Manthey PureRxing are currently leading the way. With 18 hours still to go, this year’s Le Mans is shaping up to be a classic.
In a remarkable display of endurance and racing prowess, the Ferrari AF Corse team has emerged victorious at the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans 2024, securing a hard-fought victory for the #50 Ferrari 499P. The result marks a significant milestone for Ferrari as they aim to solidify their position as a force to be reckoned with in the world of endurance racing.