In a significant move for the British GT Championship, it has been announced that Porsche factory driver Patrick Pilet will join the Vector Sport team for this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans. The experienced Frenchman will share Vector’s LMP2 ORECA-Gibson 07 with Stephane Richelmi and Ryan Cullen, marking his 16th appearance at the prestigious endurance race.
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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.
Alpine has unveiled the Alpenglow Hy4, a hydrogen-powered concept car that will make its debut on the track during demonstration runs at the upcoming Le Mans 24 Hours. This is a significant step as Alpine explores the future of hydrogen in endurance racing, with the vehicle offering performance comparable to a petrol-powered equivalent.
In an impressive outing for Proton Competition in the FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC), Julien Andlauer showcased his prowess behind the wheel of the #99 Porsche 963 Hypercar. The 24-year-old Frenchman, in only his third race in the Hypercar category, delivered a monstrous final stint that saw him charge from 12th to 5th position.
BMW M Motorsport has shown impressive speed with its new LMDh contender in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), despite facing a series of penalties that prevented higher finishes at the Spa 6 Hours event. The team is optimistic about its progress and is gearing up for the prestigious Le Mans 24 Hours next month.
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.
In an impressive display, Ferrari driver Antonio Fuoco secured pole position for the opening round of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) at the Monza circuit. Fuoco’s blistering lap time put him 0.419s clear of the field, marking his first pole position since last year’s Le Mans 24 Hours.
In a thrilling WEC season opener, Toyota’s Mike Conway secured a podium finish for the Toyota Gazoo Racing team, overcoming challenging weather conditions to secure valuable championship points.
British racing driver Mike Conway, competing for Toyota Gazoo Racing, delivered a standout performance at the 2024 TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, the third round of the prestigious FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). Piloting the formidable Toyota GR010 – Hybrid prototype, Conway displayed his exceptional skills and determination on the demanding Spa circuit, cementing his status as one of the premier talents in the highly competitive WEC series.
The World Endurance Championship (WEC) is embracing a sustainable future, with plans to introduce hydrogen-powered prototypes on the grid by 2028 and potentially more by 2029. This move aligns with the global push for carbon-neutral mobility and showcases the series’ commitment to reducing its environmental impact.