Toyota’s technical director David Floury shares his insights on Ferrari’s expected competitiveness at the upcoming Spa 6 Hours race in the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship, stating that the Italian manufacturer’s 499P Le Mans Hypercar will likely maintain an advantage despite Balance of Performance changes.
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The Alpine Endurance Team faced a difficult start to their World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar campaign at the Imola circuit, with rookies Mick Schumacher and Paul-Loup Chatin struggling to adapt to the new A424 LMDh cars and Michelin tires. Despite the challenging debut, the team remains optimistic about their progress in the 2023 WEC season.
Ahead of the Spa-Francorchamps WEC round, Peugeot’s technical director Olivier Jansonnie has revealed the team’s decision to prioritize its regular drivers in the 9X8 Le Mans Hypercar, with the goal of ensuring stability and providing the best possible preparation for the 24 Hours of Le Mans next month.
In a move that could reshape the World Endurance Championship (WEC), Toyota has revealed it is exploring the possibility of running a third car on a satellite basis, similar to Ferrari’s approach in the Hypercar class. This potential expansion could have significant implications for the future of the championship and the competition among Hypercar manufacturers.
The long-anticipated debut of the Lamborghini SC63 in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) 2023 season has arrived, marked by a significant milestone for the iconic Italian marque. While the team may not have celebrated a podium finish this weekend, the mere accomplishment of bringing this cutting-edge Hypercar project from the drawing board to the racetrack is a testament to the unwavering dedication and exceptional teamwork behind the scenes.
Peugeot has unveiled the heavily revised 9X8 Le Mans Hypercar, the French marque’s primary contender for the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season. With a striking new design and aerodynamic enhancements, the updated 9X8 prototype is set to challenge the established competitors in the highly competitive WEC Hypercar class.
Ahead of the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, Alpine Endurance Team’s Charles Milesi is hopeful of scoring points in the GT category of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship. Milesi discusses the team’s improvements, tire management challenges, and their prospects for a strong result at the iconic Belgian circuit.
Reigning British GT champion Darren Leung won on just his second WEC start, leading home a 1-2 finish for the crack Belgian squad Team WRT in Sunday’s six-hour race. Crucial in setting up the run to victory was the timing of Leung’s second pitstop, which allowed the team to optimize their fuel usage and gain an advantage over the competition.
In a dominant display, Ferrari has taken the top three positions on the grid for the upcoming Imola round of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). Ferrari factory driver Antonio Fuoco secured pole position, with customer AF Corse-run and factory entries rounding out the front row lock-out.
Iconic MotoGP star Valentino Rossi has announced an expanded car racing program for 2024, confirming plans to compete in both the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the Endurance Cup of the GT World Challenge Europe. This marks the next chapter in Rossi’s successful transition from two-wheeled to four-wheeled motorsports, as he continues to leave his mark on the sport as a true legend.