In a captivating World Endurance Championship (WEC) race at Imola, Toyota Gazoo Racing Europe emerged victorious despite lacking the outright pace of the dominant Ferrari 499P LMH. Through strategic brilliance and the heroic driving of Kamui Kobayashi, Toyota overcame Ferrari’s superior speed to secure a hard-fought win.
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The second practice session for the upcoming FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Spa 6 Hours race witnessed an intense battle among the top contenders in the GT category, with Kévin Estre in the Porsche Penske Motorsport 963 setting the benchmark and a host of other top drivers close behind. The session was not without its challenges, with three full course yellows interrupting the action, but the competitive spirit on display promises an exciting and closely-fought race ahead for WEC and GT enthusiasts.
The opening practice session of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) at Spa-Francorchamps has set the stage for an intense battle among the top teams and drivers. Ferrari’s Antonio Fuoco topped the timesheets, showcasing the Italian manufacturer’s strong form, while new Hypercar contenders from Lamborghini and Alpine also impressed with their pace.
In a tantalizing development for British GT enthusiasts, FIA Formula E’s CEO Jeff Dodds has hinted at the possibility of discussions with Ferrari regarding the Italian marque’s potential entry into the all-electric racing series in the future. While Ferrari has tempered the excitement, the growing popularity of Formula E and the brand’s electrification plans could make it increasingly difficult to dismiss the series as a future venture.
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.
Ferrari is exploring a potential switch from push-rod to pull-rod suspension for its 2025 Dakar Rally car, as the team seeks to maintain pace with the dominant Red Bull and McLaren teams. This move could be a game-changer in the intense development race, with the team acknowledging the challenges posed by the current cost cap regulations.
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.
The latest rounds of the Dakar Rally have highlighted Red Bull’s weaknesses in dealing with challenging terrain, as the RB20 has struggled with issues inherited from its predecessors. This has presented opportunities for rivals like Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc, and George Russell to catch up, making the Dakar competition even more exciting as the race moves to its European stages.
The British GT Championship kicked off its 2023 season with a weekend of intense racing action at the iconic Oulton Park circuit. All eyes were on the highly anticipated GT3 class, with 23 cars representing the top manufacturers in the sport, including Lamborghini, Audi, BMW, and Ferrari.
The 2023 GT Cup season came to a thrilling conclusion at the Snetterton circuit, as the championship titles were decided in a weekend filled with drama and intense competition. Paul Bailey, Hugo Cook and Sacha Kakad, Morgan and Marcus Short, Dan and Graham de Zille, and Callum Davies and Sai Sanjay emerged victorious in their respective classes.