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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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.
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.
The Cadillac V-Series.R dominated the final practice session ahead of the World Endurance Championship (WEC) event in Austin, Texas, setting the fastest lap time and underscoring the American manufacturer’s readiness to challenge for victory in the fierce LMH class.
Porsche asserts its dominance in the opening practice session for this weekend’s FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) round at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA), with Australian driver Matt Campbell topping the timesheets in the #5 Penske-run Porsche 963 LMDh.
The Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR-LMH, the British manufacturer’s latest contender for the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and IMSA SportsCar Championship, has already accumulated over 6,000 km in pre-season testing, with its competitive debut eagerly awaited by British GT enthusiasts.
In the latest round of Balance of Performance (BoP) adjustments for the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), Toyota has been handed a reduction in power and an increase in weight for the upcoming Austin round. This comes after the Japanese manufacturer’s victory in the previous WEC round at Interlagos.
Two-time World Endurance Championship (WEC) title winner Ben Keating is set to make his highly anticipated return to the series for the upcoming race at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas next month. The American racer will join forces with the Proton Competition Ford squad, racing the #88 Ford Mustang GT3 in the LMGT3 class.