The 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season saw the continued integration of the Le Mans Hypercar (LMH) and LMDh regulations into the Hypercar category, governed by a Balance of Performance. While LMDh cars are yet to secure their first victory at the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans, the competition remains incredibly fierce, with Ferrari, Toyota, and Porsche LMDh cars battling for the top spots.
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The 2023 FIA WEC season is off to an exciting start, and Porsche Penske Motorsport is poised to make a significant impact. Despite facing challenges with traffic management, the team’s strong performance in free practice suggests they remain a top contender for the coveted championship.
McLaren’s return to the prestigious Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race in 2024 marks a significant milestone for the iconic British brand. After a prolonged absence, the marque will field a trio of 720S GT3 Evos in the newly-introduced LMGT3 class, rekindling its legendary motorsport legacy and generating excitement within the WEC and GT racing communities.
The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) is gearing up for one of the most exciting Le Mans 24 Hours in recent memory, with the Hypercar class at the height of its competitiveness. Multiple manufacturers, including Ferrari, Cadillac, Toyota, Porsche, and Peugeot, are primed and ready to challenge for the prestigious victory, ensuring a thrilling battle for supremacy at the iconic Circuit de la Sarthe.
Porsche has claimed pole position for the 2023 Le Mans 24 Hours, with the #6 car driven by Kevin Estre topping a dramatic Hyperpole session. The grid is set for an enthralling endurance classic, with Cadillac, BMW, and Toyota all vying for victory in the FIA World Endurance Championship.
It’s been an exhilarating start to the home race weekend for the Ferrari AF Corse team as the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) prepares for the 6 Hours of Imola. The Italian squad secured the top spot in both the opening practice sessions in the Hypercar class, showcasing their strong pace at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari circuit. Meanwhile, in the LMGT3 category, it was another double success for the British team TF Sport and their pair of Corvette ZO6 LMGT3.R cars.
In a move that will challenge Ferrari’s dominant performance in the recent Imola round, the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) has announced Balance of Performance (BoP) adjustments for the 499P Hypercar ahead of the upcoming Spa 6 Hours race.
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.
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 Alpine LMDh team is expecting good news this week regarding Ferdinand Habsburg’s return to the #35 car for the upcoming Spa 6 Hours round of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) on May 11th. The 25-year-old Austrian driver is still awaiting final sign-off from his doctors to return to racing after fracturing two lumbar vertebrae in a testing incident at MotorLand Aragon in late March.