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Archive: When Le Mans made its most controversial change

There aren't too many 97-year olds that retain a capacity for constant reinvention to keep up with the times. But the Le Mans 24 Hours is a great exception to that norm and organising body the Automobile Club de l'Ouest has proven time and again over the years that it…

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How close is widespread adoption of hydrogen in motorsport?

Hydrogen has long been touted as the silver bullet to answer motorsport’s sustainability problem. Water is the sole byproduct of fuel cell vehicles using green hydrogen – that is, hydrogen produced by a process of electrolysis using renewable energy sources, rather than derived from natural gases where carbon monoxide is…

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GT3 cars will be "spectacular" and "insane" at Le Mans, say WEC drivers

In a historic announcement at the eve of last year’s Le Mans, the ACO and the FIA revealed plans to bring GT3 cars to WEC for the first time since the platform debuted nearly two decades ago.

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GT3 cars will be "spectacular", "insane" at Le Mans, say WEC drivers

In a historic announcement at the eve of last year’s Le Mans, the ACO and the FIA revealed plans to bring GT3 cars to WEC for the first time since the platform debuted nearly two decades ago.

Autosport

Le Mans Virtual Series 2022-23 Reaches Wider Worldwide Audience

The virtual racing series took place over five months on realistic real-world racing circuits, with teams battling for a $250,000 prize.

Motor1

Le Mans Virtual Series 2022-23 reaches wider worldwide audience

Motorsport Games Inc. (NASDAQ: MSGM), a leading racing game developer, publisher, and esports ecosystem provider of official motorsport racing series throughout the world, today announced the latest report undertaken by YouGov Sport, the five-round Le Mans Virtual Series, which ran from September 2022 through to January 2023, recorded growth in…

Autosport

Glickenhaus has suffered ‘huge damage’ from being blocked by IMSA

Glickenhaus says it has suffered “huge” financial damage due to IMSA’s decision not to allow its 007 Le Mans Hypercar to race in its SportsCar Championship.

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Le Mans 24 Hours hydrogen class delayed to 2026

Plans to introduce a hydrogen category at the Le Mans 24 Hours will be delayed by another year to 2026, although the project leader believes it’s “not a big deal”.

Motorsport

Le Mans hydrogen class delay for 2026 “not a big deal”

Plans to introduce a hydrogen category at the Le Mans 24 Hours will be delayed by another year to 2026, although the project leader believes it’s “not a big deal”.

Autosport

Russian violinist Ilya Gringolts: ‘I know people who support the war. They keep their mouths shut’

Regarded as one of the world’s best soloists, Gringolts remains in exile after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Now in Australia, he talks about speaking out where other performers have stayed silent

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Isotta Fraschini aiming for Monza WEC debut after entry rejected

The revived Isotta Fraschini marque is targeting a race debut for its new Le Mans Hypercar at Monza in July after its full-season FIA World Endurance Championship entry was rejected.

Motorsport

Porsche: No fear of Le Mans Hypercar ‘tech war’ impacting 963 chances

Porsche’s motorsport boss Thomas Laudenbach believes that its 963 programme in the FIA World Endurance Championship is not at competitive risk by a potential spending war between rival Le Mans Hypercar manufacturers.

Autosport

Le Mans 24 Hours to reserve 15 slots for LMP2 cars in 2024

A minimum of 15 grid spots at the Le Mans 24 Hours will be reserved for LMP2 cars if the class is dropped from the World Endurance Championship in 2024.

Autosport

Cadillac targets three LMDh entries at 2023 Le Mans 24 Hours

Cadillac has signalled an intent to have three of its new V-LMDh prototypes on the grid at next year’s Le Mans 24 Hours.

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Cadillac targets three LMDh entries at 2023 Le Mans 24 Hours

Cadillac has signalled an intent to have three of its new V-LMDh prototypes on the grid at next year’s Le Mans 24 Hours.

The Guardian - AU

Australian stages are packed with great shows – so why aren’t people booking tickets?

The subscription model is ‘broken’, sales are unpredictable, and audience behaviour may have shifted for good. But not every state is equal

The Guardian - AU

Moshpits, megacities and Mecca: ‘overwhelming’ new film captures the brutality and beauty of crowds

The Crowd and I pairs footage of crowds, riots and protests with live music from the Australian Chamber Orchestra. Creative director Richard Tognetti explains how it came to be

Motorsport

SRO boss Ratel voices support for WEC's GT3 Premium plan

Stephane Ratel, the architect of GT3, has voiced support for plans for the cars to run distinct bodywork when the class is adopted by the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2024.

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GT3 boss Ratel voices support for 2024 Le Mans GT bodywork plan

Stephane Ratel, the architect of GT3, has voiced support for plans for the cars to run distinct bodywork when the class is adopted by the World Endurance Championship in 2024.

Autosport

WEC explains motivation behind 'GT3 Premium' to replace GTE

FIA World Endurance Championship organisers have explained the motivation behind the introduction of 'GT3 Premium' cars with bespoke bodywork instead of regular GT3 machinery in the series in 2024.

Motorsport

Remembering Lamborghini's ill-fated last stint at Le Mans

When Lamborghini produces its LMDh contender to contend for overall Le Mans 24 Hours honours in 2024, it will be hoping its efforts are more successful than when the famous Raging Bull logo was last seen on the grid.

Autosport

Next-gen 2025 LMP2 prototypes to have performance balanced

The next-generation of LMP2 prototypes due for introduction in 2025 will be balanced to ensure that all four licensed constructors in the class have a chance to win.

Motor1

Le Mans Virtual Series Returns For More Elite esports Competition Including Award-Winning 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual

The five-round series has a US $250,000 prize fund at stake and more flexible regulations for pro drivers.

Autosport

Le Mans Virtual Series returns for 2022-2023

Leading racing Esports event, the Le Mans Virtual Series and the 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual, will return after a reveal at the Automobile Club de l’Ouest’s pre-Le Mans 24 Hours press conference.

Autosport

WEC drops GTE Pro class for 2023

The FIA World Endurance Championship has axed the GTE Pro class for the 2023 season amid a shift in manufacturer priorities.

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