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What to expect from WEC's Barcelona debut

A new circuit for the Hypercar field and cooler weather could combine to make Barcelona one of the most unpredictable rounds of the season

Autosport · 6h ago

Into the unknown: What to expect from WEC's Barcelona debut

A new circuit for the Hypercar field and cooler weather could combine to make Barcelona one of the most unpredictable rounds of the season

Motorsport · 7h ago

"Extremely difficult": Calendar clashes threaten Marco Wittmann's DTM future

Does BMW title contender Marco Wittmann have to leave the DTM? Why the calendar dilemma is hard to solve and two other prominent names are affected

Motorsport · 9h ago

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Toyota: BMW has advantage in Barcelona WEC after private test

As the Hypercar field heads into uncharted territory, Toyota believes title rival BMW has an edge over its rivals

Motorsport · Oct 13

WEC Barcelona 6 Hours: Full entry list

Check out the full entry list for the WEC's first visit to Spain on 16-18 October

Motorsport · Oct 12

Toyota’s replacement plan if Ryo Hirakawa lands Haas F1 seat

The Japanese manufacturer is preparing for a possible reshuffle of its driver line-up, with Hirakawa being linked to a potential move to F1

Motorsport · Sep 30

Vandoorne to leave Peugeot in WEC after Fuji

Stoffel Vandoorne is leaving Peugeot mid-season as he prepares for his expected return to Formula E

Autosport · Sep 26

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Stoffel Vandoorne to leave Peugeot’s WEC Hypercar team after Fuji

Stoffel Vandoorne is leaving Peugeot mid-season as he prepares for his expected return to Formula E

Motorsport · Sep 26

Theo Pourchaire focused on new Opel Formula E programme amid doubts over WEC future

Pourchaire is unsure whether he will stay in WEC, but clarifies Formula E will become his primary focus next year

Motorsport · Aug 11

The latest on Ford and McLaren’s hypercar developments

Two new high-profile manufacturers are preparing to join the WEC’s burgeoning Hypercar class in 2027

Motorsport · Jul 22

WEC Brazil: Stevens leads front-row lockout for Cadillac, Toyota struggles

Cadillac dominated the WEC qualifying at Sao Paulo, while Toyota struggled for performance and ended near the back of the Hypercar grid

Autosport · Jul 11

WEC Brazil: Will Stevens leads front-row lockout for Cadillac, Toyota struggles

Cadillac dominated the WEC qualifying at Sao Paulo, while Toyota struggled for performance and ended near the back of the Hypercar grid

Motorsport · Jul 11

Prodrive admits prototype return “very appealing now” amid WEC hypercar boom

The company behind the DBR9 and Vantage GTE, among other iconic racers, is interested in a prototype comeback

Motorsport · Jul 3

Porsche says 2030 WEC Hypercar rules mark “significant step” but no decision on comeback

Porsche welcomes the direction the WEC is taking with next-gen Hypercar rules but stops short of committing to a return to the series’ top class

Motorsport · Jun 17

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Motorsport · Jun 11

Le Mans 24h: Cadillac snatches pole away from BMW by 0.005s... then gets penalty

A late effort by Jack Aitken nearly yielded pole position to Cadillac for the French classic by the tiniest of margins – he was demoted to 10th due to a rules breach

Motorsport · Jun 10

Alpine's Hypercar future: The fight to keep the programme alive beyond 2026

The Alpine A424 will compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans this week for the third and final time - unless a manufacturer steps in to take over the programme and prevent the dismantling of the current team

Motorsport · May 31

Every Hypercar and GTP driver racing in Le Mans 24 Hours’ LMP2 class

More cars, more top-level drivers: LMP2 is back in the spotlight ahead of this year’s Le Mans

Motorsport · May 6

Nyck de Vries on potential McLaren Hypercar link-up: “I’ll keep that to myself”

De Vries doesn't confirm or deny the possibility of joining McLaren's upcoming Hypercar programme

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Motorsport · Apr 16

What caused Marco Sorensen’s heavy WEC Prologue crash for Aston Martin?

Aston Martin heads into this weekend’s season-opening race at Imola on the back foot after one of its cars was heavily damaged in a Prologue crash

Motorsport · Apr 16

Max Verstappen could race WEC hypercars "in a few years", says BMW's Robin Frijns

Robin Frijns expects Max Verstappen to

Autosport · Apr 11

How much factory support should be allowed in WEC’s LMGT3 class?

LMGT3 was conceived as a customer-oriented class in 2024 with limited factory involvement. But as costs rise and competition intensifies, where should the WEC draw the line?

Motorsport · Mar 2

Paul Di Resta cautious about the WEC's future: "What's good never lasts forever"

Paul di Resta speaks to Motorsport about Peugeot’s progress, how the Hypercar class can be improved, and the biggest challenge facing the World Endurance Championship

Motorsport · Feb 25

WEC 2025 BoP analysis: Peugeot

What the Hypercar Balance of Performance numbers reveal about performance in the 2025 WEC season. Today: The Peugeot 9X8.

Autosport · Feb 12

Alpine to end WEC Hypercar project after 2026

Alpine to leave the top class of endurance racing after the forthcoming 2026 season

Motorsport · Jan 12

Victor Martins to juggle Alpine WEC seat with Williams F1 test role

Martins will switch to the WEC after three F2 seasons, but will continue his association with Williams in F1

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