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The inevitable WEC change that will still be lamented

It was inevitable really. The welcome accumulation of manufacturers in the Hypercar class of the World Endurance Championship means sportscar racing is in a state of rude health. And the onset of the LMGT3 class is expected to bring greater variety than the outgoing GTE class, which bode farewell to…

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The inevitable Le Mans change that will still be lamented

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Porsche's Le Mans letdown reflects "brutal reality" - Lotterer

Despite having the largest presence in the Hypercar field at four cars, three works Porsche Penske Motorsport 963s and an additional customer car for Jota, Porsche's hopes of challenging for victory were wrecked by a series of accidents and reliability dramas.

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WEC to drop LMP2 class from 2024

Only Hypercars and LMGT3 machinery will be eligible to enter the WEC next season, with the long-standing LMP2 class a casualty of growing demand for grid slots in the rejuvenated top category.

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Le Mans 24 Hours: Ferrari tops first qualifying, Hyperpole spots decided

Moments after Alessandro Pier Guidi set an impressive 3m25.412s in the #51 Ferrari 499P with around 15 minutes to go, despite getting slightly held up later in the lap by a GTE Am Aston, he was usurped by the sister #50 car of Antonio Fuoco - who posted a 3m25.213s…

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Le Mans 24h: Ferrari tops first qualifying, Hyperpole spots decided

The Italian manufacturer locked out the top two spots with its pair of 499P Le Mans Hypercars, besting the two Toyota GR010 HYBRIDs that placed third and fourth.

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Bruni, Tincknell join Proton's IMSA GTP attack with Porsche LMDh

Former WEC GTE Pro sparring partners Bruni and Tincknell will give Proton Competition's US-based Porsche 963 its debut at Road America on 6 August just four weeks after they drive the sister car in the WEC’s Hypercar class for the first time at Monza at the beginning of July

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Wholescale revisions for Le Mans Hypercar Balance of Performance

Toyota, Ferrari, Cadillac and Porsche have all had their minimum weights raised for the centrepiece round of the World Endurance Championship on 10/11 June.

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Hypercar BoP undergoes wholescale revisions for Le Mans

Toyota, Ferrari, Cadillac and Porsche have all had their minimum weights raised for the centrepiece round of the World Endurance Championship on 10/11 June.

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WEC Hypercar BoP unchanged for Spa, no tweaks for Le Mans

A change before the Spa 6 Hours, round three of the 2023 WEC, was the only opportunity for revision in the first half of the season under a new BoP system introduced for 2023.

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Cadillac enters second Hypercar for WEC Spa 6 Hours

The Chip Ganassi Racing-run factory team will field its IMSA SportCar Championship pairing of Sebastien Bourdais and Renger van der Zande in the additional Caddy V-Series.R LMDh at the Spa 6 Hours on 29 April, round three of the 2023 WEC.

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Glickenhaus finalises WEC line-up as Sebring entry list revealed

Ryan Briscoe and Olivier Pla will return to the Glickenhaus Racing Hypercar squad for this year’s World Endurance Championship.

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Glickenhaus 2023 line-up revealed on WEC Sebring entry list

Ryan Briscoe and Olivier Pla will return to the Glickenhaus Racing Hypercar squad for this year’s World Endurance Championship.

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The full 2023 WEC entry list has been revealed

A total of 13 cars will contest this year’s World Endurance Championship in the Hypercar class.

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WEC reveals 2023 entry list, 13 cars in Hypercar class

A total of 13 cars will contest this year’s FIA World Endurance Championship in the Hypercar class.

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Iconic sportscar brand Pescarolo eyeing 2024 Le Mans return

The Pescarolo name could return to the top flight of endurance racing in 2024 if plans to field a customer Le Mans Hypercar by its new owner come to fruition.

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Pescarolo name could return to Le Mans in 2024

The evocative Pescarolo name could return to the top flight of endurance racing in 2024 if plans to field a customer Le Mans Hypercar by the marque's new owner come to fruition.

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WEC Bahrain: Di Resta tops times for Peugeot, Porsche heads GTE Pro

Peugeot once again outpaced its Hypercar rivals in second practice for the World Endurance Championship title decider in Bahrain, with Paul di Resta leading the way for the French marque.

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Bahrain WEC: Peugeot remains ahead of Toyota in second practice

Peugeot maintained its grip over its Hypercar rivals in practice for the Bahrain round of the FIA World Endurance Championship, with Paul di Resta leading the way for the French marque in FP2.

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Jota confident of challenging factory Porsche with customer LMDh car

The British Jota team is confident it can challenge the Penske factory Porsches when it goes up against them with its customer 963 in the World Endurance Championship next season.

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