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IMSA Sebring: Derani pips Bourdais as Cadillac locks out front row

Three-time Sebring winner Derani secured the first pole of IMSA's GTP era for its hybrid Cadillac V-Series.R by just 0.087s over the similar Chip Ganassi Racing machine driven by 2021 victor Bourdais in a 20-minute session that was cut short by Campbell's off.

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Why the WEC's eagerly-anticipated new era is unmissable

This is it! The start! It wasn’t the Daytona 24 Hours in January any more than it was the Spa 6 Hours nearly two years ago. The much-heralded golden era of sportscar racing finally begins with this week’s opening round of the World Endurance Championship at Sebring.

Autosport

Acura stars seeking first wins in Sebring 12 Hours

Ricky Taylor of Wayne Taylor Racing-Andretti Autosport has one win and two podiums at the event, but his full-time teammate Filipe Albuquerque has a second and two third places, and his endurance teammate Louis Deletraz will be making only his second start in the event and only his fifth start…

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Toyota plays down WEC Sebring Prologue domination

Pascal Vasselon, Toyota Gazoo Racing Europe technical director, insisted that the his team’s performance in the official pre-season WEC test that took place last weekend ahead of next Friday’s Sebring 1000 Miles championship opener “didn’t look good if you compare them with the IMSA test a few weeks ago”.

Autosport

Toyota drivers worried by WEC rivals’ extensive Sebring testing

The Japanese manufacturer has unveiled a revised version of its GR010 Hybrid Le Mans Hypercar for the 2023 season as it gears up to defend its WEC crown from new Hypercar class rivals in the form of Ferrari, Porsche and Cadillac.

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Daytona 24 winner MSR hit by $50k fine, 200-point penalty for tyre infraction

A statement from IMSA said that the tyre pressure data manipulation was discovered by Honda Performance Development (HPD) – whose Acura ARX-06 cars MSR runs – and reported to IMSA after the official results of the season-opening race were released.

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Rolex 24 winners MSR hit by $50k fine, 200-point penalty for tire infraction

A statement from IMSA revealed that the tire pressure data manipulation was discovered by Honda Performance Development (HPD) – whose Acura ARX-06 cars MSR runs – and reported to IMSA after the official results of the season-opening race were released.

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Van Berlo joins Andretti LMP3 squad for IMSA endurance races

While Dakota Dickerson and Rasmus Lindh partnered with Jarett Andretti and Gabby Chaves in the #36 Gallant Ligier JS P 320 for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s season-opening Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona, it will be Van Berlo who joins the squad for Sebring, the Six Hours at Watkins Glen…

Motorsport

“Flawed” IMSA BoP sparks WEC switch for Porsche GTD racer Hardwick

The IMSA SportsCar Championship’s reluctance to tweak its GTD Balance of Performance and aid the latest Porsche has prompted 2022 series runner-up Ryan Hardwick's switch to the World Endurance Championship.

Autosport

Hardwick slams “flawed” IMSA BoP, announces WEC plans

Ryan Hardwick has announced he will switch to a WEC entry with Proton Competition and reduce his IMSA GTD program to just Michelin Endurance Cup rounds in light of IMSA’s reluctance to adjust its GTD Balance of Performance to bring the Porsches up to speed.

Motorsport

Le Mans 24 Hours entry list revealed, 16 cars in top class

This year’s centenary Le Mans 24 Hours will be fought out by 16 cars entered in the Hypercar category, the highest total in the top class since 2011.

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Most Le Mans 24 Hours top class entries since 2011 as IMSA regulars boost grid

This year’s centenary Le Mans 24 Hours will be fought out by 16 cars entered in the Hypercar category, the highest total in the top class since 2011.

Autosport

How BMW fed legendary heritage into its latest M-Sport attack

As BMW’s new M-Sport Hybrid V8 took to the track at Daytona, eagle eyed fans quickly spotted some subtle but significant reflections of the marque’s legendary past – both in the radical new machine and on the mechanics in the pit lane.

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Toyota: Porsche, Cadillac have "slight advantage" for Sebring WEC

Toyota believes LMDh manufacturers Porsche and Cadillac will have a “slight advantage” when the FIA World Endurance Championship season begins at Sebring next month.

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Cadillac will "work around" lack of European testing "handicap" for WEC entry

Cadillac has admitted that it will have to “work around” its failure to test its new LMDh prototype on any European tracks ahead of its 2023 World Endurance Championship campaign.

Los Angeles Times

Jimmie Johnson just can't quit NASCAR. Why the 7-time Cup champ is back at Daytona.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — As retirements go, Jimmie Johnson's hiatus from NASCAR could best be compared to the dating rationalization, "We were on a break."

Motorsport

What’s new in NASCAR 2023? Six things to look out for

After its wild premiere at the La Coliseum, the NASCAR Cup season proper kicks off this weekend with the Daytona 500. Here are the six major changes to look out for in the new campaign

Motorsport

Van der Zande confident after “flawless” Cadillac test at Sebring

Chip Ganassi Racing Cadillac’s Renger van der Zande sounded bullish after a two-day IMSA test at Sebring International Raceway, but it was Acura the set the pace.

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What’s new in NASCAR 2023?

After its wild premiere at the La Coliseum, the NASCAR Cup season proper kicks off this weekend with the Daytona 500. Here are the six major changes to look out for in the new campaign

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.

Autosport

Porsche confident of sorting Daytona problems for Sebring WEC, IMSA

Penske believes it can overcome the problems that hit its Porsche 963 LMDh on debut at the Daytona 24 Hours in time for its next outings at Sebring in March.

Los Angeles Times

Exit strategy: Emergency response to Damar Hamlin resonates with racing’s safety teams

LOS ANGELES — Flames shot up inside NASCAR Cup Series driver Ty Gibbs’ Toyota while the 20-year-old practiced for the Clash inside the LA Coliseum. As Gibbs pulled over, unhooked his belts and hurried out the window, AMR safety vehicles navigated the unique quarter-mile temporary circuit — a track that…

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IMSA reports huge increase in viewing figures for Rolex 24

IMSA has revealed a substantial uptick in viewing figures for the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona, the opening round of the 2023 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

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BMW's Spengler has "a lot to learn" in SUPER GT switch

DTM champion Bruno Spengler says he has 'a lot to learn' as he takes on a partial SUPER GT season with BMW Team Studie this year.

Motorsport

Porsche wants other LMDh manufacturers to run customer cars

Porsche has outlined a hope that its rivals in the LMDh class will follow its lead and make customer cars available for the FIA World Endurance Championship and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

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