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Every former Formula 1 driver on the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours grid

A total of 186 drivers will take part in this year’s Le Mans 24 Hours - and some of the names will be instantly recognisable to Formula 1 fans

Motorsport · Jun 10

Toyota’s 100th WEC race: The highs, lows and defining moments

This weekend’s Imola 6 Hours marks the 100th start for the longest-serving manufacturer in the World Endurance Championship. Here is a look at Toyota's most memorable and heartbreaking moments across LMP1 and Hypercar

Motorsport · Apr 16

This Manual Hypercar Is Inching Closer To Production

Capricorn Group, a supplier to Formula 1, LMP1, the World Endurance Championship, and other racing clients, is getting closer to building its first hypercar. The company unveiled its second prototype and announced that customer deliveries will begin later this year.

Motor1 · Feb 3

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They Don't Make Supercars Like This Anymore

You may not have heard of Capricorn Group, but you've likely seen its work. The company is a German outfit that supplies components to Formula 1, LMP1, World Endurance Championship, and other racing clients. The group just introduced its first supercar—and it's unlike anything on the market currently.

Motor1 · Oct 10, 2025

Calado reveals hospitalisation after "dangerous" WEC weight loss effort

Ferrari driver James Calado has revealed that he was hospitalised with malnutrition early in this year’s World Endurance Championship campaign as a result of his efforts to lose weight.

Autosport · Nov 7, 2024

Lopez didn't look for another Hypercar drive after losing Toyota WEC seat

The Argentine has switched to the new LMGT3 class to race for sister brand Lexus after spending six full seasons in the WEC's top class, taking victory at the Le Mans 24 Hours in 2021 and back-to-back WEC titles in 2019-20 and 2021, the final season of LMP1 and the…

Autosport · Feb 14, 2024

F1 champion Verstappen: 'Alonso only wants to return to Le Mans if it's with me'

Two-time F1 world champion Alonso competed in endurance racing during his sabbatical from F1, winning Le Mans twice in 2018 and 2019 with Toyota's LMP1 team as well as taking a World Endurance Championship crown.

Motorsport · Dec 4, 2023

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F1 champion Verstappen says 'Alonso only wants to return to Le Mans if it's with me'

Autosport · Dec 4, 2023

Peugeot reveals final 9X8 WEC Hypercar, Rossiter in for Monza

Peugeot has named ByKolles LMP1 driver and SUPER GT race winner James Rossiter as Kevin Magnussen’s replacement for the manufacturer's debut outing with the 9X8 Hypercar at Monza's WEC round.

Autosport · May 20, 2022

Peugeot reveals final 9X8 WEC Hypercar, set for Monza debut

Peugeot has confirmed its new 9X8 Hypercar will make its FIA World Endurance Championship debut at Monza in July, and has named ex-ByKolles LMP1 driver James Rossiter as Kevin Magnussen’s replacement for the Italian event.

Motorsport · May 20, 2022

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