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Toyota has shown it was right to stay in WEC in lean years - Kobayashi

The driver/team principal made the remarks following Toyota’s latest success at Fuji last month, as it sealed the manufacturers’ title with a round to spare thanks to a 1-2 finish with its pair of GR010 HYBRID Le Mans Hypercars on home soil.

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Cadillac sticks with one 2024 WEC entry due to “cost barrier”

Currently, Chip Ganassi Racing operates the lone Cadillac V-Series.R in the WEC's Hypercar class, with a desired expansion put on hold due to measured cost.

Autosport

Porsche Penske's WEC program providing gains for its IMSA outfit

The 28-year-old Frenchman, along with co-driver Nick Tandy, are in the thick of an ultra-tight championship battle heading into Petit Le Mans – IMSA’s season finale – next weekend at Road Atlanta.

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McLaren bids to return to Le Mans 24 Hours with United Autosports

The winner of the French enduro in 1995 has announced its intent to participate in the replacement for the GTE Am category and that it has nominated United, which is co-owned by McLaren Racing boss Zak Brown, as its representative.

Autosport

Aston Martin rules out Alonso, Stroll involvement in Valkyrie Hypercar assault

Instead, they intend to focus on recruiting the line-up for the team’s campaigns with the Valkyrie LMH in the World Endurance Championship and the IMSA SportsCar Championship starting in 2025 from their existing roster of drivers.

Autosport

Why Aston Martin is right to return to Le Mans

Ferrari returning to the Le Mans 24 Hours was arguably the biggest motorsport story of 2021, while the famous Italian marque’s victory in the French classic will probably stand as this year’s feel-good moment. This week’s Aston Martin announcement should be viewed in a similar way.

Autosport

Aston Martin GT commitment unchanged by Valkyrie LMH announcement

The British manufacturer will remain involved in the GT3 and GT4 classes for the foreseeable future, it was announced on the launch of the Valkyrie programme on Wednesday.

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Aston Martin Valkyrie Racing Prototype Coming To 2025 Le Mans

The automaker is working on entries in both the WEC and IMSA championships.

Motor1

D'station reveals plans to return to SUPER GT in 2024

The team has been absent from the grid since it ran an Aston Martin Vantage GT3 in the GT300 class in conjunction with Pacific Racing in 2020.

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Vandoorne hopes Peugeot WEC drive won’t compromise Aston Martin F1 reserve role

Vandoorne has shared the Aston reserve job with Felipe Drugovich this year, essentially fitting in trips to grands prix around the Formula E calendar.

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Vandoorne hopes Peugeot WEC deal won't compromise Aston Martin F1 reserve role

Vandoorne has shared the Aston reserve job with Felipe Drugovich this year, essentially fitting in trips to grands prix around the Formula E calendar.

Autosport

How Alpine is preparing its new LMDh car for 2024 WEC season

When Alpine first made the decision to enter the WEC’s Hypercar class in 2021, it was able to obtain the Rebellion R-13 LMP1 car from its previous owner, rebrand it as the Alpine A480, and join the grid in little time.

Motorsport

Inside the adaptations needed to realise NASCAR's Le Mans return

“Strange and exciting.” Those are the words that came into FIA chief technical and safety officer Xavier Mestelan Pinon’s mind when he was told about the Garage 56 entry for this year’s Le Mans 24 Hours. And for good reason. The car that filled the grid slot reserved – but…

Autosport

How Alpine is preparing its new LMDh car for 2024 WEC season

When the French manufacturer first decided to enter the WEC’s top class in 2021, with the Signatech team that had represented it with great success in LMP2, it did so in little time by obtaining the Rebellion R-13 LMP1 car from its previous owner and promptly rebranding it as an…

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Vergne "hopeful" Formula E and WEC will solve 2024 date clashes

The Frenchman and Stoffel Vandoorne were confirmed on Thursday to be staying with the DS Penske squad in Formula E for the 2023-24 season.

Autosport

Di Resta adds United Autosports IMSA drive to 2024 programme

Di Resta will continue a relationship with the Anglo-American team dating back to 2018 when he races one of its pair of ORECA-Gibson 07 LMP2s alongside Dan Goldburg in the North American series in 2024.

Autosport

Vergne hopeful Formula E and WEC "can find a solution" to 2024 calendar clashes

The Frenchman and Stoffel Vandoorne were confirmed on Thursday to be staying with the DS Penske squad in Formula E for the 2023-24 season.

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Toyota GR GT3 Concept Spied Testing On The Track With Throaty Exhaust Note

It could end up wearing a Lexus badge when it debuts.

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How Japan’s underdog LMP1 helped start Toyota WEC juggernaut

Earlier this month, Toyota wrapped up this year’s World Endurance Championship manufacturers’ crown with another convincing display on home turf at Fuji. It marks the fifth time in a row, and sixth in total, it has come away with the silverware, including the occasions when a teams’ title was awarded…

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Hirakawa could quit Super Formula to focus on McLaren F1 duties

Hirakawa, who currently races in both Super Formula and the World Endurance Championship as a Toyota driver, was unveiled as the latest addition to McLaren’s pool of reserve drivers at last weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix.

Motorsport

Vettel in talks with Jota Porsche team about 2024 WEC drive

Jota team principal Sam Hignett confirmed to Motorsport.com that the British operation has approached Vettel about joining its expanded two-car Hypercar class assault on the WEC in 2024 with a pair of Porsche 963 LMDh prototypes.

Motorsport

Honda motorsport restructuring opens door to WEC/Le Mans bid

In a move revealed on Thursday, Honda Performance Development, the motorsport arm of American Honda Motor Co., based out of Santa Clarita in California, will join Japan’s Honda Racing Corporation to become HRC US.

Autosport

Honda motorsport restructuring opens door to WEC, Le Mans bid

It was announced on Thursday that Honda Performance Development, the motorsport arm of American Honda Motor Co. based out of Santa Clarita in California, will join Japan’s Honda Racing Corporation to become HRC US.

Autosport

Vandoorne gets Peugeot WEC drive for 2024 season after Fuji cameo

The Belgian joined Peugeot as a reserve driver for 2023 alongside a Formula E programme with fellow Stellantis-affiliated squad DS Penske, and was called up to sub for Nico Muller in Fuji when the Swiss injured his collarbone.

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Wisconsin AG files lawsuit after Senate votes to remove elections official

On Sept. 14, the Wisconsin Senate voted 22-11 along party lines to remove Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) Administrator Meagan Wolfe. Hours later, Attorney General Josh Kaul (D) filed a lawsuit to allow Wolfe to retain her position because only three of the six WEC members voted to renominate her in…

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