The Latest Breaking News from WEC

Peugeot's Le Mans performance a "turning point" for 9X8 programme

Olivier Jansonnie, technical director at Peugeot Sport, made the claim after the best of its 9X8s led the double-points round of the World Endurance Championship on four separate occasions and was running among the frontrunners until the 12th hour of the race. 

Autosport · Jun 12, 2023

Top-five finish for Peugeot at Le Mans would be like win, says Vergne

The former Toro Rosso driver insisted that a finish in the top five in the double-points round of the World Endurance Championship is a realistic target for the French manufacturer, even though it ended up slowest in qualifying of the five major car makers racing in the Hypercar class at…

Autosport · Jun 10, 2023

Peugeot top-five at Le Mans would be like win, says Vergne

The former Toro Rosso driver insisted that a finish in the top five in the double-points round of the World Endurance Championship is a realistic target for the French manufacturer, even though it ended up slowest in qualifying of the five major car makers racing in the Hypercar class at…

Motorsport · Jun 10, 2023

Toyota becomes first WEC manufacturer to develop hydrogen prototype concept

The car was unveiled on Friday at Le Mans and follows a series of other models Toyota has created for the top-class of the WEC.

Autosport · Jun 9, 2023

Alpine launches A424 Beta LMDh car for 2024 WEC campaign

The French manufacturer revealed the A424 Beta in a special press conference on Friday morning at the Circuit de la Sarthe ahead of this weekend's Le Mans 24 Hours.

Autosport · Jun 9, 2023

Alpine unveils its 2024 LMDh challenger for WEC

The French manufacturer revealed the A424 Beta in a special press conference on Friday morning at the Circuit de la Sarthe ahead of this weekend's Le Mans 24 Hours.

Motorsport · Jun 9, 2023

LMP2 class axed by WEC for 2024, but will stay at Le Mans

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.

Motorsport · Jun 9, 2023

Jani completes Proton's LMDh line-up for 2023 WEC season

Jani will share Proton’s sole #99 Porsche 963 hybrid contender with Gianmaria Bruni and Harry Tincknell in the final three races of the seven-round WEC season.

Motorsport · Jun 9, 2023

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.

Autosport · Jun 9, 2023

WEC reveals 2024 calendar, Imola replaces Monza

The home of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix has been announced as a replacement for the Monza WEC round, alongside the confirmation of the return of Austin and Interlagos to the schedule.

Autosport · Jun 9, 2023