The Latest Breaking News from WEC

Pescarolo-like Glickenhaus has strengths to exploit - Dumas

Glickenhaus was among the first teams to commit to the Hypercar class in 2021 and has since turned its 007 LMH car into a respectable contender, scoring outright podiums at both Sebring and the Le Mans 24 Hours last year.

Autosport · Mar 7, 2023

“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 · Mar 1, 2023

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 · Mar 1, 2023

Isotta Fraschini reveals new Hypercar with aim of 2023 WEC debut

The revived Italian Isotta Fraschini marque has revealed the Le Mans Hypercar that is on course to race in the World Endurance Championship this year. 

Autosport · Feb 28, 2023

Peugeot close to "acceptable" reliability with WEC Hypercar

Peugeot driver Loic Duval feels the French manufacturer is close to reaching an “acceptable” level of reliability with its 9X8 hypercar heading into the 2023 World Endurance Championship season.

Motorsport · Feb 28, 2023

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.

Motorsport · Feb 27, 2023

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 · Feb 27, 2023

Calado: "Difficult" for WEC Hypercar newcomers "to win straight off"

James Calado believes it will be difficult for a manufacturer to challenge for victories in its first season in the World Endurance Championship's Hypercar division, despite high expectations from Ferrari.

Motorsport · Feb 26, 2023

Glickenhaus doubts environmental benefits of WEC tyre warming ban

Jim Glickenhaus has voiced his scepticism at the World Endurance Championship's decision to ban tyre warmers for the 2023 season on environmental grounds.

Autosport · Feb 26, 2023

Villeneuve "will be there on lap time" for WEC Sebring opener

Jacques Villeneuve will be on the pace when he returns to full-time racing with Vanwall in the World Endurance Championship this year, according to team-mate Esteban Guerrieri.

Autosport · Feb 24, 2023