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Valentino Rossi abandons Nordschleife Permit plans for 2026

The Italian legend will not be competing in the NLS this year, leaving his potential Nurburgring 24 Hours debut in limbo

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BMW’s ascent from an also-ran to WEC title contender

From scoring a solitary podium in 2025 to winning two races in the first half of 2026, BMW has come a long way in the last 12 months

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The changes that thrust BMW into title contention in WEC

From scoring a solitary podium in 2025 to winning two races in the first half of 2026, BMW has come a long way in the last 12 months

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“Good things take time” says Dries Vanthoor as BMW M Team WRT continues rapid IMSA transition

After a four-month build and an early podium at Daytona, the Belgian driver details the operational shifts and championship ambitions of BMW’s revamped GTP program

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GT World Challenge and WEC clash: What will teams and drivers racing both championships do?

SRO Motorsports Group has moved the Portimao race to Saturday evening to avoid a direct clash with the WEC round in Barcelona, but several teams and drivers could still face a frantic dash between Portugal and Spain. Here's how the situation could unfold

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WRT boss Vincent Vosse: "I don’t want to win thanks to BoP, but nobody wants to talk about this issue"

In an in-depth media roundtable, the WRT team principal did not shy away from criticising the Balance of Performance system, calling for an open discussion on the matter

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WEC Brazil: Stevens leads front-row lockout for Cadillac, Toyota struggles

Cadillac dominated the WEC qualifying at Sao Paulo, while Toyota struggled for performance and ended near the back of the Hypercar grid

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Spa 24 Hours: Disaster for McLaren, Ferrari back on the lead lap

The night at the 2026 Spa 24 Hours saw the #51 Ferrari return to the lead lap as the feared thunderstorms were nothing more but a brief shower at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps

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Le Mans 24h: BMW beats Alpine in red-flagged FP3 as LMDh cars dominate

A last-gasp effort from Dries Vanthoor put BMW at the front in the final practice session before Hyperpole

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BMW M Hybrid V8: Evaluating the impact of the latest evo package

BMW has introduced a comprehensive technical overhaul for its LMDh challenger. As the grid prepares for the Le Mans 24 Hours, in-depth analysis indicates that the German manufacturer is moving in the right direction

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Vincent Vosse on BMW, IMSA and the future of endurance racing

The WRT team principal talks about victory at spa and convergence in the World Endurance Championship in an overarching interview with Motorsport.com

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WEC Spa: BMW scores maiden Hypercar win in chaotic finish

In a race decided as much by strategy as pace, BMW came on top while Ferrari salvaged a podium

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WEC Spa: Peugeot beats Cadillac for maiden pole as Toyota and Ferrari struggle

Peugeot and Cadillac tussled for pole position as Ferrari and Toyota remained unusually off the pace in WEC Spa qualifying

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BMW insists “WEC remains a great championship, even without Valentino Rossi”

Rossi stepped away from the FIA World Endurance Championship after two seasons, but BMW believes the championship is more than capable of absorbing that loss

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WEC Imola: Toyota denies Ferrari home win in season opener

Buemi, Hartley and Hirakawa lead Toyota 1-3 after strategy swings race at Imola

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WEC Imola: Giovinazzi snatches pole for Ferrari

The #51 Ferrari will start the opening round of the season from pole position after a late effort from Antonio Giovinazzi

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The 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours entry list in full

Check out the full entry list for the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours, the 94th running of the French endurance classic and the blue riband round of the 2026 World Endurance Championship.

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Mercedes takes dramatic Bathurst 12 Hour victory

Martin, Engel and Grenier triumphed in the Australian classic at Mount Panorama

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Mercedes takes dramatic Bathurst 12 Hour win

Martin, Engel and Grenier triumphed in the Australian classic at Mount Panorama

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WEC 2025 BoP Analysis: BMW

What the Hypercar BoP numbers reveal about performance in the 2025 WEC season. Today: The BMW M Hybrid V8.

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2026 Rolex 24 analysis: Was Porsche really that superior?

The outcry from the competition was loud even during the race, but in the end, the Rolex 24 at Daytona 2026 delivered a thrilling finish. We crunch the numbers and analyse the data from the 64th edition of the race

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Porsche eyes Daytona hat-trick but wary of BMW threat

After a dominant 2025 campaign, Porsche heads into this year's Daytona IMSA opener as the clear favourite

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Long-run analysis: Which GTP teams have the edge entering the Rolex 24?

An analysis of long-run performance for the GTP challengers ahead of the 2026 Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway

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BMW M Team WRT boss Vosse: ‘Give us time’ with IMSA program

The expanded partnership’s first race in IMSA will be the Rolex 24

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Analysis: How the GTP manufacturers fared in the 'Roar before the 24'

Porsche was quickest on both a single lap and in long runs during the official test for the Daytona 24 Hours

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