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Why WEC can’t simply replace BoP with a Formula 1-style cost cap

Toyota and Porsche warn that the radically different ways manufacturers build and operate Hypercar programmes make a universal spending limit difficult to enforce

Motorsport

WEC extends tyre supply deals with Michelin, Goodyear until 2032

The tender launched by the FIA and ACO has confirmed that Michelin and Goodyear will remain in the series for the next six seasons

Motorsport

Porsche Motorsport boss reaffirms program stability amid corporate realignment

Porsche Motorsport Vice President Thomas Laudenbach confirms the two-car Penske program will continue as planned despite major factory cutbacks

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Why GT3 may need a ‘rethink’ in line with WEC’s 2030 Hypercar refresh

The SRO chief revisits the challenges facing the category he founded, stressing that manufacturers are free to build the cars they want, provided they do so within a clearly defined rulebook that can guarantee GT3's long-term future

Motorsport

Every circuit to have hosted a WEC round since 2012

From Le Mans to Qatar, here is a look all the circuits that have hosted a round of the WEC

Motorsport

IMSA confirms next-gen LMP2 debut for 2029 season

The new LMP2 cars will arrive in the WeatherTech Championship one year after their ACO and Le Mans debut, with Ligier and ORECA approved as chassis suppliers

Motorsport

Peugeot to upgrade 9X8 Hypercar for 2027 WEC

The French constructor will update its Le Mans challenger for next season

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Porsche says 2030 WEC Hypercar rules mark “significant step” but no decision on comeback

Porsche welcomes the direction the WEC is taking with next-gen Hypercar rules but stops short of committing to a return to the series’ top class

Motorsport

Hypercar manufacturers free to develop bespoke hybrid systems as WEC outlines 2030 rules

The Hypercar category will move towards the LMDh rules from 2030, and the WEC has explained what this will mean for manufacturers

Motorsport

Hypercar manufacturers free to develop chassis and hybrid systems as WEC outlines 2030 rules

The Hypercar category will move towards the LMDh rules from 2030, and the WEC has explained what this will mean for manufacturers

Autosport

The wager that brought a Le Mans legend to the fore

Ahead of this year's Le Mans 24 Hours, we revisit Gary Watkins' pick of one of his favourite memories of the event, when back in 1997 a rookie Tom Kristensen took the first of nine legendary wins. But it's the little-known story behind the Joest team's entry to the race…

Autosport

Le Mans' BoP secrecy: 'We spend far too much time talking about it'

The ACO and governing bodies believe it became urgent to act in order to reduce the prominence of Balance of Performance discussions surrounding the Hypercar category

Motorsport

Inside Le Mans' groundbreaking new Motorsport Museum

Following a colossal project completed in record time, Le Mans' brand-new Motorsport Museum has opened its doors. Autosport got to visit what already is a clear success

Autosport

How GT3’s rise surpassed its creator's wildest expectations

From privateer grids to Le Mans and DTM, GT3 has surpassed even its creator’s expectations over the past two decades

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How GT3’s rise surpassed even the wildest expectations

From privateer grids to Le Mans and DTM, GT3 has surpassed even its creator’s expectations over the past two decades

Motorsport

HRC US boss Salters points to cost, supports "elimination of Evo changes" in Acura's exit

HRC US boss Salters opens up on the factors in Acura's IMSA exit

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2,000-year-old Roman tool discovered in Czech Republic could rewrite ancient engineering history

A rare Roman calibration plate was uncovered at Nezamyslice and Kojetín during extensive rescue excavation work connected to the construction of a high-speed railway line. The Archaeological Centre Olomouc (ACO) is conducting rescue excavation work for the project. This extraordinarily well-preserved artefact is believed to have been used to produce…

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Opinion: Why WEC’s BoP secrecy stance is set to backfire

The WEC will no longer publish BoP tables for each race - a move that has proved unpopular with fans so far

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IMSA to keep BoP tables public despite WEC move

Series boss John Doonan says transparency remains key despite WEC’s shift to keep data private

Motorsport

WEC to stop publishing BoP figures in 2026: 'We're protecting ourselves from speculation'

The FIA and ACO have explained why the performance-levelling figures for each car will not be disclosed this year

Autosport

The changes made to Ferrari's hypercar for WEC 2026

Ferrari’s Head of Endurance Race Cars Ferdinando Cannizzo explained in detail the work carried out to adapt the 499P to the FIA and ACO's requirements, a task that required all manufacturers to complete a new round of homologation in the WindShear wind tunnel

Motorsport

What's new with Ferrari 499P hypercar in WEC 2026?

Autosport

Le Mans Dunlop Bridge set for rebrand

Soon to be modernised, the iconic Dunlop Bridge at the Circuit de la Sarthe will get a new name, ending a century-long chapter in endurance racing

Motorsport

End of an era as Le Mans’ Dunlop Bridge is set for rebrand

Soon to be modernised, the iconic Dunlop bridge at the Circuit de la Sarthe will get a new name, ending a century-long chapter in endurance racing

Motorsport

Vanwall plotting WEC comeback with upgraded hypercar

Having been forced to leave the WEC after just a single season, Vanwall is aiming to make a comeback with an upgraded version of its LMH prototype

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