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Porsche wants 2030 unified rules framework by Christmas before Le Mans decision

Motorsport boss Thomas Laudenbach says manufacturers need a more detailed technical framework this year as Porsche weighs a possible top-class return for 2030

Motorsport · Oct 29

5 things you never knew about the Automobile Club de l’Ouest

The ACO is celebrating its 120th anniversary

Motorsport · Oct 27

FIA and ACO announce 10-year WEC deal after rumours about possible split

FIA and ACO quash speculation about possible split with a long-term agreement running through to end of 2037

Motorsport · Sep 30

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FIA confirms ACO WEC deal runs through 2027 after reported contract row

The governing body says its current deal with the ACO remains in place next season, after a German publication reported the two organisations could part ways

Motorsport · Sep 18

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 · Aug 28

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 · Aug 25

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

Motorsport · Aug 5

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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 · Aug 5

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 · Aug 3

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 · Jun 25

Peugeot to upgrade 9X8 Hypercar for 2027 WEC

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

Autosport · Jun 18

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 · Jun 17

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 · Jun 12

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 · Jun 12

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Autosport · Jun 8

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…

Motorsport · Jun 3

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

Autosport · May 28

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

Motorsport · May 27

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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Autosport · May 27

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 · May 4

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

The Times of India · Apr 28

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…

Motorsport · Apr 20

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

Motorsport · Apr 18

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 · Apr 16

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 · Mar 10

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

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