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UNCOVERED: Hypercar - The Untold Story

The latest on Ford and McLaren’s hypercar developments

Two new high-profile manufacturers are preparing to join the WEC’s burgeoning Hypercar class in 2027

Motorsport

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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WEC Brazil: Will 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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Prodrive admits prototype return “very appealing now” amid WEC hypercar boom

The company behind the DBR9 and Vantage GTE, among other iconic racers, is interested in a prototype comeback

Motorsport

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

Le Mans 24h: Cadillac snatches pole away from BMW by 0.005s... then gets penalty

A late effort by Jack Aitken nearly yielded pole position to Cadillac for the French classic by the tiniest of margins – he was demoted to 10th due to a rules breach

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Alpine's Hypercar future: The fight to keep the programme alive beyond 2026

The Alpine A424 will compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans this week for the third and final time - unless a manufacturer steps in to take over the programme and prevent the dismantling of the current team

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Every Hypercar and GTP driver racing in Le Mans 24 Hours’ LMP2 class

More cars, more top-level drivers: LMP2 is back in the spotlight ahead of this year’s Le Mans

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Nyck de Vries on potential McLaren Hypercar link-up: “I’ll keep that to myself”

De Vries doesn't confirm or deny the possibility of joining McLaren's upcoming Hypercar programme

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What caused Marco Sorensen’s heavy WEC Prologue crash for Aston Martin?

Aston Martin heads into this weekend’s season-opening race at Imola on the back foot after one of its cars was heavily damaged in a Prologue crash

Motorsport

Max Verstappen could race WEC hypercars "in a few years", says BMW's Robin Frijns

Robin Frijns expects Max Verstappen to

Motorsport

How much factory support should be allowed in WEC’s LMGT3 class?

LMGT3 was conceived as a customer-oriented class in 2024 with limited factory involvement. But as costs rise and competition intensifies, where should the WEC draw the line?

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Paul Di Resta cautious about the WEC's future: "What's good never lasts forever"

Paul di Resta speaks to Motorsport about Peugeot’s progress, how the Hypercar class can be improved, and the biggest challenge facing the World Endurance Championship

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WEC 2025 BoP analysis: Peugeot

What the Hypercar Balance of Performance numbers reveal about performance in the 2025 WEC season. Today: The Peugeot 9X8.

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Alpine to end WEC Hypercar project after 2026

Alpine to leave the top class of endurance racing after the forthcoming 2026 season

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Victor Martins to juggle Alpine WEC seat with Williams F1 test role

Martins will switch to the WEC after three F2 seasons, but will continue his association with Williams in F1

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China's Le Mans ambitions: Two major manufacturers interested in WEC Hypercar entry

With Chery and Lynk & Co, two major Chinese players have emerged as potential Hypercar candidates, and their projects could represent much more than just a grid entry in the WEC

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Who is Esteban Masson: The Toyota youngster on the Hypercar radar

With Toyota Hypercar seats among the hardest to access in the WEC, Masson is quietly building a case as one of the marque’s most promising endurance prospects

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Theo Pourchaire is starting second chapter in WEC but 'deserved better' after F2 title

Stability returns in Pourchaire’s career as he lands a factory Hypercar seat with Peugeot for 2026

Motorsport

Genesis’ Daniel Juncadella needed just one day to get up to speed in WEC hypercar

GT racing veteran Juncadella is not worried about the learning curve as he prepares for his first campaign in the WEC Hypercar class

Autosport

Why Juncadella believes Hypercar adaptation is quick ahead of WEC 2026

GT racing veteran Juncadella is not worried about the learning curve as he prepares for his first campaign in the WEC Hypercar class

Autosport

Proton's WEC Hypercar exit means no Porsche 963s at 2026 Le Mans

Porsche is set to have no presence on the 2026 Hypercar grid as Proton confirms withdrawal

Motorsport

Porsche customer Proton announces exit from WEC Hypercar

Porsche is set to have no presence on the 2026 Hypercar grid as Proton confirms withdrawal

Motorsport

The full story of the Porsche 963: Charting its three-year WEC Hypercar journey

Porsche is leaving the WEC’s top class without the one result that matters most: a record-extending 20th Le Mans win. But while that absence looms large, it doesn’t tell the full story of the 963’s journey

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Ferrari driver Alessio Rovera ‘not in frame’ for 2026 WEC Hypercar seat

Despite impressive performances in GT3 ranks and prior experience of prototype machinery, Rovera may have to wait until at least 2027 to get his big break in Hypercar

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