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Robert Shwartzman joins Peugeot for WEC 2027

The 26-year-old is making his return to the Hypercar category

Motorsport

Shwartzman to make WEC return with Peugeot

The 26-year-old is making his return to the Hypercar category

Autosport

How Toyota and BMW’s Austin miseries have blown 2026 WEC title fight wide open

Late heartbreak for Toyota and a miserable weekend for BMW transformed what previously looked like a two-way WEC title fight

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Toyota admits late WEC Austin heartbreak “tough to take” as victory slips away

Toyota’s late DNF at Austin evoked memories of a similar heartbreak at Le Mans exactly a decade ago

Motorsport

WEC Austin: Ferrari takes surprise win after late heartbreak for Toyota

The No. 50 Ferrari inherited victory with 15 minutes remaining when the race-leading No. 7 Toyota slowed, while Cadillac was promoted to second after Alpine’s penalty

Autosport

Ferrari wins WEC Austin after late Toyota hydraulic failure

The No. 50 Ferrari inherited victory with 15 minutes remaining when the race-leading No. 7 Toyota slowed, while Cadillac was promoted to second after Alpine’s penalty

Motorsport

Ferrari “thinking race by race" about WEC title fight after scoring ‘equal’ pole in Austin

Antonio Giovinazzi has become Ferrari’s Hyperpole specialist after securing his fifth pole position for a WEC race at this weekend’s Lone Star Le Mans

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Five things to look out for in WEC’s Lone Star Le Mans

The WEC returns from its summer break with the title race finely poised, Ferrari searching for a first win and Cadillac chasing a breakthrough on home soil

Motorsport

Jacky Ickx on Genesis’ WEC journey so far – and what comes next

Ickx discusses his role at Genesis and why he thinks WEC’s newest manufacturer has the potential to succeed in the biggest sportscar racing championship of all

Motorsport

Qatar says it is "safe" and hopes to keep F1, MotoGP races despite Middle East conflict

Despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East and the cancellation of its WEC round this year, Qatar says the situation has returned to normal and is continuing preparations for its Formula 1 and MotoGP grands prix

Motorsport

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

BMW explains why it’s not interested in F1 entry

BMW's position on F1 remains unchanged, as it insists sportscar racing is a better fit for its philosophy

Motorsport

McLaren has already completed a 30-hour endurance test with LMDh challenger

McLaren has provided an update on its test programme and driver decisions for its entry into the WEC Hypercar ranks next season with the MCL-HY LMDh

Motorsport

McLaren has already completed 30-hour endurance test with LMDh challenger

McLaren has provided an update on its test programme and driver decisions for its entry into the WEC Hypercar ranks next season with the MCL-HY LMDh

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Ford completes shakedown at Paul Ricard ahead of WEC debut

The American marque will enter the Hypercar class of the 2027 WEC season

Motorsport

Ford completes first Hypercar test ahead of WEC debut

The American marque will enter the Hypercar class of the 2027 WEC season

Motorsport

Sebastien Buemi not ruling out Formula E comeback: “I don’t want to close any doors”

While Lucas di Grassi may be calling time on his career as a professional driver, Buemi will continue to race in the WEC, and could yet return to Formula E in the future

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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

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BMW M Boss Frank Van Meel On The Future Of M, EVs, And Keeping The Fun Alive

The M Concept Neue Klasse meets four decades of M3 history in Monterey, and we talk with M boss Frank van Meel.

Motorsport

Ricky Taylor drafted in at Jota Cadillac as WEC unveils Austin entry list

Three notable changes on the entry list as the WEC returns to action after a two-month break

Motorsport

Aston Martin begins testing updated Valkyrie hypercar for 2027 WEC and IMSA

Aston Martin and THOR carried out three days of testing with the Valkyrie, as they prepare to use evo jokers for the first time to upgrade the car

Motorsport

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

Autosport

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

Motorsport

Why Sebastien Buemi is leaving Formula E after 12 seasons

The Swiss opens up about his decision to exit Formula E and focus his attention on Toyota's WEC programme

Autosport

Why Buemi is calling time on his Formula E career after 12 seasons

The Swiss opens up about his decision to exit Formula E and focus his attention on Toyota's WEC programme

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