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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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WEC Fuji: Cadillac locks out front row as Aston Martin shines

Lynn leads an all-Cadillac front row at Fuji, as Barrichello puts Aston on pole in LMGT3

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WEC Fuji: Cadillac locks out front row, Aston Martin shines

Lynn leads an all-Cadillac front row at Fuji, as Barrichello puts Aston on pole in LMGT3

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How Porsche beat aggravated Ferrari in dramatic WEC Austin contest

The 2025 Lone Star Le Mans had it all, from mixed weather conditions to safety car periods to a first-time winner in WEC this year. Much to Ferrari's dismay, however...

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Lamborghini pauses SC63 LMDh programme as focus shifts to GT3

Lamborghini will not race its SC63 LMDh prototype next season after announcing that it is putting its GTP class attack on the IMSA SportsCar Championship on hold.

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Toyota WEC boss Leupen stands down with immediate effect

Toyota Gazoo Racing Europe race director Rob Leupen is departing the Cologne-based organisation that masterminds the Japanese manufacturer’s World Endurance Championship campaign.

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Toyota and Ferrari given BoP break for WEC Bahrain finale

Ferrari and Toyota have received double Balance of Performance breaks ahead of this weekend’s World Endurance Championship finale in Bahrain as they attempt to overhaul points leader Porsche

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BMW confirms Rossi's LMDh outing in Bahrain WEC test

Valentino Rossi’s run in BMW’s M Hybrid V8 LMDh at the World Endurance Championship rookie test in Bahrain next month has been confirmed.

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Valentino Rossi confirmed for Bahrain WEC rookie test in BMW LMDh

Long-awaited outing will place Rossi in the BMW M Hybrid V8 after the 2024 WEC season concludes in Bahrain.

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Rossi to drive BMW LMDh car in Bahrain WEC rookie test

MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi will get his first run in BMW’s LMDh prototype in the World Endurance Championship rookie test in Bahrain.

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Ferrari aiming for clarity over WEC restarts after failed Spa appeal

Ferrari is hopeful of a clarification of rules governing World Endurance Championship restarts after the loss of its appeal against the failed protest of the results of May’s Spa round.

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Ferrari aiming to get clarity over WEC restarts after failed Spa appeal

Ferrari is hopeful of a clarification of rules governing World Endurance Championship restarts after the loss of its appeal against the failed protest of the results of May’s Spa round.

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Porsche: Toyota made it “easier” for us to win 2024 WEC titles

Porsche driver Matt Campbell believes Toyota has made it “easier” for the German manufacturer to win the World Endurance Championship this year.

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Porsche: Toyota has made it “easier” for us to win 2024 WEC titles

Porsche driver Matt Campbell believes Toyota has made it “easier” for the German manufacturer to win the World Endurance Championship this year.

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Ferrari and Toyota concede WEC drivers' title to Porsche

Ferrari and Toyota have conceded the World Endurance Championship drivers’ title to Porsche with one race left to run after Sunday’s Fuji round.

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WEC Fuji: Cadillac outpaces Toyota to claim maiden pole

Alex Lynn claimed Cadillac’s first World Endurance Championship pole position at Fuji when he found nine tenths on his second push lap in the Hyperpole qualifying session.

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Ferrari appeal against Spa WEC result thrown out by court

The results of the Spa 6 Hours World Endurance Championship round in May stand after Ferrari’s appeal of its failed protest was rejected by the FIA International Court of Appeal.

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Porsche abandons WEC/IMSA engine revision plan

Porsche has finally abandoned plans to introduce a revised engine for its 963 LMDh World Endurance Championship and IMSA SportsCar Championship contender.

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Conway returns to Toyota's WEC roster for Brazil round after injury

Toyota driver Mike Conway will return to the cockpit at the Interlagos World Endurance Championship round after recovering from injuries that ruled him out of the Le Mans 24 Hours.

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Ferrari's WEC title hopes "back on track" after Le Mans win

Ferrari believes it is back in the hunt for the 2024 World Endurance Championship after claiming its first win of the season at the Le Mans 24 Hours.

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Podcast: WEC Spa 6 Hours review

Racing as a duo with Norman Nato on Formula E duty in Berlin, British drivers Will Stevens and Callum Ilott triumphed in the third round of the 2024 WEC that was interrupted by a lengthy red flag and belatedly restarted following the completion of barrier repairs.

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Porsche and Toyota believe Ferrari "out of reach" for WEC Imola race

The two manufacturers that will line up behind the Ferrari top-three block-out on the grid believe the Italian marque will maintain its qualifying advantage in the six-hour race.

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WEC Imola: Fuoco completes Ferrari's practice sweep in red-flagged FP3

Having also set the fastest time in Friday’s second practice, Fuoco’s factory Ferrari 499P Le Mans Hypercar carried on where it left off on Saturday morning with a lap of 1m31.272s that was not surpassed before Paul di Resta beached the #94 Peugeot 9X8 LMH in the gravel at the…

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WEC Imola: Ye fastest to lead Ferrari 1-2 in practice

Ye went fastest half an hour into the first 90-minute session with a 1m31.347s aboard the customer AF Corse-run 499P Le Mans Hypercar to push the best of the works Ferraris with Anthony Fuoco at the wheel down to second position.

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Gounon replaces Habsburg for Alpine Hypercar debut at Imola's WEC round

The two-time GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup title winner with Mercedes takes the Habsburg’s seat in the French manufacturer’s #35 A424 LMDh alongside Charles Milesi and Paul-Loup in his role as official reserve for the Signatech-run Alpine Endurance Team.

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