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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

Autosport · Dec 5, 2025

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 · Dec 5, 2025

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

Motorsport · Dec 3, 2025

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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

Motorsport · Nov 11, 2025

Rovera not in contention for WEC 2026 Ferrari 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

Autosport · Nov 11, 2025

Why WEC’s Bahrain finale was the ‘biggest disappointment’ for Porsche 963 programme

It was a tough farewell for Porsche from the Hypercar class as both 963s finished outside of the top 10

Motorsport · Nov 9, 2025

Toyota retains all six Hypercar drivers for WEC 2026

No driver changes at Toyota as the team chooses stability

Motorsport · Nov 9, 2025

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Toyota announces unchanged six-driver line-up for WEC 2026

The Japanese manufacturer will field an updated Hypercar in 2026, but will retain the same six-driver line-up

Autosport · Nov 9, 2025

Hypercar potentially set for success handicaps in WEC 2026

Success handicaps featured in WEC this year with the LMGT3 class

Autosport · Oct 24, 2025

Juncadella and Jaubert join 2026 Genesis WEC attack

Genesis makes two more signings for its WEC programme, with Daniel Juncadella and Mathys Jaubert added to its Hypercar driver ranks

Autosport · Sep 18, 2025

Daniel Juncadella and Mathys Jaubert join Genesis WEC driver line-up

Genesis makes two more signings for its WEC programme, with Daniel Juncadella and Mathys Jaubert added to its Hypercar driver ranks

Motorsport · Sep 18, 2025

The convergence steps on the path to discover the WEC's true golden age

The majority of manufacturers in the World Endurance Championship are making the right noises for a convergence of the Le Mans Hypercar and LMDh rulesets, so what are the next steps and is it attainable?

Motorsport · Sep 11, 2025

How "a crazy story" led to Le Mans glory for Hanson

Phil Hanson calls it “the best mistake I ever made”.

Autosport · Jun 20, 2025

The “best mistake ever made” led Phil Hanson to Le Mans victory

Phil Hanson calls it “the best mistake I ever made”. He’s talking about the decision to begin his car racing career in the world of endurance, rather than stepping onto the single-seater ladder. Nine years later, he’s celebrating an overall Le Mans 24 Hours victory at the wheel of a Ferrari.

Motorsport · Jun 20, 2025

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Motorsport · Jun 13, 2025

“Handcuffed” by BoP, Peugeot drivers feel hopeless for Le Mans 24 Hours

World Endurance Championship competitors aren’t normally allowed to talk about the Balance of Performance, which aims at creating a level playing field, but ahead of the Le Mans 24 Hours, the Peugeot Hypercar squad is having a hard time thinking of anything else.

Autosport · Jun 13, 2025

“Handcuffed” by BoP, Peugeot drivers feel hopeless for Le Mans 24h

Autosport · Jun 13, 2025

United Autosports to run McLaren Hypercar programme, Dallara tie-up agreed

McLaren’s factory entry into the World Endurance Championship’s Hypercar division will be run by United Autosports.

Autosport · Jun 8, 2025

Aston Martin to make track-day version of Valkyrie Le Mans Hypercar

Aston Martin is billing a new track-day version of its Valkyrie Le Mans Hypercar as near-identical to the race car.

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Autosport · May 20, 2025

Lopez named as Toyota Hypercar reserve for WEC's Le Mans 24 Hours

Jose Maria Lopez will be on standby at next month’s Le Mans 24 Hours as a Toyota Hypercar reserve driver for the World Endurance Championship’s blue-riband event.

Autosport · Mar 13, 2025

Gary Watkins: Are the tentacles of the WEC BoP dumbing down the racing?

No Balance of Performance, no golden age of sportscar racing. Period. Like it or not, the BoP is one of the building blocks of the success of top-flight prototype racing around the world.

Motorsport · Jan 23, 2025

Estre, Jani praise revisions to "fairer" Le Mans qualifying format

Le Mans 24 Hours pole winners Kevin Estre and Neel Jani have welcomed revisions to Hyperpole qualifying under which Hypercar entries will run on track alone at the French enduro.

Motorsport · Nov 28, 2024

Schumacher stays with Alpine in WEC after Mercedes F1 exit

Mick Schumacher will continue with the Alpine Hypercar squad in the World Endurance Championship for a second season in 2025.

Autosport · Nov 28, 2024

Schumacher stays with Alpine WEC after Mercedes F1 exit

Mick Schumacher will continue with the Alpine Hypercar squad in the World Endurance Championship for a second season in 2025.

Motorsport · Oct 30, 2024

Phil Hanson set to join AF Corse for FIA WEC season 2025

Phil Hanson will race the ‘customer’ Ferrari 499P Le Mans Hypercar run by AF Corse in next year’s World Endurance Championship.

Autosport · Oct 30, 2024

Phil Hanson joins AF Corse for FIA WEC season 2025

Briton Phil Hanson will race the ‘customer’ Ferrari 499P Le Mans Hypercar run by AF Corse in next year’s World Endurance Championship.

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