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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

Motorsport

Le Mans Dunlop Bridge set for rebrand

Soon to be modernised, the iconic Dunlop Bridge at the Circuit de la Sarthe will get a new name, ending a century-long chapter in endurance racing

Autosport

End of an era as Le Mans’ Dunlop Bridge is set for rebrand

Soon to be modernised, the iconic Dunlop bridge at the Circuit de la Sarthe will get a new name, ending a century-long chapter in endurance racing

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From DNFs to Bahrain podium: Inside Mercedes’ turbulent first WEC season

A compressed development programme, early DNFs and a steep learning curve made Mercedes’ first season in WEC’s LMGT3 class a bruising experience. But a podium in the Bahrain finale offered a glimpse of what could come next

Motorsport

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

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

How Porsche recovered from shaky start to find success with the 963

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How Toyota is revamping its GR010 Le Mans Hypercar for WEC 2026

After a frustrating 2025 campaign, Toyota is aiming to wrest back control of its destiny with an updated version of the GR010

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Laurens Vanthoor eyes IMSA future but admits he has unfinished business at Le Mans

Vanthoor knows IMSA may be his only route to race the Porsche 963 next year, but says leaving Le Mans without a win would feel like unfinished business

Motorsport

Vanthoor eyes IMSA future despite unfinished business at Le Mans

Laurens Vanthoor knows IMSA may be his only route to race the Porsche 963 next year, but admits he has unfinished business in the WEC

Autosport

Audi: Le Mans, Formula E and Dakar experience will help us in F1

Audi has vast experience in various disciplines of motorsport, which is seen as a strength ahead of the brand’s Sauber F1 takeover

Motorsport

How Audi developed its hybrid skills before even entering F1

Audi has vast experience in various disciplines of motorsport, which is seen as a strength ahead of the brand’s Sauber F1 takeover

Autosport

Bentley Continental GT Supersports Revealed: A 657-HP, Rear-Drive Masterpiece

Bentley introduced the 'Super Sports' name in 1925 atop its 4½ Litre chassis. It was the first Bentley model capable of reaching 100 miles per hour, and with success at Le Mans throughout the late 1920s and early 1930s, it helped cement Bentley as a serious contender in the performance…

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Ferrari compares maiden WEC Hypercar title to Le Mans wins

In just three seasons, Ferrari has achieved all the major milestones in Hypercar

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Meet James Calado: The British racing driver thriving – and winning – at Ferrari

EXCLUSIVE: A winner at the 24 Hours of Le Mans two years ago, Calado now has his sights set on a world endurance title this weekend in Bahrain. Kieran Jackson speaks to the 36-year-old British racer

Motorsport

Le Mans winner James Calado signs new Ferrari WEC contract

Calado's career with the Scuderia has so far heralded a 2023 Le Mans win and three GTE Pro titles in the WEC

Autosport

Le Mans winner Calado signs new Ferrari WEC contract

The Briton has signed a multi-year contract

Benzinga

Ferrari Ventures Into Crypto With Auction Of Le Mans Winning Car Using Exclusive Tokens: Report

Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari N.V. (NYSE:RACE) is planning to launch a new cryptocurrency that could be used in an auction for the Ferrari 499P, the endurance car that won three consecutive Le Mans titles, according to a report published Sunday.

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Pierre Gasly teases Le Mans talks, applauds Max Verstappen’s GT3 win and "unique" sim racing tie-in

Pierre Gasly praised Max Verstappen's GT3 debut win at the Nürburgring Nordschleife and revealed he’s in talks with Alpine about a future Le Mans drive

Autosport

Le Mans 24 Hours winner Tandy steps in for Osborne at Mini Challenge finale

Nick Tandy will replace Mini Challenge frontrunner Jamie Osborne in the championship finale at Brands Hatch

Motorsport

Toyota to update Le Mans Hypercar for 2026 WEC campaign

Toyota is planning to roll out an update for its Le Mans Hypercar, which was first introduced in 2021

Autosport

Toyota to introduce updated Le Mans Hypercar for WEC 2026

Toyota has not updated its Hypercar challenger since 2021

Autosport

Button rules out one-off Le Mans return as WEC career nears end

Button has expanded on his future ahead of his departure from the World Endurance Championship

Motorsport

Silverstone WEC return hopes get boost for 2027

Silverstone has been given a boost over its hopes of returning to the WEC calendar after it was announced that any expansion for 2027 would come with an additional European race

Autosport

Silverstone WEC return hopes boosted by 2027 calendar expansion plan

Silverstone has been given a boost over its hopes of returning to the WEC calendar after it was announced that any expansion for 2027 would come with an additional European race

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