Genesis GMR-001: How Hyundai's new LMDh challenger was developed
Draped in a sleek, grey-black livery with orange accents, the Genesis GMR-001 has officially been presented ahead of its 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship debut. The LMDh challenger is tasked with taking the first win for the Hyundai Group at the Le Mans 24 Hours in the long run.For the moment, the bar is set to a lower level as the GMR-001 is
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Ford reveals plans for first test for its new WEC LMDh prototype
Ford is aiming to conduct the first test of its LMDh car in the third quarter of the year, ahead of its debut in the World Endurance Championship’s Hypercar class in 2027.In a call with select media outlets on Monday, Ford LMDh chief Dan Sayers said that development of the American marque’s first prototype sportscar since the C100 is progressing as
Ford reveals first test plan for new WEC LMDh prototype
Ford is aiming to conduct the first test of its LMDh car in the third quarter of this year, ahead of its debut in the World Endurance Championship’s Hypercar class in 2027.In a call with select media outlets on Monday, Ford LMDh chief Dan Sayers said that development of the American marque’s first prototype sportscar since the C100 is progressing a
WEC reschedules Qatar round following Middle East conflict postponement
The Qatar round of the World Endurance Championship has been rescheduled to the 22-24 October, making it the new penultimate round of the 2026 season.WEC postponed its season opener in Qatar due to the conflict in the Middle East which created security concerns, as Iran launched drones and missiles on its neighbours in response to the Gulf nations
Andre Lotterer and the Genesis LMDh project: Forging a new era in WEC from scratch
In the world of professional motorsport, building a programme from a blank sheet of paper is the ultimate high-stakes gamble. It is a gruelling, often thankless task where the pioneers rarely get to enjoy the success they paved the way for.Yet, it is a mission that requires a specific caliber of veteran. Andre Lotterer was the man chosen to spearhe
WEC 2025 BoP analysis: Aston Martin
Every beginning your journey in Hypercar is difficult, both figuratively and literally, as the BoP graph for the Aston Martin Valkyrie illustrates. As a new entry, a certain 'rookie bonus' is to be expected, but ultimately, it must be said: in their first year, there have been others that left a far more clumsy impression than Aston Martin did in
Alpine boss Philippe Sinault on Hypercar exit and what it means for WEC
The shockwaves are still being felt after the announcement that Alpine will end its factory programme in the World Endurance Championship's Hypercar class after 2026. The decision, while anticipated given the signals coming from the manufacturer and from Viry-Chtiallon, is nevertheless significant – both for the championship and for a French team c
The changes made to Ferrari's hypercar for WEC 2026
The Ferrari 499P LMH presented in the prestigious setting of the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena is preparing to tackle the 2026 World Endurance Championship with a number of small modifications.Looking ahead to the coming year, the FIA, ACO and IMSA agreed that all cars built to LMH and LMDh regulations would undergo a new homologation process in th
What's new with Ferrari 499P hypercar in WEC 2026?
The Ferrari 499P LMH presented in the prestigious setting of the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena is preparing to tackle the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship with a number of small modifications.Looking ahead to the coming year, the FIA, ACO and IMSA agreed that all cars built to LMH and LMDh regulations would undergo a new homologation process i
Imola to hold 2026 WEC Prologue test in April
Imola will host the Prologue for the 2026 World Endurance Championship next month, in addition to the opening round of the new season.Earlier this week, it was announced that the Qatar 1812km has been postponed until later in the year due to the conflict in the Middle East. The Losail International Circuit was due to open the 2026 season on 21 Mar
Le Mans-winning engineer Leena Gade joins Ford’s WEC Hypercar programme
Ford has bolstered its preparations for its upcoming Hypercar programme in the World Endurance Championship by signing Le Mans 24 Hours-winning engineer Leena Gade.The Briton will immediately begin work on Ford Racing’s new Oreca-based LMDh prototype, which will debut in the Hypercar class of the WEC in 2027.The Blue Oval said her “deep understandi
WEC 2026 opener postponed due to Middle East conflict
The World Endurance Championship's 2026 season opener in Qatar has been postponed until later in the year due to rising tensions in the Middle East.Massive security concerns regarding Iranian drones and missiles have made the event at the Losail International Circuit impossible to host as planned this month.The 1,812Km race, which was also set to a
WEC postpones 2026 opener due to Middle East conflict
The World Endurance Championship's 2026 season opener in Qatar has been postponed until later in the year due to rising tensions in the Middle East.Massive security concerns regarding Iranian drones and missiles have made the event at the Losail International Circuit impossible to host as planned this month.Read Also:Formula 1How latest Iran-US war
Paul Di Resta cautious about the WEC's future: "What's good never lasts forever"
Since Peugeot joined the Hypercar class of the World Endurance Championship in 2022, Paul Di Resta has been part of the French manufacturer’s programme.The former Formula 1 driver has stood on the podium twice, with third place at Monza in 2023 and second at Fuji in 2025. Peugeot is still waiting for its first win, but in recent years Di Resta has
How latest Iran-US war is impacting F1 and WEC
The FIA has been monitoring the geopolitical situation in the Middle East ahead of the World Endurance Championship’s season opener in Qatar, as the Formula 1 paddock travels to Australia.On 28 February, the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran, successfully killing the country’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei as well as other
Peugeot believes it can claim first Hypercar win in 2026 WEC
Peugeot believes it can reach a new level and secure its first Hypercar victory in the World Endurance Championship this year.Peugeot’s return to the top tier of endurance racing has not gone as planned. Since entering the WEC's Hypercar category in 2022, the manufacturer has struggled to live up to its prestigious history in the discipline.Fourth
Peugeot explains choice of zebra-style livery for 2026 WEC Hypercar
Peugeot has revealed why it opted for an all-new black, white, and red livery for the 2026 World Endurance Championship.The French manufacturer is entering its fifth season of competition in Hypercar with the 9X8, having entered the WEC midway through 2022.In the 2026 season, it continues the tradition of introducing a fresh livery, one that stands
WEC 2025 BoP analysis: Peugeot
Above all else, Peugeot should be admired. Imagine building a hypercar for a completely different set of regulations that gets drastically altered due to the LMH-LMDh convergence just as the car’s development is finished. Then overhauling the car completely two years later only to find out that five Evo Jokers weren't enough to catch up to the comp
Overlooked F2 champion who “deserved better” returns to F1 in Mercedes role
It looked like the Formula 1 door had closed for 2023 F2 champion Theo Pourchaire as he took up a full-time race drive in Peugeot’s WEC Hypercar programme this season. But it has creaked open just a fraction since Pourchaire has been announced – somewhat surprisingly – as an addition to Mercedes’ F1 development ranks.F2 champions and runners-up hav
Le Mans 24 Hours 2026 entry list revealed with Hypercar field shrinking to 18 cars
The 94th edition of the Le Mans 24 Hours will feature a capacity grid of 62 cars, but there will be fewer contenders fighting for the overall win in the Hypercar class.Porsche’s departure from the top division of the World Endurance Championship has contributed to a decline in the number of Hypercar entries to 18 in 2026, down from 21 last year.The
The 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours entry list in full
No.TeamCarDriversHYPERCAR - 18 cars007 Aston Martin Thor TeamAston Martin Valkyrie Harry Tincknell Tom Gamble Ross Gunn009 Aston Martin Thor TeamAston Martin Valkyrie Alex Riberas Marco Sorensen Roman De Angelis7 Toyota ...Keep reading
Hypercar field shrinks to 18 cars as 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours entry list is revealed
The 94th edition of the Le Mans 24 Hours will feature a capacity grid of 62 cars, but there will be fewer contenders fighting for the overall win in the Hypercar class.Porsche’s departure from the top division of the World Endurance Championship has contributed to a decline in the number of Hypercar entries to 18 in 2026, down from 21 last year.The
WEC 2025 BoP analysis: Alpine
In the end, the victory healed all wounds. At Fuji Speedway, Alpine achieved its breakthrough with its LMDh challenger thanks to a clever strategy. However, the joy was soon overshadowed by the news that Alpine's Hypercar programme in the WEC will be axed after 2026.Perhaps it was this very win that prevented a surprise exit after 2025—a move that
Alpine to end WEC Hypercar project after 2026
Alpine will withdraw from the World Endurance Championship Hypercar class at the end of the 2026 campaign after just five seasons in the category.The French marque joined for the first year of Hypercar racing in 2021 and has contested every season since, bar 2023, but with minimal success winning just three races.It also hasn’t been very profitable
Is the Ford Mustang GT3 on verge of turning point with Evo update?
The 2026 season will see Ford introduce the Mustang GT3 Evo, an early mid-cycle update to its GT3 contender. A key player in the update has been HRT, which runs the car in the DTM, among other categories.HRT was forced to postpone the test debut of the new Evo package for the Mustang for a second time. In mid-December at Portimao, a consequential t
WEC 2025 BoP Analysis: BMW
The Balance of Performance graph essentially tells the entire story: the BMW M Hybrid V8 stagnated during the 2025 World Endurance Championship. A very strong start to the season was followed by a bitter Le Mans and a disappointing second half of the year. In its second season in the Hypercar class, WRT’s goal was to score at least one win. That ta
What’s behind Cadillac's strikingly low LMDh rear wing?
The Cadillac V-Series.R’s new rear wing for 2026 is an immediate eye-catcher. But the change it made wasn't about aesthetics, as the new rear wing marks a fundamental shift in Cadillac's aerodynamic philosophy.The ultra-low rear wing of Cadillac's LMDh prototype immediately caught everyone’s attention at the 2026 Rolex 24 at Daytona. And it wasn’t
WEC 2025 BoP analysis: Cadillac
The Balance of Performance graph for Cadillac tells a clear story: Within just four World Endurance Championship races, the V-Series.R’s power-to-weight ratio deteriorated by 0.171 kg/kW. Not even Ferrari experienced such a drastic shift this season. It was evidence that Cadillac made big steps throughout 2025.This leap was a consequence of both an
Le Mans winner Robert Kubica to remain at AF Corse Ferrari in WEC 2026
AF Corse has announced that Robert Kubica will remain in its Hypercar team as part of an unchanged driver line-up for the 2026 World Endurance Championship.The ex-Formula 1 driver will once again team up with Ye Yifei and Phil Hanson in the #85 Ferrari 499P, the privately-run satellite car campaigned by AF Corse.This means all three Ferrari Hyperca
WEC 2025 BoP analysis: Porsche
The Porsche 963 is the fastest LMDh car in the field before any Balance of Performance changes Throughout the 2025 World Endurance Championship, the only Hypercar based on a Multimatic chassis had the least favorable power-to-weight ratio in the critical range below 250kph among all LMDh prototypes.This alone demonstrates that Porsche Penske Motors
Insights: How Toyota updated its hypercar for WEC 2026
Earlier this month, Toyota Racing revealed the refreshed TR010 Hybrid, featuring a next-generation aerodynamic update designed to make its Le Mans Hypercar more competitive.The result is a prototype with a front end that looks completely different from what we’ve become accustomed to seeing since the LMP1 era. Toyota was the first to present its hy
Imola embarks on major facelift as F1 dream remains alive
The Imola circuit is undertaking a huge overhaul as it aims to keep the door open to an Formula 1 return.The Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari returned to F1 in recent years as a COVID 19 stop-gap and was subsequently awarded a three-year contract extension to 2025. But with the number of European races coming under pressure, and F1 hosting two races i
Ford signs Sargeant among first WEC Hypercar drivers
Ford has named ex-Formula 1 driver Logan Sargeant among the first batch of drivers for its entry into the World Endurance Championship’s Hypercar class in 2027.Sargeant will join existing factory drivers Mike Rockenfeller and Sebastian Priaulx in racing the as-yet-unnamed Ford LMDh, which will be based on an ORECA LMP2 chassis.His appointment to Fo
Ford reveals Logan Sargeant among first WEC Hypercar drivers
Ford has named former Formula 1 racer Logan Sargeant among the first batch of drivers for its entry into the World Endurance Championship’s Hypercar class in 2027.Sargeant will join existing factory drivers Mike Rockenfeller and Sebastian Priaulx in racing the as-yet-unnamed Ford LMDh, which will be based on an Oreca LMP2 chassis.His appointment to
WEC 2025 BoP analysis: Toyota
Perhaps Toyota was simply too honest. There is hardly any other way to explain its Balance of Performance numbers for the 2025 World Endurance Championship. It is also possible that Rob Leupen’s leadership after his shock exit before the 2024 season finale had been missing. Throughout 2025, Toyota made several uncharacteristic mistakes.After anothe
Rossi signs new BMW contract, returns to GT World Challenge
Valentino Rossi has revealed that his main commitment for the 2026 season will be GT World Challenge Europe, once again as a factory BMW rider.The confirmation came from Rossi himself on the sidelines of the VR46 presentation held on Wednesday in Rome.The Italian attended the VR46 launch as the founder of the Ducati satellite team that will once ag
Valentino Rossi signs new BMW contract, returns to GT World Challenge
Valentino Rossi has revealed that his main commitment for the 2026 season will be GT World Challenge Europe, once again as a factory BMW rider.The confirmation came from Rossi himself on the sidelines of the VR46 presentation held on Wednesday in Rome, where Motorsport.com was also present.The Italian attended the VR46 launch as the founder of the
McLaren signs Jensen for WEC 2027 Hypercar programme
McLaren has named former Peugeot driver Mikkel Jensen as the first signing for its World Endurance Championship Hypercar programme for 2027.The Dane will race for McLaren's United Autosports in the WEC next year, while also playing a "significant" role in the development of the as-yet-unnamed LMDh prototype that will succeed the McLaren F1 GTR in t
McLaren announces first driver for 2027 WEC Hypercar programme
McLaren has named former Peugeot driver Mikkel Jensen as the first signing for its World Endurance Championship Hypercar programme for 2027.The Dane will race for McLaren United Autosports in the WEC next year, while also playing a "significant" role in the development of the as-yet-unnamed LMDh prototype that will succeed the McLaren F1 GTR in the
Victor Martins to juggle Alpine WEC seat with Williams F1 test role
Formula 2 race winner Victor Martins will join Alpine’s Hypercar programme in the World Endurance Championship, while assuming the role of test and reserve driver at the Williams Formula 1 team.Martins spent a large part of his junior career as part of Alpine’s driving academy, winning the Formula 3 title on his second attempt in 2022.He spent the
Toyota’s 2026 WEC objectives: Fix operational errors and win Le Mans again
Toyota has outlined its objectives for the 2026 World Endurance Championship, stating it wants to end its Le Mans 24 Hours victory drought and reduce operational errors.Once the benchmark in the WEC’s top division, Toyota went the first seven rounds of the 2025 season without scoring a race win, before finally breaking through in the season finale
WEC 2025 BoP analysis: Ferrari
In 2025, Ferrari and AF Corse have pushed the Hypercar class to a new level, extracting even more performance from the 499P than in previous seasons, when the Italian LMH was already one of the fastest cars in the field.The 2025 season was defined by the Prancing Horse. Above all, the winning streak in the first half of the season will be remember
Toyota reveals new-look WEC Hypercar amid wider revamp
Toyota has taken the covers off the updated version of the Le Mans Hypercar that will contest the 2026 World Endurance Championship.Christened the Toyota TR010 Hybrid, the V6 twin-turbo-powered car marks the next iteration of the GR010 Hybrid that has been in service since the inception of the Hypercar class in 2021.This is only the third time Toyo
Toyota reveals new-look WEC Hypercar for 2026 amid wider revamp
Toyota has taken the covers off the updated version of the Le Mans Hypercar that will contest the 2026 World Endurance Championship.Christened the Toyota TR010 Hybrid, the V6 twin-turbo-powered car marks the next iteration of the GR010 Hybrid that has been in service since the inception of the Hypercar class in 2021.This is only the third time Toyo
Alessandro Pier Guidi tells young drivers to consider WEC: ‘We are closing the gap to F1’
Ferrari’s Alessandro Pier Guidi believes the World Endurance Championship has become a genuine pathway for young drivers and now stands as the second-biggest series after Formula 1.Endurance racing has grown in popularity in recent years, fuelled by the introduction of new LMDh and LMH regulations that have attracted some of the world’s biggest bra
Why replacing Mercedes’ hugely successful GT3 car is such a challenge
Mercedes-AMG is working on a new GT3 car for customer and factory-supported racing. It will become the first major product to emerge from the Affalterbach Racing division, which was set up midway through 2024 as Mercedes brought an end to its long-standing relationship with HWA.The unnamed GT3 challenger is expected to be based on the Concept AMG G
WEC Hypercar and IMSA GTP: Who is introducing updates in 2026 and who isn't?
The 2026 endurance racing season is just a month away, with the Daytona 24 Hours marking the first event to feature top-line prototype machinery.Most manufacturers competing across the World Endurance Championship and the IMSA SportsCar Championship have opted to update their cars for 2026, meaning the Hypercar and GTP grids could look noticeably d
China's Le Mans ambitions: Two major manufacturers interested in WEC Hypercar entry
The World Endurance Championship could be on the verge of a major breakthrough in China, with automotive giants Chery and Lynk & Co (Geely) preparing for potential entries into Hypercar.While Chery has already presented an official roadmap through to 2030, Lynk & Co is realigning its motorsport activities toward endurance racing following its surpr
Who is Esteban Masson: The Toyota youngster on the Hypercar radar
Toyota has no shortage of junior drivers within its roster, both in Japan and overseas, but one young protege has begun to stand out: Esteban Masson.The Canadian-born Frenchman has just completed his first season under Toyota’s TGR Driver Challenge Program, and his early progress suggests a promising future in endurance racing.Like many drivers, Ma
Peugeot leaning towards upgrades, rather than all-new car, in WEC
Peugeot is now inclined to update its existing 9X8 challenger instead of pursuing an all-new Le Mans Hypercar for the World Endurance Championship.The apparent shift in Peugeot’s stance follows the introduction of a new clause in the 2026 technical regulations, allowing struggling manufacturers to request additional evo joker upgrades beyond their
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