McLaren Racing’s ambitions to make a triumphant return to the Le Mans 24 Hours have received a significant boost with the extension of the current prototype regulations until 2029. The decision provides the team with more breathing room to develop their Hypercar or GTP program, as they weigh the options for a top-flight sportscar campaign in the FIA WEC and IMSA SportsCar Championships.
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Brazilian driver Felipe Drugovich, Aston Martin’s Formula 1 reserve, is weighing his options between continuing in sportscar racing or returning to single-seater competition after an impressive Le Mans 24 Hours debut. The 2022 Formula 2 champion made his first appearance at the iconic French endurance classic, driving a Cadillac Hypercar, and is now exploring possibilities in the FIA WEC 2024 season.
The 2024 WEC season has seen Ferrari and Toyota’s LMH cars maintain their dominance, with LMDh cars struggling to break through at the Le Mans 24 Hours. Despite a highly competitive race, the latest generation of prototype cars are yet to secure a win at the iconic endurance event.
The Manthey EMA Porsche team secured a stunning LMGT3 class victory at the Le Mans 24 Hours, a double points round of the World Endurance Championship (WEC). Driven by an unorthodox strategy and the performance of their drivers, the #91 Porsche 911 GT3 R now leads the pro-am category, marking a remarkable turnaround after early-season setbacks.
Ferrari’s surprise victory at the 92nd 24 Hours of Le Mans has left the team and its leadership pleasantly surprised, given the struggles the Italian marque faced during the test day, practice, and qualifying sessions. Despite the initial doubts, the Ferraris charged to the front and remained competitive throughout the race, showcasing their ability to adapt to the changing weather conditions and minimize their weaknesses.
Porsche Penske Motorsport is determined to make history at the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2024, with their sights set on claiming the prestigious WEC title. Following a successful start to the season, the team is poised to become the first manufacturer to win both Daytona and Le Mans in the same year since 1990.
The 62-car field took to the track for the third free practice session of the Le Mans 24 Hours, with top teams in the LMP1, LMP2 and GT3 categories vying for the fastest times. As the teams fine-tune their cars and strategies, the action-packed practice session sets the stage for an intense and thrilling 2023 FIA WEC season.
The World Endurance Championship (WEC) is set to witness an intense battle in the LMP2 class at Le Mans, with a 16-strong entry list and top drivers and teams vying for the top spot. Despite the reduction in numbers, the competition is expected to be fierce, with Cool Racing’s Malthe Jakobsen, United Autosports’ Oliver Jarvis, and other talented drivers and teams fighting for the win.
Two-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou has voiced concerns about the Cadillac V.Series.R LMDh car’s straight-line speed ahead of the 92nd running of the prestigious Le Mans 24 Hours race. Palou believes the current Balance of Performance (BoP) will hinder their performance in the race, citing the issue of traffic and the car’s struggle to overtake on the straights.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has conceded that his team is still not in a position to win Formula 1 races solely on outright performance, but has revealed that upgrades will arrive in the next rounds to help them challenge for victories.