Despite calls for a U-turn, the WEC has decided to keep the tyre warmer ban in place for the 2024 season, including the iconic Le Mans 24 Hours race. Drivers are bracing themselves for the treacherous conditions, with cold tyres making the cars unpredictable and difficult to handle, especially during the crucial night practice sessions.
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Peugeot is making strides in the FIA World Endurance Championship, shaving off a second from their lap time at Le Mans compared to last year. Team boss Finot discusses the progress, challenges, and the fierce competition in the Hypercar class as Peugeot continues to refine their setup and strategy.
In a significant development for the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), Mission H24 has unveiled the electric-hydrogen prototype H24EVO ahead of the 92nd running of the prestigious Le Mans 24 Hours. This move marks a crucial step towards the adoption of hydrogen fuel in endurance racing.
Sheldon van der Linde, the 2022 DTM title winner, is set to make his 24 Hours of Le Mans debut in the Hypercar class with BMW. Lacking prior experience in the GT categories, van der Linde acknowledges the unique challenge he faces, but remains confident in his ability to adapt and perform well in the prestigious endurance race.
Ahead of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Peugeot driver Paul Di Resta has voiced concerns over the FIA’s decision to ban tyre warmers in the WEC, citing the unpredictability and potential safety issues this creates for drivers.
Kamui Kobayashi sets the pace in the #7 Toyota GR010 Hybrid during the crucial 24 Hours of Le Mans Test Day, a crucial pre-event test for the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season. The test day saw teams fine-tune their strategies and settings ahead of the iconic endurance race.
The Ferrari 499P has been disqualified from qualifying for the 2024 6 Hours of Spa after an investigation revealed the car failed to meet the minimum weight requirements. This dramatic turn of events has shaken up the starting grid, with Porsche Penske Motorsport and Cadillac Racing now set to lead the pack in the highly anticipated endurance race.
Toyota Gazoo Racing Europe director Rob Leupen has revealed the reasoning behind the team’s decision to recall Jose Lopez to the #7 Toyota GR010 HYBRID Le Mans Hypercar for the FIA WEC 2023 double-points round on 15/16 June, after Mike Conway suffered injuries in a cycling accident.
In a dramatic turn of events, rising motorsport star Jack Hawksworth is set to make his LMGT3 debut at the iconic Le Mans 24 Hours, replacing the injured Mike Conway in the Toyota lineup and joining the Akkodis ASP team. The reigning IMSA GTD Pro champion’s valuable experience in Lexus machinery will be crucial as the WEC embraces the GT3 formula for 2023.
The FIA World Endurance Championship takes center stage this weekend as the series heads to the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Canada for the 6 Hours of Montreal. Porsche and Toyota’s ongoing duel for WEC supremacy is set to reach a fever pitch, with both teams bringing significant upgrades to their LMDh and Hypercar contenders.