Porsche Penske Motorsport’s 963 has been a turnaround story in the world of endurance racing, overcoming early challenges to dominate both the WEC and IMSA championships. Insights from the team’s drivers and directors reveal the key factors behind their success, including a solid driver lineup, a reliable car, and a team that doesn’t make mistakes.
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Rowe Racing’s appeal against the result of the Nürburgring 24 Hour race has been rejected, solidifying Scherer Sport Phx’s victory in the Intercontinental GT Challenge event. The Audi crew’s win was initially contested due to a premature race conclusion caused by thick fog, but the appeal court ruled in favor of the race management’s decision to end the race with a checkered flag.
Ferrari has unveiled the first performance upgrades for its 499P Le Mans Hypercar ahead of the crucial WEC Interlagos round. The updates, which include redesigned brake cooling ducts and minor aero modifications, are aimed at improving the car’s versatility and cooling efficiency as the Scuderia continues its push for the championship title.
Nico Hülkenberg’s sixth-place finish at the 2024 Austrian Grand Prix has shown that consistency and efficient car updates are key to success in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) 2024 season, as teams gear up for the next round of intense endurance races.
French Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly has confessed that attending the Le Mans 24 Hours without competing felt out of place, fueling his ambition to participate in the iconic endurance race. Gasly, along with his Alpine F1 teammate Esteban Ocon, attended the 92nd running of the French endurance classic, where Renault-owned Alpine debuted its new A424 LMDh prototype in the Hypercar category.
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.
In a thrilling display of endurance racing, Australian driver Matt Campbell secured his second Bathurst 12 Hour victory at the iconic Mount Panorama Circuit, overcoming torrential rain and fierce competition to cement his status as an endurance racing great.
The 24 Hours of Le Mans is reaching its dramatic conclusion, with Toyota, Porsche, and Ferrari battling for the top spot in the Hypercar class. As the clock ticks down, the race has become a nail-biting affair, with the lead changing hands and the top contenders separated by mere seconds. Fans of endurance racing are in for a treat as this legendary event reaches its climactic finale.
The 2024 Repco Bathurst 12 Hour qualifying session was a thrilling display of power and precision, as BMW and Mercedes-AMG locked out the front row. Sheldon van der Linde clinched pole position for BMW, while Broc Feeney of Mercedes-AMG closely trailed in second. With a highly competitive 29-car field, fans can anticipate a gripping showdown on the iconic Mount Panorama circuit.
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.