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Ferrari AF Corse drivers and team personnel reflect on a missed opportunity at the 6 Hours of Imola, the second round of the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). Despite topping practice and qualifying, the Italian team’s strategy faltered in the rain, leading to a disappointing result. The team remains determined to make the most of their car’s potential in the upcoming races.

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Italian racing team Iron Lynx has unveiled its driver lineup for the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), fielding two Lamborghini Hurácan GT3 Evo 2 cars, including an all-female Iron Dames line-up. The team is also stepping up to the Hypercar class with a highly anticipated Lamborghini SC63 entry.

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The FIA and ACO have unveiled the latest Balance of Performance (BoP) measures for the World Endurance Championship’s Hypercars, introducing new power gains and losses above 250 km/h. The updated BoP figures reveal the specifics of the two-stage power implementation, which will come into effect at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

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BMW has unveiled its facelifted M4 GT3 Evo, a significant update to its flagship GT3 challenger, just days before the iconic Nürburgring 24-Hour enduro. The updated model focuses on enhanced performance, drivability, and efficiency to stay competitive in the evolving GT3 landscape, setting the stage for a thrilling battle at one of endurance racing’s most grueling events.

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As the 2023 WEC calendar approaches its pinnacle event, the Le Mans 24 Hours, BMW Motorsport is optimistic about the credentials of newcomers Raffaele Marciello, Marco Wittmann, and Sheldon van der Linde. Despite their lack of experience in the endurance classic, the team believes this rookie lineup boasts the ‘perfect combination’ of youth and experience.

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The FIA has announced significant Balance of Performance (BoP) changes for the upcoming Spa 6 Hours, round three of the 2024 WEC, with Ferrari’s 499P Le Mans Hypercar being the most heavily impacted. The Italian marque’s dominant performance at Imola last month has led to a 12kg increase in minimum weight and a 4kW (5bhp) reduction in maximum power for the Spa event.

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With the World Endurance Championship (WEC) gearing up for the Spa 6 Hours, Toyota Gazoo Racing Europe’s technical director David Floury is bracing for a strong challenge from Italian rivals Ferrari. Despite tactical errors that allowed Toyota to claim victory at Imola, Floury believes Ferrari’s 499P Le Mans Hypercar will retain its advantage around the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps.