In a significant move, WEC driver Juraj Varga has joined the Polaris RZR Pro R SSV racing program, marking a new chapter in his illustrious career. This transition comes after the Quad category’s removal from the 2025 Dakar Rally, driving many top Quad racers like Varga to explore new opportunities in the thrilling world of Side-by-Side Vehicle (SSV) racing.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
In a thrilling announcement, Proton Competition has confirmed that John Hartshorne will join Ben Tuck and Christopher Mies in their third Ford Mustang LMGT3 entry for the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2024. This news comes after the team secured an invitation to the event by winning the 2023-24 Asian Le Mans Series GT class title.
Aston Martin’s Valkyrie Hypercar is nearing its track testing debut, with an expected rollout in the third quarter of 2023. The prestigious marque is on schedule to bring its new LMH contender to the grid in 2025, as the FIA WEC and IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship brace for an exciting new challenger.
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.