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.
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The 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season has reached its fourth round at the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans. The #83 AF Corse Ferrari 499P is leading the charge, with Ye Yifei and Matt Campbell in the Porsche Penske Motorsport car locked in a thrilling battle for the top spot. The race has already seen over 10,000 overtakes, and with 18 hours still to go, the excitement is only just beginning.
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.
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 shocking turn of events, the Peugeot TotalEnergies #93 car has been disqualified from the Qatar 1812km, the opening round of the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). The French team’s impressive early race performance was cruelly denied as the car ran out of fuel on the final lap, leaving them unable to return to the pits.