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.
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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.
In a disappointing turn of events, rising French driver Doriane Pin has been forced to withdraw from the highly anticipated 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans due to a recent incident that left her with broken ribs. Veteran racer Rahel Frey will now step in to join the Iron Dames team, continuing their LMGT3 era campaign in the prestigious WEC 2023 season.
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.
BMW M Motorsport’s Andreas Roos is optimistic about the pace of their Hypercar entries in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), despite a disappointing 11th and 13th place finish at the Spa 6 Hours. The team believes they have the speed to contend for top positions at the prestigious Le Mans 24 Hours next month.
Porsche Penske Motorsport’s decision not to sign Sebastian Vettel for their 2024 WEC lineup has sparked speculation about the four-time F1 champion’s Le Mans debut. Explore the technical challenges facing F1 drivers in the new LMDh class and the potential for Vettel’s future WEC participation with Porsche.