Month: June 2025

Hyundai set to stay in WRC for 2026, question marks remain for 2027

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Hyundai is showing strong signs of continuing in the World Rally Championship until at least 2026, despite previous doubts about its future and potential shift to the World Endurance Championship by 2026 under Genesis. Questions lingered over the possibility of Hyundai leaving WRC early, prompting talks of Rally2 becoming the main class sooner if Hyundai’s departure occurred. Hyundai’s President and WRC team principal Cyril Abiteboul expressed optimism at Rally Portugal that the WRC program would extend into 2026, with further elaboration at Rally Sardinia. Confirmation of Hyundai’s 2026 participation would…

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Ferrari Amplifies Performance for Le Mans 24 Hours with Revamped Power and Weight Reduction

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Ferrari is aiming for a hat-trick at Le Mans with a lighter and more powerful 499P Le Mans Hypercar this year. The car’s weight has been reduced by 1kg to 1042kg, while its maximum power has been increased by 7kW to 515kW. Despite the power boost, the Ferrari will lose 2.9% in power above 250km/h due to the Balance of Performance rules introduced to level the playing field in the Hypercar class. The unique nature of Le Mans means it has its own Balance of Performance regulations, which are primarily…

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Revving Up for Victory: Ferrari Secures BoP Boost for Le Mans 24 Hours

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Ferrari is aiming for a hat-trick at Le Mans 24 Hours with their lighter and more powerful 499P Le Mans Hypercar this year, featuring a reduced minimum weight of 1042kg and maximum power increased to 515kW, although it will lose power above 250km/h due to Balance of Performance adjustments. The BoP changes for Ferrari represent a significant swing from their performance at Spa, with Toyota also receiving a power increase for their GR010 HYBRID LMH, reaching a maximum of 520kW, ahead of the Le Mans race. Other manufacturers like Cadillac,…

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