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Just three races remain in the 2024 WEC season and with teams already up and running in Austin for Lone Star Le Mans, it’s beginning to feel like crunch time in the Hypercar Drivers’ and Manufactur…
As the 2024 World Endurance Championship season nears its end, the battle for both the Hypercar Drivers’ and Manufacturers’ titles intensifies. The No. 6 Porsche crew, Ferrari’s No. 50 trio, and the No. 7 Toyota duo are the main contenders in the Driver points standings, with Porsche currently holding a 19-point lead. With only 20 hours of racing left and 90 points up for grabs, any slip-up could change the course of the championship. Porsche leads Toyota by just four points and Ferrari by 17 in the Manufacturers’ standings, adding to the pressure. Ferrari sees the upcoming Lone Star Le Mans race at COTA as a crucial opportunity to secure a second win of the season, as the technical circuit suits their car better than previous tracks. The team is hopeful that recent aerodynamic updates will further enhance their performance, especially with the challenging Fuji race on the horizon. Despite facing strong competition from Porsche and Toyota, Ferrari remains determined to bounce back from a challenging race in Sao Paulo and stay in contention for the championship.
