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Porsche Shifts Gears: Exiting WEC Hypercar in Bold Move

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Porsche Shifts Gears: Exiting WEC Hypercar in Bold Move

Porsche has announced today that it will withdraw its factory team from the Hypercar class of the FIA World Endurance Championship at the end of this season. The German manufacturer, which partners with Team Penske to run its prototype sportscar operations, will continue in the IMSA Sportscar Championship in 2026. Porsche has competed in WEC’s […]

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James Calado Emerges Victorious with the Dawn at Le Mans

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James Calado Emerges Victorious with the Dawn at Le Mans

James Calado of the #51 AF Corse Ferrari 499P led the FIA World Endurance Championship’s 24 Hours of Le Mans after 16 hours of racing.

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Navigating the New Terrain: Lotterer’s Journey in Adapting to LMP2 Racing

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Three-time Le Mans 24 Hours winner Andre Lotterer faced challenges getting up to speed with LMP2 machinery in his class debut for IDEC Sport. Lotterer drove the #18 ORECA-Gibson 07 as part of the team’s partnership with Genesis Magma Racing, set to enter Hypercar ranks next year. Teamed with rookies Jamie Chadwick and Mathys Jaubert after Logan Sargeant’s sudden departure. Despite struggling in qualifying, Lotterer praised the LMP2 car’s agility and speed compared to Hypercars. Lotterer acknowledged overdriving in qualifying due to unfamiliarity with the Goodyear tyres, focusing on improving…

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Racing Success: Le Mans Champ Andre Lotterer Ventures into Rallying with Dream Test and Thrilling Passenger Ride

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Three-time Le Mans 24 Hours winner Andre Lotterer expressed his interest in exploring opportunities in rallying after fulfilling his dream of driving a World Rally Championship car. Lotterer, with a background in sportscar racing and Formula E, has always admired rallying, influenced by his father’s rally team in Belgium. Recently, Lotterer had the chance to experience driving a WRC Citroen DS3, courtesy of close friend Thierry Neuville. Impressed by the WRC car’s agility and control, Lotterer mentioned his desire to further participate in rally events and potentially consider a Dakar…

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The Legacy Continues: Chadwick’s Impactful Milestone Revealed

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Jamie Chadwick downplayed the significance of being the first female driver to win outright in the European Le Mans Series, citing her previous LMP2 class win in Barcelona as proof of her capabilities. The ELMS, overseen by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest like the WEC, has seen other female drivers like Lilou Wadoux and Michelle Gatting make an impact in recent races. Chadwick’s success with IDEC Sport could pave the way for a potential factory Hypercar drive next year, given Genesis Magma Racing’s plans to enter the WEC with LMDh…

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