History Made: BMW and WRT Secure Maiden Overall Victory at WEC Spa

History Made: BMW and WRT Secure Maiden Overall Victory at WEC Spa

Robin Frijns, Sheldon van der Linde and Rene Rast have taken BMW’s first overall FIA World Endurance Championship race victory with a win at the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, as the sister car came home second to complete a 1-2 for the German manufacturer. At the flag Frijns, in the #20 BMW, had a x […]

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Driving to Victory: Toyota’s de Vries Dominates Bahrain Race as Ferrari Trails Behind

Driving to Victory: Toyota's de Vries Dominates Bahrain Race as Ferrari Trails Behind

Nyck de Vries leads the FIA World Endurance Championship’s season finale, the 8 Hours of Bahrain with a quarter of the race gone, with the #7 Toyota driver enjoying a small gap over the #51 Ferrari of Alessandro Pier Guidi. De Vries’ teammate Mike Conway started the #7 machine on pole and has led the […]

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The Quest for Excellence: Duval Critiques Peugeot’s Performance for Le Mans 24 Hours

Peugeot Hypercar driver Loic Duval expressed disappointment after finishing towards the back at the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours test day. Peugeot’s two 9X8 2024 LMHs struggled, with Duval’s car finishing at the rear in 20th and 21st places. Ahead of the World Endurance Championship double points round, Duval is not optimistic due to the team being three seconds off the pace. Despite knowing the challenge, Duval remains realistic about Peugeot’s current performance, stating that they lack the speed to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The team focused…

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Peugeot’s High-Octane Ambition: Revving Up for Le Mans Hypercar Domination in WEC

Peugeot plans to build a new Le Mans Hypercar as part of its long-term commitment to the World Endurance Championship. The French manufacturer has engaged in discussions with the rulemakers, ACO and FIA, to replace the 9X8 and aim for a debut around 2027. Peugeot’s CEO, Alain Favey, confirmed the brand’s participation in WEC for the long haul. Stellantis group motorsport boss, Jean-Marc Finot, indicated a likely continued presence in the series post-2026. Furthermore, Peugeot aims for sustained improvement and eventual success in the championship, citing a gradual approach to…

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