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Porsche has not ruled out signing Webber as Le Mans driver

With alternative fuels and energies quite popular in racing these days (Le Mans has an extra, non-points awarding, entry devoted to exactly this), Motorsport.com thought it would be fun to explore the ultimate alternative energy sourced racer.

The joint Praga/Lotus project was unveiled on the Paul Ricard circuit during the WEC official test.

With works Porsche backing and official drivers, the German team manager is setting his sights high for the return to top level endurance racing.

The new GT race car for the World Endurance Championship and the Le Mans 24 Hours is the 911 RSR: consequent lightweight design for 50th anniversary.

The 6 Hours of Silverstone will be the first real FIA WEC test of the year before the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June, and the hybrid war between Audi and Toyota will be there too.

Nelson Panciatici and Pierre Ragues, the two drivers who will share the car at every round of the ELMS, will be joined for the Le Mans 24 Hours by Tristan Gommendy.

Bentley will have major presence at the annual Festival of Speed.

This Strategic Alliance will lead to a close collaboration between the ACO and United SportsCar Racing to promote, develop and reinforce endurance racing in North America.

"Le Mans remains an important objective for us and we are starting the work today to be there in 2014 in accordance with our ambitions," explains Dominique Heintz, team manager.

On Friday 8th March, the French make announced its Le Mans 24-Hours comeback in the LM P2 category. The Automobile Club de l’Ouest is very happy about this entry 35 years after the Alpine-Renault A442B’s famous victory in 1978.

As reported earlier in the week, the famous Renault brand Alpine will be returning to sportscars this year. It's official.

The ACO has called a press conference for this Friday and could answer many questions about Renault's potential involvement at Le Mans.

The two SRT Viper GTS-Rs competed in four ALMS races in 2012.

With Extreme Speed Motorsport's withdrawal, the spot goes to Aston Martin Racing, first reserve.

Nissan is targeting a return to the Le Mans 24 Hours in 2014 with a pioneering Nissan race car showcasing electric technology.

British monthly Motorsport magazine honours Audi’s sportscar “legend” at the Covent Garden’s historic Royal Opera House in London.

Jonny Kane will contest his 10th 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Strakka Racing driver will be racing for the gold in a HPD ARX-03c Honda on the La Sarth circuit plus in the World Endurance Championship season long challenge.

Interview with Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones - President of the FIA Endurance Commission who competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. An introduction from FIA President Jean Todt precedes the interview.

After an impressive debut in the WEC in 2012, which included three victories in just six races, the team returns with an ambition to win both the Le Mans 24 Hours and the WEC title.

This phenomenal record of success of Lucas Luhr makes him the perfect final addition to Jota’s 2013 Le Mans line-up.