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    <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:03:07 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Remembering Michele Alboreto: F1 ace, Le Mans winner and a good man]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Michele Alboreto was not someone who became interested in racing only once he was involved. He was like you or I – a pure fan – long before he became a driver, and each year he’d make the 45min journey from home in Milan to Monza for the Italian Grand Prix.<br>In 1970, he was left tearful on witnessing Jochen Rindt’s fatal accident in practice, then felt the exhilaration 24 hours later as ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/alboreto-tribute-ferrari-audi-tyrrell/4784599/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:04:07 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[McLaren's newly-named LMDh set for first shakedown in May]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[McLaren is gearing up for its first on‑track outing with its LMDh prototype ahead of its debut in the World Endurance Championship in 2027.<br>As the British manufacturer indicated months ago, the spring/summer window was expected to be the ideal moment to begin testing and development of the hybrid prototype built around a Dallara chassis, which will race next year in the Hypercar ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/mclarens-lmdh-set-for-first-shakedown-in-may/10814959/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:08:50 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[WEC LMGT3 winner shares powerful statement on Nurburgring tragedy after brush with death]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/he-was-nearly-dead-himself-wec-winner-delivers-powerful-speech-on-the-nurburgring-tragedy/10814424/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The tragic passing of Juha Miettinen at the Nurburgring was also lying heavy on the 6 Hours of Imola. With BMW and WRT dedicating their LMGT3 victory to the fallen Finn, it was the words of amateur driver Anthony McIntosh that truly moved the paddock.<br>The CEO of Global Power Components spoke up during the post-race press conference at the World Endurance Championship Imola race, earning a round ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/he-was-nearly-dead-himself-wec-winner-delivers-powerful-speech-on-the-nurburgring-tragedy/10814424/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <category>Imola</category>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:58:21 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Opinion: Why WEC’s BoP secrecy stance is set to backfire]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The World Endurance Championship has reached a turning point regarding its sporting integrity. As announced by the FIA and the ACO during a briefing on Thursday morning, all Balance of Performance documentation will be kept strictly confidential starting in 2026.<br>While framed as a measure to stabilise the paddock, this decision effectively results in the systematic exclusion of the public from ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/opinion-why-wecs-bop-secrecy-stance-is-set-to-backfire/10814039/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:35:02 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ferrari explains where Toyota gained the upper hand in Imola WEC opener]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ferrari identified traction and tyre management as the key areas where Toyota gained the upper hand in the World Endurance Championship's Imola opener.<br>Although the Italian manufacturer arrived at its home race without considering itself the favourite, it still emerged as Toyota’s main challenger in the Hypercar class.<br>The duel between the two manufacturers played out from the very start ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/ferrari-explains-where-toyota-gained-edge-imola/10813996/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:47:37 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[WEC Imola: Toyota denies Ferrari home win in season opener]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Toyota outgunned Ferrari on track and in the pits to claim victory in the World Endurance Championship’s Imola opener on Sunday.<br>Sébastien Buemi, Ryo Hirakawa and Brendon Hartley clinched the top spot in the upgraded #8 Toyota TR010 Hybrid, granting the Japanese manufacturer a win on its 100th WEC start.<br>The pole-sitting #51 Ferrari 499P crewed by Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado and ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/wec-imola-toyota-denies-ferrari-home-win-in-season-opener/10813899/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:09:39 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Peugeot set to homologate new car for 2027 WEC]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Peugeot is set to reignite its ambitions in the World Endurance Championship with a new car, which will aim to finally mount a sustained challenge for the title through to 2029.<br>There has been talk for several months about the French manufacturer's future plans. After introducing a major update to the 9X8 LMH in 2024, it has continued to struggle against its rivals in the Hypercar class, even ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/wec-peugeot-set-to-homologate-an-lmh-version-of-the-9x8-through-2029/10813771/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:05:02 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Why Logan Sargeant does not miss Formula 1 as he makes his WEC debut]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Logan Sargeant has been through an eventful period. In 2024, he lost his Williams Formula 1 seat midway through the season to Franco Colapinto, bringing his F1 career to an end after fewer than two full campaigns.<br>Since then, Sargeant has sampled a range of motorsport categories, from IndyCar to IMSA’s LMP2 class. He had also been set for a move to the European Le Mans Series through a deal ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/why-logan-sargeant-doesnt-miss-f1-wec-debut/10813675/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:27:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[WEC Imola: Ferrari snatches pole from Toyota]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Antonio Giovinazzi snatched pole position for Ferrari after the chequered flag had fallen in final qualifying for Sunday’s World Endurance Championship curtain-raiser at Imola.<br>The Italian reprised his pole of last year in the #51 Ferrari 499P Le Mans Hypercar with a 1m30.127s that propelled him from third to the top of the times as the 10-minute Hyperpole session climaxed. <br>His lap ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/wec-imola-ferrari-snatches-pole-from-toyota/10813654/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:09:21 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Why Genesis' new hypercar will not be on pace on WEC debut]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[It's fair to assume that Genesis Magma Racing will not be setting the world on fire in terms of pace at either Imola or Spa-Francorchamps.<br>Although the Balance of Performance (BoP) is being kept secret in the World Endurance Championship this year, it is almost certain that Genesis must have received the least favourable BoP, given its status as a new entrant. Any evaluation of their outright ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/why-genesis-new-hypercar-will-not-be-on-pace-on-wec-debut-10813622/10813622/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:59:42 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Why Kazuki Nakajima sees the 2016 Le Mans defeat as Toyota’s WEC highlight]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/why-kazuki-nakajima-sees-the-2016-le-mans-defeat-as-toyotas-wec-highlight/10813562/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Toyota has been part of the World Endurance Championship since its inception in 2012. From LMP1 to the Hypercar era, the Japanese manufacturer has experienced many highs and lows as it approaches its 100th race in the series.<br>During that time, Toyota has claimed 49 wins and started from pole position 42 times. In total, it has secured 13 world titles, split between seven manufacturers’ and ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/why-kazuki-nakajima-sees-the-2016-le-mans-defeat-as-toyotas-wec-highlight/10813562/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:14:32 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ferrari: 'We respect the rules, but with the BoP hidden, part of the race story will be missing']]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/wec-coletta-speaks-his-mind-with-the-bop-hidden-part-of-the-race-story-will-be-missing/10813455/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Ferrari says the decision to keep Balance of Performance data secret in the 2026 World Endurance Championship will take away a key element of the 'race narrative'.<br>Earlier this week, it emerged that the WEC will no longer publish BoP figures in 2026, with any information kept private between the teams and the series.<br>Previously, the championship released a detailed table ahead of each round ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/wec-coletta-speaks-his-mind-with-the-bop-hidden-part-of-the-race-story-will-be-missing/10813455/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:52:14 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Robin Frijns admits BMW’s struggles in WEC: “We don’t fully understand the car yet”]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Following the postponement of the Qatar 1812km, the 2026 World Endurance Championship season gets underway at Imola. It was at the Italian circuit that factory BMW driver Robin Frijns secured his best Hypercar result in 2025, finishing second.<br>During this week's Prologue — also held at Imola due to the war in the Middle East — the updated BMW M V8 Hybrid showed strong pace with the ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/live-frijns-acknowledges-bmws-problems-in-the-wec-we-dont-fully-understand-the-car/10813287/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:26:50 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[2026 WEC Imola: How to watch, start time and entry list]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola will open the 2026 World Endurance Championship on 17-19 April.<br>With the Qatar 1812km moved to later in the year due to the Iran War, the season will now get underway with three European races in quick succession.<br>Ferrari is the favourite for victory at its home race after a dominant 2025 campaign in which it won both WEC titles and ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/2026-wec-imola-how-to-watch-start-time-schedule/10813348/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:47:57 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Peugeot in 2026: Maiden WEC victory at last or another transitional year?]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/peugeot-in-2026-maiden-wec-victory-at-last-or-another-transitional-year/10813190/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[There is a massive sense of anticipation at Peugeot's World Endurance Championship squad for the coming 2027 season. That is when further Evo jokers are finally expected to eliminate the remaining weaknesses of the 9X8 - remnants of an unfortunate timeline of events from the project's early phases in 2020, including the LMH-LMDh convergence.<br>But before then, a full season remains on the ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/peugeot-in-2026-maiden-wec-victory-at-last-or-another-transitional-year/10813190/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:04:02 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[What caused Marco Sorensen’s heavy WEC Prologue crash for Aston Martin?]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Marco Sorensen says tyre warm-up issues led to his dramatic crash during Tuesday’s Prologue test for the 2026 World Endurance Championship at Imola.<br>The factory Aston Martin driver was on an outlap with around 90 minutes remaining in the morning session when he went off-track at Tamburello and smashed heavily into the wall. <br>Although the Dane climbed out of the car unaided and was ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/what-caused-marco-sorensen-heavy-wec-prologue-crash-for-aston-martin/10813186/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:57:17 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Max Verstappen could race WEC hypercars "in a few years", says BMW's Robin Frijns]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/max-verstappen-could-race-hypercars-in-wec-in-a-few-years-says-bmw-driver-robin-frijns/10813119/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Factory BMW driver Robin Frijns expects Max Verstappen to make the switch to the World Endurance Championship in the future, with Hypercar likely to be his preferred category.<br>Frijns recently returned to the Nurburgring-Nordschleife for the third round of the Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS). Together with Marco Wittmann and Phillip Eng, he competed in the Schubert Motorsport BMW M4 GT3 ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/max-verstappen-could-race-hypercars-in-wec-in-a-few-years-says-bmw-driver-robin-frijns/10813119/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <category>Formula 1</category>
      <category>WEC</category>
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      <title><![CDATA[Toyota’s 100th WEC race: The highs, lows and defining moments]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/toyotas-100th-wec-race-the-highs-lows-and-defining-moments/10813067/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Toyota has been an ever-present fixture in the World Endurance Championship since its (re)birth in 2012. While its rivals have joined, left and returned over the last decade and a half, Toyota remained committed to the championship through wider automotive industry shifts and even a global pandemic. <br>It has not been a smooth ride though, and the Japanese marque had to endure years of ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/toyotas-100th-wec-race-the-highs-lows-and-defining-moments/10813067/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:31:36 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[WEC to stop publishing BoP figures in 2026: 'We're protecting ourselves from speculation']]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/wec-will-stop-publishing-bop-data-2026/10813085/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Balance of Performance in the World Endurance Championship will no longer be made public in 2026, in a move aimed at preventing speculation and misinterpretation, the FIA and ACO officials explained during a media briefing at Imola.<br>As teams were still arriving at the circuit on Thursday morning, a small group of media outlets – including Motorsport.com – heard from Bruno Famin and ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/wec-will-stop-publishing-bop-data-2026/10813085/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <category>Imola</category>
      <category>Le Mans</category>
      <category>WEC</category>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:28:19 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[WEC Imola Prologue: Ferrari finishes 1-2-3 as Aston Martin suffers big shunt]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/wec-imola-prologue-ferrari-finishes-1-2-3-as-aston-martin-suffers-big-shunt/10812764/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Ferrari dominated the official Prologue test for the 2026 World Endurance Championship at Imola, locking out the top three spots in the Hypercar class.<br>Antonio Fuoco set a best time of 1m31.177s in the factory #50 Ferrari 499P just 30 minutes into the start of the afternoon session, beating Antonio Giovinazzi’s morning benchmark by four tenths of a second.<br>Robert Kubica went ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/wec-imola-prologue-ferrari-finishes-1-2-3-as-aston-martin-suffers-big-shunt/10812764/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <category>Imola</category>
      <category>WEC</category>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:02:16 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[How much factory support should be allowed in WEC’s LMGT3 class?]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/-how-much-factory-support-should-be-allowed-in-wecs-lmgt3-class/10812063/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The 2026 World Endurance Championship will mark the third season to feature the LMGT3 class. Introduced in 2024 as a secondary division to Hypercar, it enabled GT3 manufacturers to contest the Le Mans 24 Hours and a full range of endurance events across the year, offering a more affordable and accessible way to enter the WEC.<br>There is no denying that LMGT3 has been an instant success. The 2026 ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/-how-much-factory-support-should-be-allowed-in-wecs-lmgt3-class/10812063/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <category>WEC</category>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:51:54 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ford may delay full WEC Hypercar line-up decision until late 2026]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/ford-may-delay-full-wec-hypercar-line-up-decision-until-late-2026/10811605/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Ford says it may wait until the end of the year before finalising the remainder of the driver roster for its 2027 Hypercar programme in the World Endurance Championship.<br>The American manufacturer has so far signed just three names for its return to the top echelon of sportscar racing, with Logan Sargeant, Sebastian Priaulx and Mike Rockenfeller leading development of its as-yet-unnamed LMDh ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/ford-may-delay-full-wec-hypercar-line-up-decision-until-late-2026/10811605/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:51:11 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Tech analysis: Ferrari's full hypercar aero package for WEC 2026]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/ferrari-showcases-full-2026-aero-package-for-the-first-time-ahead-of-imola-wec/10811464/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[AF Corse unveiled its privateer Ferrari hypercar to the world on Tuesday, offering a first look at the Italian marque's updated aero package for the 2026 World Endurance Championship.<br>At an event organised at the headquarters of its new partner ESA NanoTech, the Italian team showcased the #83 Ferrari 499P to be driven once again by 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours winners Robert Kubica, Yifei Ye and ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/ferrari-showcases-full-2026-aero-package-for-the-first-time-ahead-of-imola-wec/10811464/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <category>WEC</category>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:09:13 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[When Mark Blundell gave up on a career-defining Williams F1 role]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/when-mark-blundell-gave-up-on-a-career-defining-williams-f1-role/10811414/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[From Le Mans to Indy cars via Formula 1, Mark Blundell had a successful career in motorsport – but how much more successful could it have been?<br>Born on 8 April 1966 in London, Blundell had a first taste of motorsport on motorbikes before switching to single-seaters in 1984, which yielded two championship titles in Formula Ford, followed by mixed results at the higher echelons of junior ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/when-mark-blundell-gave-up-on-a-career-defining-williams-f1-role/10811414/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <category>Formula 1</category>
      <category>WEC</category>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:41:42 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Genesis GMR-001: How Hyundai's new LMDh challenger was developed]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/genesis-gmr-001-so-geht-der-neue-lmdh-ins-rennen/10810216/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Draped in a sleek, grey-black livery with orange accents, the Genesis GMR-001 has officially been presented ahead of its 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship debut. The LMDh challenger is tasked with taking the first win for the Hyundai Group at the Le Mans 24 Hours in the long run.<br>For the moment, the bar is set to a lower level as the GMR-001 is set for its baptism of fire in the 6-hour ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/genesis-gmr-001-so-geht-der-neue-lmdh-ins-rennen/10810216/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ford reveals plans for first test for its new WEC LMDh prototype]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/ford-reveals-plans-for-first-test-for-its-new-wec-lmdh-prototype/10809924/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Ford is aiming to conduct the first test of its LMDh car in the third quarter of the year, ahead of its debut in the World Endurance Championship’s Hypercar class in 2027.<br>In a call with select media outlets on Monday, Ford LMDh chief Dan Sayers said that development of the American marque’s first prototype sportscar since the C100 is progressing as planned.<br>Multiple teams across the ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/ford-reveals-plans-for-first-test-for-its-new-wec-lmdh-prototype/10809924/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:01:01 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[WEC reschedules Qatar round following Middle East conflict postponement]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/wec-reschedules-qatar-round-following-middle-east-conflict-postponement/10804824/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Qatar round of the World Endurance Championship has been rescheduled to the 22-24 October, making it the new penultimate round of the 2026 season.<br>WEC postponed its season opener in Qatar due to the conflict in the Middle East which created security concerns, as Iran launched drones and missiles on its neighbours in response to the Gulf nations which host US military bases. The conflict ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/wec-reschedules-qatar-round-following-middle-east-conflict-postponement/10804824/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:47:01 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Andre Lotterer and the Genesis LMDh project: Forging a new era in WEC from scratch]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/andre-lotterer-and-the-genesis-lmdh-project-forging-a-new-era-in-wec-from-scratch/10804136/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[In the world of professional motorsport, building a programme from a blank sheet of paper is the ultimate high-stakes gamble. It is a gruelling, often thankless task where the pioneers rarely get to enjoy the success they paved the way for.<br>Yet, it is a mission that requires a specific caliber of veteran. Andre Lotterer was the man chosen to spearhead the new Genesis LMDh project, a role that ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/andre-lotterer-and-the-genesis-lmdh-project-forging-a-new-era-in-wec-from-scratch/10804136/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[WEC 2025 BoP analysis: Aston Martin]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/wec-2025-bop-analysis-aston-martin/10804124/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Every beginning your journey in Hypercar is difficult, both figuratively and literally, as the BoP graph for the Aston Martin Valkyrie illustrates.  <br>As a new entry, a certain 'rookie bonus' is to be expected, but ultimately, it must be said: in their first year, there have been others that left a far more clumsy impression than Aston Martin did in the 2025 WEC.<br>"We are very ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/wec-2025-bop-analysis-aston-martin/10804124/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <category>F1 Qatar Grand Prix 2025</category>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Alpine boss Philippe Sinault on Hypercar exit and what it means for WEC]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/sinault-on-alpine-programme-ending-we-write-our-future-together-even-more-than-before/10803697/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The shockwaves are still being felt after the announcement that Alpine will end its factory programme in the World Endurance Championship's Hypercar class after 2026. The decision, while anticipated given the signals coming from the manufacturer and from Viry-Chtiallon, is nevertheless significant – both for the championship and for a French team carrying a rich endurance racing ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/sinault-on-alpine-programme-ending-we-write-our-future-together-even-more-than-before/10803697/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:37:21 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[What's new with Ferrari 499P hypercar in WEC 2026?]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/whats-new-with-ferrari-499p-hypercar-in-wec-2026/10802607/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Ferrari 499P LMH presented in the prestigious setting of the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena is preparing to tackle the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship with a number of small modifications.<br>Looking ahead to the coming year, the FIA, ACO and IMSA agreed that all cars built to LMH and LMDh regulations would undergo a new homologation process in the innovative WindShear wind tunnel in ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/whats-new-with-ferrari-499p-hypercar-in-wec-2026/10802607/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:07:48 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Imola to hold 2026 WEC Prologue test in April]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/imola-to-hold-2026-wec-prologue-test/10802747/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Imola will host the Prologue for the 2026 World Endurance Championship next month, in addition to the opening round of the new season.<br>Earlier this week, it was announced that the Qatar 1812km has been postponed until later in the year due to the conflict in the Middle East. The Losail International Circuit was due to open the 2026 season on  21 March, but the championship will now get ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/imola-to-hold-2026-wec-prologue-test/10802747/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <category>Imola</category>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:29:03 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Le Mans-winning engineer Leena Gade joins Ford’s WEC Hypercar programme]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/le-mans-winning-engineer-leena-gade-joins-fords-wec-hypercar-programme/10802260/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Ford has bolstered its preparations for its upcoming Hypercar programme in the World Endurance Championship by signing Le Mans 24 Hours-winning engineer Leena Gade.<br>The Briton will immediately begin work on Ford Racing’s new Oreca-based LMDh prototype, which will debut in the Hypercar class of the WEC in 2027.<br>The Blue Oval said her “deep understanding of the Circuit de la Sarthe and ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/le-mans-winning-engineer-leena-gade-joins-fords-wec-hypercar-programme/10802260/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:57:26 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[WEC postpones 2026 opener due to Middle East conflict]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/wec-2026-season-opener-in-qatar-postponed-due-to-middle-east-conflict/10801794/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The World Endurance Championship's 2026 season opener in Qatar has been postponed until later in the year due to rising tensions in the Middle East.<br>Massive security concerns regarding Iranian drones and missiles have made the event at the Losail International Circuit impossible to host as planned this month.<br>Read Also:<br><br><br>Formula 1How latest Iran-US war is impacting F1 and ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/wec-2026-season-opener-in-qatar-postponed-due-to-middle-east-conflict/10801794/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Paul Di Resta cautious about the WEC's future: "What's good never lasts forever"]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Since Peugeot joined the Hypercar class of the World Endurance Championship in 2022, Paul Di Resta has been part of the French manufacturer’s programme.<br>The former Formula 1 driver has stood on the podium twice, with third place at Monza in 2023 and second at Fuji in 2025. Peugeot is still waiting for its first win, but in recent years Di Resta has seen the team grow; if it can maintain and ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/paul-di-resta-wec-future-whats-good-never-lasts-forever/10800971/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:41:28 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[How latest Iran-US war is impacting F1 and WEC]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The FIA has been monitoring the geopolitical situation in the Middle East ahead of the World Endurance Championship’s season opener in Qatar, as the Formula 1 paddock travels to Australia.<br>On 28 February, the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran, successfully killing the country’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei as well as other Iranian officials.<br>Iran and its allies ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/iran-united-states-war-impact-f1-wec/10801549/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:44:22 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Peugeot believes it can claim first Hypercar win in 2026 WEC]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Peugeot believes it can reach a new level and secure its first Hypercar victory in the World Endurance Championship this year.<br>Peugeot’s return to the top tier of endurance racing has not gone as planned. Since entering the WEC's Hypercar category in 2022, the manufacturer has struggled to live up to its prestigious history in the discipline.<br>Fourth in the standings in 2022, fifth in 2023 ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/peugeot-believes-it-can-claim-first-hypercar-win-in-2026-wec/10800967/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:33:49 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Peugeot explains choice of zebra-style livery for 2026 WEC Hypercar]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Peugeot has revealed why it opted for an all-new black, white, and red livery for the 2026 World Endurance Championship.<br>The French manufacturer is entering its fifth season of competition in Hypercar with the 9X8, having entered the WEC midway through 2022.<br>In the 2026 season, it continues the tradition of introducing a fresh livery, one that stands out sharply from its predecessors.<br>The ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/peugeot-explains-choice-of-zebra-style-livery-for-2026-wec-hypercar/10800959/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[WEC 2025 BoP analysis: Peugeot]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Above all else, Peugeot should be admired. Imagine building a hypercar for a completely different set of regulations that gets drastically altered due to the LMH-LMDh convergence just as the car’s development is finished. <br>Then overhauling the car completely two years later only to find out that five Evo Jokers weren't enough to catch up to the competition ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/wec-2025-bop-analysis-peugeot/10799919/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Overlooked F2 champion who “deserved better” returns to F1 in Mercedes role]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/overlooked-f2-champion-who-deserved-better-returns-to-f1-in-mercedes-role/10799937/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[It looked like the Formula 1 door had closed for 2023 F2 champion Theo Pourchaire as he took up a full-time race drive in Peugeot’s WEC Hypercar programme this season. But it has creaked open just a fraction since Pourchaire has been announced – somewhat surprisingly – as an addition to Mercedes’ F1 development ranks.<br>F2 champions and runners-up have struggled to make the leap to F1 ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/overlooked-f2-champion-who-deserved-better-returns-to-f1-in-mercedes-role/10799937/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours entry list in full]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<br><br><br><br>No.<br>Team<br>Car<br>Drivers<br><br><br><br><br>HYPERCAR - 18 cars<br><br><br><br><br>007<br> Aston Martin Thor Team<br>Aston Martin Valkyrie<br><br><br> Harry Tincknell<br> Tom Gamble<br> Ross Gunn<br><br><br><br><br>009<br> Aston Martin Thor Team<br>Aston Martin Valkyrie<br><br><br> Alex Riberas<br> Marco Sorensen<br> Roman De Angelis<br><br><br><br><br>7<br> Toyota ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/the-2026-le-mans-24-hours-entry-list-in-full/10798927/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Hypercar field shrinks to 18 cars as 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours entry list is revealed]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The 94th edition of the Le Mans 24 Hours will feature a capacity grid of 62 cars, but there will be fewer contenders fighting for the overall win in the Hypercar class.<br>Porsche’s departure from the top division of the World Endurance Championship has contributed to a decline in the number of Hypercar entries to 18 in 2026, down from 21 last year.<br>The German manufacturer had helped propel ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/hypercar-mans-24-hours-entry-list/10798903/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[WEC 2025 BoP analysis: Alpine ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[In the end, the victory healed all wounds. At Fuji Speedway, Alpine achieved its breakthrough with its LMDh challenger thanks to a clever strategy.  <br>However, the joy was soon overshadowed by the news that Alpine's Hypercar programme in the WEC will be axed after 2026.<br>Perhaps it was this very win that prevented a surprise exit after 2025—a move that, according to various media ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/wec-2025-bop-analysis-alpine/10797737/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 19:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Alpine to end WEC Hypercar project after 2026]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Alpine will withdraw from the World Endurance Championship Hypercar class at the end of the 2026 campaign after just five seasons in the category.<br>The French marque joined for the first year of Hypercar racing in 2021 and has contested every season since, bar 2023, but with minimal success winning just three races.<br>It also hasn’t been very profitable as a brand during that period, with ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/alpine-to-end-wec-hypercar-project-after-2026/10797048/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:18:25 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Is the Ford Mustang GT3 on verge of turning point with Evo update?]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The 2026 season will see Ford introduce the Mustang GT3 Evo, an early mid-cycle update to its GT3 contender. A key player in the update has been HRT, which runs the car in the DTM, among other categories.<br>HRT was forced to postpone the test debut of the new Evo package for the Mustang for a second time. In mid-December at Portimao, a consequential technical issue following a customer crash was ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/dtm/news/is-the-ford-mustang-gt3-on-verge-of-turning-point-with-evo-update/10795271/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 11:37:14 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[WEC 2025 BoP Analysis: BMW]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Balance of Performance graph essentially tells the entire story: the BMW M Hybrid V8 stagnated during the 2025 World Endurance Championship. A very strong start to the season was followed by a bitter Le Mans and a disappointing second half of the year. <br>In its second season in the Hypercar class, WRT’s goal was to score at least one win. That target was not achieved, leaving BMW (and ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/wec-2025-bop-analysis-bmw/10795306/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[What’s behind Cadillac's strikingly low LMDh rear wing?]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Cadillac V-Series.R’s new rear wing for 2026 is an immediate eye-catcher. But the change it made wasn't about aesthetics, as the new rear wing marks a fundamental shift in Cadillac's aerodynamic philosophy.<br>The ultra-low rear wing of Cadillac's LMDh prototype immediately caught everyone’s attention at the 2026 Rolex 24 at Daytona. And it wasn’t just the fans who were buzzing, the ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/whats-behind-cadillacs-strikingly-low-lmdh-rear-wing/10794786/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:01:52 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[WEC 2025 BoP analysis: Cadillac]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Balance of Performance graph for Cadillac tells a clear story: Within just four World Endurance Championship races, the V-Series.R’s power-to-weight ratio deteriorated by 0.171 kg/kW. Not even Ferrari experienced such a drastic shift this season. It was evidence that Cadillac made big steps throughout 2025.<br>This leap was a consequence of both an electronics update over the winter and the ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/wec-2025-bop-analysis-cadillac/10793570/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Le Mans winner Robert Kubica to remain at AF Corse Ferrari in WEC 2026]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/le-mans-winner-robert-kubica-to-remain-at-af-corse-ferrari-in-wec-2026/10793225/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[AF Corse has announced that Robert Kubica will remain in its Hypercar team as part of an unchanged driver line-up for the 2026 World Endurance Championship.<br>The ex-Formula 1 driver will once again team up with Ye Yifei and Phil Hanson in the #85 Ferrari 499P, the privately-run satellite car campaigned by AF Corse.<br>This means all three Ferrari Hypercar entries will contest the 2026 WEC with ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/le-mans-winner-robert-kubica-to-remain-at-af-corse-ferrari-in-wec-2026/10793225/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Porsche 963 is the fastest LMDh car in the field before any Balance of Performance changes Throughout the 2025 World Endurance Championship, the only Hypercar based on a Multimatic chassis had the least favorable power-to-weight ratio in the critical range below 250kph among all LMDh prototypes.<br>This alone demonstrates that Porsche Penske Motorsport has pushed the LMDh concept to its ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/wec-2025-bop-analysis-porsche/10791673/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-WEC&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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