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    <pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:58:42 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Successful rollout for new Porsche LMP1 sports prototype]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Stuttgart. The new Porsche LMP1 sports prototype, which will compete in the sports car World Endurance Championship (WEC) and in the 24 Hours of Le Mans from 2014, successfully completed its first rollout today on the Porsche test track in Weissach. Before the eyes of the entire Board of Porsche AG, Porsche works driver Timo Bernhard took his new ‘wheels’ through its initial function ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/successful-rollout-for-new-porsche-lmp1-sports-prototype/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:27:01 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[24H Le Mans: Test day scrutineering underway]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Scrutineering and admin checks are now underway at the Circuit des 24 Heures in preparation for Sunday’s official test day. 

These will continue tomorrow between 0830 – 1250 hours, verifying that all 61 cars present at Le Mans this weekend comply with the regulations, and that the teams and drivers have all the permissions and paperwork necessary.

The test is open to entrants for ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/24h-le-mans-test-day-scrutineering-underway/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 08 Jun 2013 13:52:25 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[24H Le Mans: Countdown to test day has begun]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ This time next week the teams entered for the third round of the FIA World Endurance Championship, the 90th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, will be assembled in France in preparation for the official test day on Sunday, 9th June.

With much of the 14km track being made up of public roads, there is only one test day available to competitors, and it gives teams and drivers their ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/24h-le-mans-countdown-to-test-day-has-begun/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:11:20 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Eduardo Freitas: From marshalling to Race Director ]]></title>
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 The calm, measured voice of FIA World Endurance Championship Race Director Eduardo Freitas, instantly recognisable to sports car racers around the world, is a reassuring and constant presence to not only the series’ organisers but also to its competitors. 

 

The decisions taken by him during a race potentially affect its outcome but none of them are taken without thought and care – ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/eduardo-freitas-from-marshalling-to-race-director/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 04:19:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Benoît Tréluyer: A real team victory ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Benoît Tréluyer and Audi Sport crew-mates André Lotterer and Marcel Fässler achieved a season’s first FIA World Endurance Championship victory in Saturday’s 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps (4 May), a triumph that sends them to the top of the drivers’ standings and provides a significant confidence boost ahead of next month’s Le Mans 24 Hours.
 
The #1 crew were not overly worried ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/beno-t-tr-luyer-a-real-team-victory/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 22:57:21 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Audi 1-2-3 podium lockout in Belgium]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ The sun shone on the Ardennes as World Champions André Lotterer, Benoît Tréluyer and Marcel Fässler took their first win of the 2013 season by turning the tables on their teammates to lead an Audi 1-2-3 in front of 35,000 endurance race fans at the WEC 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps. 

It was also another victory in the LMP1 Privateer Class for the nr12 Rebellion Racing Lola-Toyota of ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/audi-1-2-3-podium-lockout-in-belgium/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 23:03:46 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ferraris won in LMGTE Pro and Am at 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[At this second round of the 2013 FIA World Endurance Championship, the LMGTE categories thrilled to the finish.  Had the WEC 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps – which ran throughout the six hours under clear skies and bright sunshine – lasted one lap more, several results might have been different!

As the chequered flag flew in Belgium, it was a Ferrari victory in both classes and the ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/ferraris-won-in-lmgte-pro-and-am-at-6-hours-of-spa-francorchamps/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 22:07:17 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Live WEC race coverage from Spa - video]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[We're live from Spa-Francorchamps: watch the full live FIA World Endurance Championship race from legendary Spa. We're on for the next 6 hours.

 
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      <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 12:51:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Audi claim pole position in Belgium]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The new FIA WEC qualifying format produced an exciting 30-minute qualifying session at Spa-Francorchamps with the nr1 Audi R18 e-tron quattro of Marcel Fassler and Andre Lotterer producing an average time of 1m59.961 over the four best laps for each driver to take pole position ahead of the nr3 Audi of Lucas Di Grassi and Marc Gene and the nr2 Audi of Tom Kristensen and Allan ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/audi-claim-pole-position-in-belgium/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 21:27:51 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Aston Martin beats Ferrari to poles in thrilling LMGTE session]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ For the second consecutive year, Fred Makowiecki’s name will be marked in the record books as having claimed the LMGTE Pro pole position at Spa-Francorchamps.  However, unlike in 2012, the Frenchman’s pole will this year be shared with Bruno Senna – courtesy of the new qualifying format introduced at the start of the 2013 FIA World Endurance Championship.  

The pair, driving the ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/aston-martin-beats-ferrari-to-poles-in-thrilling-lmgte-session/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 21:14:16 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Rebellion chasing leading Audis on Friday practice in Spa]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The weather gods smiled on the FIA World Endurance Championship competitors this afternoon as the 35 competitors begun their final practice session before this evening’s qualifying sessions.  

In glorious sunshine, the cars all took to the track for an uninterrupted 120 minutes of running on the Ardennes track which is consistently at the top of drivers’ list of ‘all-time ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/rebellion-chasing-leading-audis-on-friday-practice-in-spa/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 17:19:01 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[New qualifying format to provide more entertainment in 2013]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[
 

 
	

 

One of the key underlying principles of the FIA World Endurance Championship is the provision of entertainment: for its global fan base, which is rapidly growing day by day, and also for its multi-national grid of top class entrants who are all competing for World Championship titles.

 

It was with this in mind that a new system of qualifying was introduced for 2013, a ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/new-qualifying-format-to-provide-more-entertainment-in-2013/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 10:43:28 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Six Hours of Spa as a preparation to Le Mans for Benoît Tréluyer]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[For reigning world champion Benoît Tréluyer and his team-mates the annual trip to the Ardennes is always of particular importance. Spa-Francorchamps’ iconic circuit and unique atmosphere, not to mention teams making their final preparations for Le Mans, mark it out as a special event.
 
Making the trip to Belgium’s round of the FIA World Endurance Championship is never a chore for ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/six-hours-of-spa-as-a-preparation-to-le-mans-for-beno-t-tr-luyer/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:47:19 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Spa debut for Toyota Racing's updated TS030 HYBRID]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ TOYOTA Racing’s 2013-specification TS030 HYBRID will make its race debut in this weekend’s Six Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, the second round of the FIA World Endurance Championship.
 
After finishing third and fourth in the Six Hours of Silverstone earlier this month with the 2012-specification TS030 HYBRID, the team will bring one updated car to Belgium.
 
The #7 car of Alex Wurz ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/spa-debut-for-toyota-racing-s-updated-ts030-hybrid-434431/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:22:49 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Audi heads to Spa 6 Hours with a long-tail version of the R18 e-tron quattro]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ingolstadt, April 25, 2013 – Audi is pursuing ambitious aims at round 2 of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) on May 4 at Spa. The version of the Audi R18 e-tron quattro that was victorious at the season opener is to extend Championship leader Audi’s points advantage. At the same time, a new long-tail variant of the hybrid sports car will be tested in Belgium. Audi Sport Team ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/audi-heads-to-spa-6-hours-with-a-long-tail-version-of-the-r18-e-tron-quattro/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:08:59 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Spa grid boosted to 35 cars]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[After a thrilling 6 Hours of Silverstone which saw Audi, Rebellion Racing, Delta ADR and Aston Martin Racing secure the first wins the 2013 season, the teams and drivers competing in the FIA World Endurance Championship now head to Belgium for the WEC 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps on the 3 and 4 May 2013.

 

The grid has been boosted to 35 cars with several cars joining the field for ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/spa-grid-boosted-to-35-cars/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 05:08:35 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Audi takes one-two dramatic finish in six hours of  Silverstone]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A nail biting end to the 6 Hours of Silverstone saw the nr2 Audi R18 e-tron quattro of Allan McNish sweep past the nr1 Audi of world champion Benoit Treluyer with just five minutes of the race remaining to win the opening round of the FIA World Endurance Championship.  The win adds the names of Audi, McNish, Duval and Kristensen to the 108 year Tourist Trophy roll of honour.

The 25 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/audi-takes-one-two-dramatic-finish-in-six-hours-of-silverstone/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2013 22:24:37 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Aston Martin win in style at Silverstone]]></title>
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Darren Turner, Stefan Mücke and Bruno Senna ran a flawless race to win the Pro class in their No.97 Vantage V8, having led the race from start to finish.  The trio survived an early traction control problem, rain showers and pressure in the first hour from both its sister No.99 Aston Martin Vantage (Paul Dalla Lana, Frederic Makowiecki and Pedro Lamy) and the No.51 AF Corse Ferrari ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/aston-martin-win-in-style-at-silverstone/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2013 22:19:07 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Toyota’s Silverstone front row lockout]]></title>
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Toyota Racing has secured the front row of the grid for tomorrow’s 6 Hours of Silverstone. Alex Wurz and Nicolas Lapierre will start from pole position for the opening round of the FIA World Endurance Championship in the Toyota TS030 Hybrid with an average time from the four fastest laps of 1m48.021, +1.974 seconds ahead of their teammates Anthony Davidson and Sebastien Buemi in the ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/toyota-s-silverstone-front-row-lockout/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2013 19:41:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Audi's champions on top in free practice at Siverstone]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ As the second practice session came to a close today in preparation for Sunday’s 6 Hours of Silverstone, the opening round of the FIA World Endurance Championship, it was Audi on top of the time sheets, starting the new season in fine style.

Although both sessions were declared wet, and brief showers were experienced during both, this afternoon’s 90-minute practice was run in better ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/audi-s-champions-on-top-in-free-practice-at-siverstone/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:11:20 +0000</pubDate>
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