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McLaren has already completed a 30-hour endurance test with LMDh challenger

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McLaren has already completed a 30-hour endurance test with LMDh challenger
McLaren has provided an update on its test programme and driver decisions for its entry into the WEC Hypercar ranks next season with the MCL-HY LMDh

Ford completes first Hypercar test ahead of WEC debut

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Ford completes first Hypercar test ahead of WEC debut

WEC extends tyre supply deals with Michelin, Goodyear until 2032

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WEC extends tyre supply deals with Michelin, Goodyear until 2032

Ricky Taylor drafted in at Jota Cadillac as WEC unveils Austin entry list

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Ricky Taylor drafted in at Jota Cadillac as WEC unveils Austin entry list

GT racer Cedric Sbirrazzuoli dies aged 39

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GT racer Cedric Sbirrazzuoli dies aged 39

Pietro Fittipaldi aiming for Hypercar/GTP seat as he rules out single-seater return

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Pietro Fittipaldi aiming for Hypercar/GTP seat as he rules out single-seater return
Fittipaldi is fully focused on prototypes, despite his younger brother’s success in Indy NXT, as he targets a move to Hypercar

Aston Martin begins testing updated Valkyrie hypercar for 2027 WEC and IMSA

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Aston Martin begins testing updated Valkyrie hypercar for 2027 WEC and IMSA

Ligier announces first three customers for next-gen LMP2 car

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Ligier announces first three customers for next-gen LMP2 car

Ford reveals its new LMDh car on track

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Ford reveals its new LMDh car on track

BMW’s ascent from an also-ran to WEC title contender

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BMW’s ascent from an also-ran to WEC title contender

Porsche backs Stephane Ratel over GT3's direction: "We don't want prototypes"

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Porsche backs Stephane Ratel over GT3's direction: "We don't want prototypes"
Porsche doesn't want to see prototypes in GT3 racing amid concerns over the new breed of race-first cars in the category

Interview - The life and racing lessons Allan McNish learned from Ayrton Senna and Audi

Formula 1
Interview - The life and racing lessons Allan McNish learned from Ayrton Senna and Audi

Theo Pourchaire focused on new Opel Formula E programme amid doubts over WEC future

WEC
Theo Pourchaire focused on new Opel Formula E programme amid doubts over WEC future

July Autosport Best of the Month results: Lando Norris and Marc Marquez among the winners

General
July Autosport Best of the Month results: Lando Norris and Marc Marquez among the winners

How WEC's Hypercar title fight is shaping up with revised 2026 calendar

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How WEC's Hypercar title fight is shaping up with revised 2026 calendar

What life is like as a Williams F1 simulator driver

Formula 1
What life is like as a Williams F1 simulator driver
As a Formula 3 champion and and one of Oscar Piastri’s main rivals in junior formulae, Victor Martins hasn’t quite made it to Formula 1. But the Alpine Hypercar driver, who has been tipped for a Formula E move with Nissan, now serves as Williams’ test and development driver. At the Belgian Grand Prix, he told Motorsport all about his job

Why strategic variation makes WEC 2026 a fascinating watch

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Interlagos
Why strategic variation makes WEC 2026 a fascinating watch

How BMW adapted its Spa trick to win the Sao Paulo 6 Hours

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Interlagos
How BMW adapted its Spa trick to win the Sao Paulo 6 Hours

Cars, stars, and the shootout winners from the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed

General
Cars, stars, and the shootout winners from the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed

Why Le Mans wasn't a manufactured illusion

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24 Hours of Le Mans
Why Le Mans wasn't a manufactured illusion