LMP
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Porsche maintain superiority in Free Practice
The Porsche 919 Hybrid held their superiority over the rest of the LMP1 field, topping two of the three free practice sessions for Saturday’s 6 Hours of Bahrain. However, the pair of Audis are closer than ever to the champions-elect. Free Practice 1 was held yesterday under darkening skies but the threat of rain never materialised, giving the…
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Interview: Pierre Kaffer on the 2015 season
Pierre Kaffer has spent the FIA World Endurance Championship fighting for the LMP1 privateer championships in the ByKolles CLM P1/01. We spoke to the 39-year-old on his year so far and what his prospects are moving forward. WM: Pierre, how would you describe your season so far in five words? PK: Lots of work, updates,…
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Porsche test young drivers in Spain
Porsche have undoubtedly been the class of the LMP1 field this year. However, the years to come are the key to a long term of success in any form of motorsport. In order to start looking to the future, Porsche have tested three young drivers in their Le Mans winning 919 Hybrid at the Circuit…
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Drivers and third cars: Toyota talk about plans up to 2017
It has become a tradition for Audi to run an extra car at Le Mans over the years. Latterly Porsche has followed suit. Toyota have always stuck to the two car effort at La Sarthe. However, that could be about to change for 2017. According to Rob Leupen, Toyota’s vice president, the team will have…
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Porsche win to claim Manufactures’ title
Porsche come first and second for the fifth time running in the WEC this year to claim the manufactures’ world championship in a race where fantastic strategy and late drama played a part. We take a look at the final three hours of the race. The final half of the race started with a trio…
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6 Hours of Shanghai: 3 Hour Report
The Six Hours of Shanghai is the penultimate race of this seasons World Endurance Championship. With one race to go after this one, and as many points in it in the championship battle, this race is set to be as important as ever. We take a look at the first 3 hours. Hour 1 The…
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Sparks fly in LMP2 at Fuji
The 6 Hours of Fuji delivered the most dramatic, and certainly one of the most memorable LMP2 battles in recent years. The championship-leading #47 KCMG Oreca 03 Nissan was hit from behind by the #28 G-Drive Racing Ligier JS P2 of Gustavo Yacaman with just six minutes of the six hours remaining, putting it out of…
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Another Porsche 1-2 in Japan
The #17 Porsche 919 Hybrid of Mark Webber, Brendon Hartley and Timo Bernhard took victory ahead of the sister #18 car and the #7 Audi R18 e-tron quattro of Benoit Tréluyer, André Lotterer and Marcel Fässler. However, the headline only tells half the story after a thrilling and frantic race in the foothills of Mount…
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Porsche Pole at Fuji
Porsche have once again taken pole position ahead of the weekend’s race, maintaining their 100% success rate this year. However, Audi are not far off the pace. Tomorrow’s winner is still anyone’s guess. Pole went to the #17 Porsche or Webber, Hartley and Bernhard which means they will be starting in the best position possible…