Le Mans
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2014 LMGTE Pro review
Star-studded driver line-ups and works racing teams have become customary in the World Endurance Championship’s GTE Pro class, and 2014 was certainly no different. What the class lacks in diversity, it more than makes up for in talent. Once again, Porsche Team Manthey were on the entry list with two full works 911 RSRs piloted…
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Franck Montagny’s career hanging in the balance
The twelve-time Le Mans starter Franck Montagny is on the verge of losing his professional racing license. After testing positive at a Formula E event late last year, the former Peugoet driver’s career now hangs in the balance. Due to alleged health problems, the Frenchman did not compete in the third Formula E race in…
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Indianapolis interested in 2016 WEC
It has become clear that the WEC is interested in expanding its American presence after potential races in Canada and Mexico have been discussed. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the latest circuit to have confirmed that they are interested in hosting a WEC round in 2016. With the famous IndyCar circuit set to hold the 100th Indy…
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2014 LMP2 Review
The WEC’s LMP2 class was the smallest in the field during 2014. Issues at Millennium Motorsport and an un-welcome testing crash for Strakka Racing’s new car meant there were only four full season entries in the class from three teams. The small grid however did not mean there was to be a lack of excitement.…
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Sutil considering Le Mans switch
Adrian Sutil has been dropped by the Sauber Formula One team ahead of the 2015 season. With no more vacant seats in the single seater category, the former Sauber driver has stated he is interested in a drive in the World Endurance Championship. In an interview with AUTOSPORT, the German said “There are plenty of…
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2014 LMP1 Review
The 2014 season is undoubtedly one of the most exciting in the short history of the WEC. Over the past eight races we saw countless breathtaking, dramatic, funny and exciting moments. Here we are going to relive these moments in the following articles and publish a season review of each class. From the very beginning…
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Jarvis replaces Kristensen
This week Audi Sport held their end of season presentations in Nackarsulm. As well as celebrating the 2014 season which saw the four rings take yet another victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the German manufacture also looked ahead to the 2015 season. It was there they made their announcement about who would be filling…
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First test for 2015 Porsche 919 Hybrid
The 2014 FIA WEC has only just finished but Porsche have already turned their attention to the 2015 season. The German team which celebrated their comeback this year, have already began testing their new 2015 LMP1 car. On Monday, the new version of the LMP1 Porsche had its first test on their test track in…
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Nico Hulkenberg begins Porsche LMP1 testing
This week Porsche Team have completed a three-day test with the 919 hybrid LMP1 car at the Aragon Circuit in Northern Spain. Formula One driver, Nico Hulkenberg, got his first chance to get behind the wheel of the Porsche Prototype. The test was also the last outing for this version of the Porsche 919. The…