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Porsche, G-Drive & Rebellion take LMP titles
The 6 Hours of Bahrain was the WEC title showdown everyone had hoped for. At the head of the field, early problems for the #17 crew put their title fight in jeopardy, while KCMG and G-Drive fought tooth and nail for honours in LMP2. In LMP1-L, victory for the #13 machine gave the less-experienced Rebellion Racing crew…
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Bahrain testing round up: Montoya fastest
After Saturday’s tense season finale at the Sakhir International Circuit in Bahrain, the teams and drivers stayed behind for a five hour test session with a slightly more relaxed atmosphere on Sunday. The aim, to give new drivers a chance to prove themselves in either the WEC or a new class within the series. Ex Williams Formula…
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Wolfgang Ullrich to stay on at Audi Sport
The appointment of former Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali at Audi last November sent the rumour-mill into overdrive. Perhaps Audi were about to join F1? Or Wolfgang Ullrich was to retire? Now, one of these rumours at least has been quashed. The 65-year-old Audi Sport figurehead is expected to stay on board at the helm of…
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Webber, Hartley and Bernhard claim drivers’ championship in Bahrain
The final part of the race saw Audi in the lead and provisionally in the lead of the championship battle. Although, if the the first three hours of the race are anything to go by, there is a lot left to happen before the champions are crowned, we take you to the checkered flag of…
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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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FIA announce updated driver ratings
The FIA have announced their driver ratings ahead of the 2016 season. As ever, the changes in rating will have an effect on what cars these drivers will be able to drive for next season. As well as the World Endurance Championship, these ratings are used for the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship, European and Asian…
