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ACO announce changes at annual press conference
The ACO’s annual Le Mans press conference has become somewhat of an institution over the past few years, and often sees the first announcement of major new developments. This year was no different, as the French governing body reveals the details of some major changes to global sports car racing moving forward. The first significant…
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Porsche top wet session 1 at Le Mans test day
It was rain on the menu for breakfast at Le Mans for the first offical session of the 2015 24 Hours of Le Mans. As always, the test day is taking place two weeks before the race. All of this years runners of the endurance classic have been completing, with some special entries for teams…
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WEC at the Nürburgring: There is only one chance
On August 30th, the time will come for the first ever FIA WEC race in Germany. It is a moment which Audi and Porsche have waited for, the chance to race in front of their home crowed. However it may be the case that there will not be a race in Germany again next season.…
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ACO announce bumper entry list for 2015 WEC
The major players of the endurance racing world gathered in Paris today to witness the announcement of a bumper grid for the 2015 World Endurance Championship. At 35, the number of full-season entries far exceeded the 2014 figure of 31 and even exceeded the ACO’s self-imposed cap of 32. Here’s a class-by-class rundown of the…
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Ford to return to Le Mans?
Ford launch brand-new GT supercar at the North American International Auto Show. Rumours surround Ford’s return to Le Mans in a GTE version of the new GT, to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the marque’s last victory at La Sarthe. Yesterday marked the unveiling of the next iteration of the Ford GT supercar at…