GTE-PRO

  • 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps: Preview

    The excitement of the 6 Hours of Silverstone seems like only yesterday, but the WEC teams and drivers are once again gathering for the second round of the championship at Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium. Traditionally held in the spring and directly before the 24 Hours of Le Mans, many use the long straight blasts through the Ardennes…

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  • Spa entry list confirmed

    It has still not quite reached a week after last weekend’s fantastic race at Silverstone, but the FIA have already released the entry list for the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps. As well as extra cars and new driver line-ups announced there is also an update on the situation at SARD-Morand. On the weekend of May 2nd…

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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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  • Could Viper return to Le Mans?

    The news that Chrysler were going to bring their Dodge Viper GT Program to an end was sad for motorsport fans around the world. It has now been learned that it may not be the end for the Viper name. Bill Riley has made clear that he wants to bring the Viper name back to…

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  • Porsche's GT Programme in the Balance?

    Porsche is the only team on the WEC grid with both LMP and GT works entries. In 2013, the Stuttgart-based manufacturer opted to return its roots and entered the WEC with two factory 911s in cooperation with long-time Porsche companions Team Manthey. The new works team’s first lead went well, with a one-two at Le…

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  • Porsche Repeat FP1 to Stay Fastest

    A repeat of FP1 for Porsche Team see’s them remain on top in LMP1. Once again the #20 car leads the #14. The rest of the order however looks somewhat different to earlier in the day. The LMP1 teams finished the session in formation, with Porsche heading Audi, Toyota and Rebellion. The #20 Porsche once…

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  • 6 Hours of Sao Paulo Entry List Changes

    The 6 Hours of Sao Paulo is the last race of the 2014 WEC. The Brazilian round will see a big name say good-bye to the series while a big name from years past make their WEC debut at Autodrome Jose Carlos Pace. The winning trio from the previous race in Bahrain will be reunited…

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  • Race Preview – Round 7 Bahrain

    Saturday sees the FIA World Endurance Championship arrive at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir for the third running of the 6 Hours of Bahrain. As was the case in 2013, the race will start in daylight and be run into the Arabian night. In fact, with the race due to start at 4.00pm local…

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  • Porsche Close Gap in GTE-PRO Battle

    Porsche Team Manthey had a very successful race in Shanghai. The Chinese race saw the two Porsche 911 RSR cars take their second 1-2 class finish of the 2014 WEC season. The winning drivers of the GTE-Pro class, Frenchman Patrick Pilet and Ferderic Makowiecki drove 167 laps on their way to class victory. They were closely followed…

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