Le Mans
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The 24 Hours of Le Mans begins
If you think that the 24 Hours of Le Mans is just about racing twice around the clock, then you’re very much mistaken. Preparations for the great race begin over two weeks before the race weekend. We have taken a look at the key dates between now and the 24 Heures so you can keep…
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Ginetta gearing up for Le Mans 24 Hours
One of the biggest question marks hanging over the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps was the absence of the pair of Ginetta G60-LT-P1s run by CEFC TRSM Racing. After a slight adjustment to the driver line-up, it now appears that the British marque may have stepped in to ensure the pair of LMP1 cars are able…
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Driver’s View: Dominik Kraihamer in Spa
Dominik Kraihamer began his WEC Super Season last weekend at Spa. Once again the young Austrian will be driving for Bykolles Racing Team in the LMP1 class. We caught up with him to get his opinion on the first round of the season and the team’s chances in Le Mans. “The race in Spa was…
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The WEC family pull together for Toyota
Sunday the 19th of June 2016 was the day that Toyota should have won the 24 Hours of Le Mans. However, a suspected turbo issue handed victory to Porsche with three minutes left out of the 1440. The devastation of what had happened to Toyota was felt by everyone, and the entire sportscar community has…
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LMP1 is a big learning curve says Nelson Piquet Jr
Nelson Piquet Jr made his LMP1 debut for Rebellion Racing at the Six Hours of Silverstone a fortnight ago. The Brazilian driver admitted that with just one race now until the 24 Hours of Le Mans, he is in for a steep learning curve. After qualifying at Silverstone Piquet Jr told WEC-Magazin that a gear…
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Matthew Howson and Richard Bradley return to KCMG for Le Mans
Despite not running a full season in LMP2 this year, KCMG will be back in the prototype class at Le Mans in a bid to defend their 2015 success. Today (28/04/2016), the Chinese team has confirmed that 2015 Le Mans winners, Matthew Howson and Richard Bradley will return to the team alongside Tsugio Matsuda for…
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Sir Chris Hoy confirmed in Algarve Pro Racing’s Le Mans Line-up
Sir Chris Hoy has been confirmed on the entry list for this year’s 24 Hour of Le Mans as a driver for the Algarve Pro Racing team. The 40 year-old Olympian will drive alongside fellow Brit, Michael Munemann and Frenchman Andrea Pizzitola in the #25 car LMP2 car. Despite being renowned for holding the accolade…
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Five reasons why season five can be the best WEC season yet
Since the beginning of the FIA World Endurance Championship back in 2012 the championship has gone from strength to strength. Now, on the eve of the series’ fifth year, we are set for what could be the best season yet. We take a look at five reasons that season five of the WEC can live up to expectation.…
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Porsche “Ready for title defence”
One day later than Audi, Porsche have revealed their 2016 LMP1 challenger. A strong 2015 for the German team has left them with a tough act to follow this season. However Porsche’s LMP1 Vice President, Fritz Enzinger has said that the new “Le Mans Prototype is ready for the title defence”. The new Porsche 919 Hybrid has over…