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BMW, Valentino Rossi

BMW signs Rossi as its factory driver for 2023 season

Valentino Rossi has joined the BMW Motorsport family becoming the 21st member of the German manufacturer for the 2023 season. The BMW M works driver squad for the 2023 season is gaining a well-known 21st...
FIA, Lewis Hamilton, Zane Maloney

Hamilton, Maloney winners in ’22 FIA Prize Gala other than champs

The 2022 FIA Giving Gala had trophy ceremony not only for the champions but the likes of Lewis Hamilton, Zane Maloney and more were rewarded as well. The 2022 FIA Prize Giving Gala was held...
Romain Grosjean, Lamborghini

Grosjean joins Lamborghini Iron Lynx in WEC/IMSA championships

Romain Grosjean has joined Lamborghini Iron Lynx outfit to compete in the LMDh class in WEC and IMSA championships from 2024. Lamborghini Squadra Corse is delighted to announce the arrival of Romain Grosjean as an...
Honda, F1, Red Bull, AlphaTauri

Video: Honda hosts ‘Thanks Day’ at Motegi as all F1 drivers attend

Honda had its 'Thanks Day' at Twin Ring Motegi with hosts of its prominent stars in action especially from F1 and MotoGP side. After the 'Thanks Day' of the last few seasons were stalled due...
WEC, Toyota

WEC: #7 Toyota wins 8 Hours of Bahrain but #8 secures title

#7 Toyota lead a 1-2 in WEC 8 Hours of Bahrain in Hypercar class with the #8 securing the drivers' title in a two-way fight. Toyota Gazoo Racing took a conclusive 1-2 finish in the...
WEC, IMSA, Lamborghini, Iron Lynx

Lamborghini partners with Iron Lynx for WEC, IMSA championships

Lamborghini has announced a partnership with Iron Lynx for GT3 competition along with LMDh programme in WEC and IMSA championships. Lamborghini Squadra Corse and Iron Lynx have announced that they will join forces as both...
Ferrari, WEC, Hypercar

Ferrari unveils Hypercar in new livery ahead of WEC lead class run

Ferrari has unveiled the '499P' - its Hypercar - as it readies itself for the premier class run in the FIA WEC series and Le Mans 24 Hours. 50 years on: return to the elite...
WEC, FIA

WEC releases 7-race provisional calendar for 2023 season

WEC has released a 7-race provisional calendar for the 2023 season which was approved by the FIA WMSC through an e-vote. The FIA World Motor Sport Council has approved the seven-round 2023 FIA World Endurance...
FIA, Natalie Robyn

FIA names Natalie Robyn as governing body’s first-ever CEO

The FIA has named Natalie Robyn as its first-ever CEO, who will look after the commercial side of things for the governing body. Joining the FIA in the near future, American-born Natalie is a leading...
Sebastian Vettel, ROC, Race of Champions

Vettel, Hakkinen part of Race of Champions line-up for 2023

Sebastian Vettel, Mika Hakkinen are part of the names announced for 2023 Race of Champions by the organisers, to be held in Sweden again. The Race Of Champions (ROC) will make a return to the...
WEC, 6 Hours of Fuji

WEC: #8 Toyota wins 6 Hours of Fuji from #7 in Hypercar class

#8 Toyota led sister #7 to win the Hypercar class in FIA WEC 6 Hours of Fuji, with #36 Alpine ending up third in the order. Toyota Gazoo Racing most certainly harnessed a home advantage...
WEC, 6 Hours of Monza

WEC: Alpine wins 6 Hours of Monza as Peugeot makes Hypercar debut

#36 Alpine claimed 6 Hours of Monza win in FIA WEC from the Toyota pair in the lead Hypercar category as Peugeot made its debut. Alpine Team ELF took a memorable victory at the 6...
WEC, Penske, Porsche

Penske reveals WEC/IMSA’s Porsche 963 car along with driver line-up

Porsche Penske reveals its 963 machinery - the hybrid LMDh car - along with its driver line-up for WEC and IMSA championships. The Porsche Penske Motorsport team sends the new Porsche 963 to hunt for...
WEC, Toyota Le Mans 24 Hours

WEC: #8 Toyota leads sister #7 in 2022 Le Mans 24 Hours win

#8 Toyota took the FIA WEC Le Mans 24 Hours win in Hypercar class from sister #7 machine, with #38 JOTA winning the LMP2 category. Sebastien Buemi, Ryo Hirakawa and Brendon Hartley in the No.8...
Lamborghini, WEC, IMSA, LMDh

Lamborghini commits to LMDh programme for ’24 season in WEC & IMSA

Lamborghini Squadra Corse is to join both WEC and IMSA championships with their new LMDh machinery from 2024 season onward. Lamborghini Squadra Corse is developing its first LMDh prototype, which will debut in 2024 in...
WEC, Toyota

WEC: #7 Toyota wins 6 Hours of Spa; LMP2 car finishes on main podium

The #7 Toyota took the FIA WEC win in 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps from #36 Alpine in the lead Hypercar category. The No.7 Toyota GR010 Hybrid Hypercar took its first win of the 2022 WEC...
WEC, 1000 Miles of Sebring, Alpine

WEC: Alpine secures first Hypercar win in 1000 Miles of Sebring

Alpine secured its first outright FIA WEC win in 1000 Miles of Sebring in the Hypercar class, with United Autosports taking it in LMP2. Having secured pole position by 1.3s, the Alpine took control of...
Kevin Magnussen, Guenther Steiner, Haas, F1

Magnussen, Steiner expand on decision to return/rehire, quick deal & more

Kevin Magnussen expands on the decision to make his F1 return which he had stopped thinking about, as Guenther Steiner adds on taking him. Magnussen was in a “happy place” after leaving Formula 1 at...
WEC, Le Mans, Le Mans 24

WEC releases entry list for 2022 Le Mans 24 Hours after G-Drive’s exit

The FIA has released the entry list for the 2022 WEC Le Mans 24 Hours event which was delayed due to the geopolitical situation. The 2022 race, returning to its usual mid-June slot, is set...
Kevin Magnussen, F1, Haas

Magnussen signs multi-year F1 deal with Haas to replace Mazepin

Kevin Magnussen has made a shock return to F1 with Haas in a new multi-year deal from 2022 to partner Mick Schumacher. After Danish media broke the news of Magnussen in consideration for the Haas...
Roman Rusinov, G-Drive

Rusinov refuses to sign declaration; G-Drive unlikely to race in WEC/ELMS

Roman Rusinov is refusing to sign the FIA declaration as his G-Drive Racing outfit is unlikely to race in FIA WEC and or ELMS championships. After the FIA allowed drivers and teams to compete in...
FIA, WMSC, Russia, Belarus

FIA shares further details including ‘driver commitment’ declaration to race

The FIA has released further details regarding its decision of not allowing Russian and Belarus drivers and officials in racing events. Following the announcement from FIA World Motor Sport Council regarding the decision to limit...
Daniil Kvyat, Russia

Kvyat urges IOC and motorsport federations to not ban Russian athletes

Daniil Kvyat has released a statement regarding the ongoing invasion where the former F1 driver has urged IOC and motorsport federations to be mindful before taking a decision. The International Olympic Committee released a statement...
FIA, Ukraine

Ukraine federation writes back to FIA seeking ban on Russia, Belarus

The Ukraine federation has written back to FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem as they call for sanctions and ban on Russian motorsport federation. With the invasion of Russia of Ukraine, the relationship between the two...
Alpine, F1, Daniil Kvyat

Alpine reveals four drivers in its F1 academy; Kvyat joins WEC grid for ’22

Alpine has revealed the names of four drivers in its F1 academy for the 2022 season, as Daniil Kvyat joins WEC grid with G-Drive Racing. After the promotion of Oscar Piastri to reserve role and...
ROCC, Sebastien Loeb, Sebastian Vettel

Loeb beats Vettel to win individual ROC; Team Norway takes Nations Cup

Sebastien Loeb beats Sebastian Vettel to win individual Race of Champions event, as Team Norway took the Nations Cup glory in Sweden. Individual: France’s world rally legend Sébastien Loeb put in a stunning performance to eclipse...
Sebastien Ogier, WEC, LMP2

Ogier secures full-time WEC seat in new-look Richard Mille LMP2 team

WRC champion Sebastien Ogier has secured a full-time FIA WEC seat in new-look Richard Mille team in the LMP2 category. Having tested with Toyota in Hypercar class - even in recent days - Ogier has...
Le Mans Virtual, Redline, WEC

#70 Redline wins 2022 Le Mans Virtual; Verstappen’s #123 crashed out

Max Verstappen's run in 2022 Le Mans Virtual ended early after a crash when he was driving in lead but sister #70 Redline outfit secured the win. After running uninterrupted, the 24 Hours of Le...
Zak Brown, McLaren

McLaren likely to take a decision on Formula E/WEC by Q1 of 2022

Zak Brown states that McLaren will take a decision on its Formula E and or World Endurance Championship adventures by Q1 of this year. McLaren announced its intention to review the Formula E programme at...
WEC

WEC releases entry list for the 2022 season across categories

The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) has released the entry list for the 2022 season across the categories, Hypercar, LMP2, LMGTE Pro and Am. Season 10 of the FIA World Endurance Championship will see championship’s...