WEC

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...
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...
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...
Max Verstappen, ESports, Le Mans 24 Hours

Verstappen, Montoya, Palou enter to compete in Le Mans 24 Hours Virtual

Max Verstappen has entered himself to race in Le Mans 24 Hours Virtual which features the likes of Juan Pablo Montoya, Alex Palou and more. The Le Mans 24 Hours Virtual will return on January...
Ferrari, Santander, F1

Santander returns as premium partner of Ferrari from F1 2022

Banco Santander has made its return as premium partner of Ferrari in multiple championships in 2022, including F1. Having partnered with Ferrari until the 2017 season, one of Spain's largest bank - Banco Santander -...
LMDh, Porsche, WEC

Porsche shares first image of LMDh car, reveals Nasr/Cameron as drivers

Porsche shares first image of its LMDh car to compete in FIA WEC and IMSA series' as Felipe Nasr and Dane Cameron named as drivers. Porsche is set to start the 2022 motorsport season with...
Mohammed Ben Sulayem, FIA

Mohammed Ben Sulayem named new FIA President succeeding Todt

Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been elected as the new FIA President after defeating Graham Stoker in presidential election. Sulayem won against Stoker (36.62%) after 61.62% of votes went in favour of the UAE native in...
FIA, FIA Prize Gala

Alonso, Hamilton, Piastri & others win awards in 2021 FIA Prize Gala

The 2021 FIA Gala had trophy ceremony not only for the champions but the likes of Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso, Oscar Piastri and more were rewarded as well. Despite the COVID-19 restrictions in place, the...
Toyota, Kamui Kobayashi, WEC

Kobayashi made Toyota WEC team principal; Hirakawa confirmed too

Toyota has shared its line-up for FIA WEC along with Super Formula and Super GT for 2022 as Kamui Kobayashi to share his driving with team boss role. TOYOTA GAZOO Racing will enter the 2022...
Alfa Romeo, Frederic Vasseur, Antonio Giovinazzi

Vasseur discussed with Giovinazzi about disappointment of losing F1 seat

Frederic Vasseur and Antonio Giovinazzi already cleared out any of the differences after his drop from F1 team as the Italian adds more on future. Last month, it was announced that Giovinazzi was to be...
WEC, 8 Hours of Bahrain

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

#8 Toyota took the FIA WEC 8 Hours of Bahrain win from #7 crew in the Hypercar category, but the latter were crowned the drivers' champions. Toyota Gazoo Racing’s Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and Jose...
Kazuki Nakajima, WEC, Toyota

Nakajima to end his WEC career but likely to remain with Toyota family

Former F1 driver Kazuki Nakajima will end his FIA WEC career after the 8 Hours of Bahrain race, but he is likely to remain with the Toyota family. Having ended his F1 stint in 2009,...
WEC, 6 Hours of Bahrain

WEC: #7 extends points lead with 6 Hours of Bahrain win; Toyota seals title

#7 Toyota extended its FIA WEC points lead after 6 Hours of Bahrain win in the Hypercar class as the Japanese manufacturer sealed the teams' title. Hypercar: The No.7 Toyota GR010 Hybrid Hypercar driven by Jose-Maria...
F1, Beyond The Grid Podcast, Daniel Ricciardo, Jean-Eric Vergne

Podcast: Ricciardo, Vergne reflect on multiple topics in two episodes

The F1 Beyond The Grid podcast features Daniel Ricciardo and Jean-Eric Vergne on different episodes where they discuss about multiple things.  Daniel Ricciardo: The F1 Beyond The Grid podcast had Ricciardo returning for the second time,...
Marta Garcia, W Series, WEC, Alice Powell, Jamie Chadwick

Garcia reveals anxiety for W Series miss; Chadwick/Powell get WEC test

Marta Garcia missed the final race of the W Series due to her anxiety issue as Jamie Chadwick and Alice Powell get FIA WEC test. Having seen through all of the races in the 2021...
Sebastien Ogier, WRC, WEC, Toyota

Ogier completes sim session ahead of WEC test with Toyota

Sebastien Ogier is done with his simulator session ahead of his maiden FIA WEC test with Toyota after the season's final round in Bahrain. The WRC champion - who is in the title fight against...
Zak Brown, McLaren, Formula E, WEC

Brown elaborates on McLaren’s deliberations regarding Formula E & WEC

Zak Brown explains McLaren's current dilemma and deliberations with regards to both Formula E and WEC's LMDh/Hypercar bid.  The year 2021 has been a great for McLaren so far, they are fighting for the third...
Prema, Iron Lynx, WEC

Prema to collaborate with Iron Lynx for WEC LMP2 effort in 2022

Single-seater giants Prema Powerteam has announced its FIA WEC entry from 2022 onward in collaboration with Iron Lynx outfit. Having joined forces with Iron Lynx last month, single-seater giants Prema has announced its first step...
Cadillac, WEC, IMSA, LMDh, CGR, Action Express

Cadillac partners with CGR & Action Express under LMDh rule from 2023

Cadillac has announced its bid to enter the FIA WEC and IMSA's WeatherTech Championship's with its new LMDh car in partnership with Chip Ganassi Racing and Action Express. The reports of Cadillac joining the LMDh...
Toyota, WEC, Le Mans 24 Hours

Toyota founder and #7 crew reflect on 2021 Le Mans 24 Hours victory

Toyota team founder Akio Toyoda along with #7 crew of Mike Conway, Jose Mario Lopez and Kamui Kobayashi reflect on their 2021 FIA WEC Le Mans 24 Hours win. It was a long time coming...
WEC, Le Mans 24

WEC: #7 Toyota breaks its jinx to finally win Le Mans 24 Hours race

The #7 Toyota broke its jinx to finally win the FIA WEC Le Mans 24 Hours ahead of #8, to also become the first-ever Hypercar winner too. The #7 Toyota GR010 Hybrid Hypercar takes comfortable...
Alpine, WEC, Le Mans 24 Hours, F1, Alpine

Video: Alonso drives Alpine F1 car as WEC champion at Le Mans 24

Fernando Alonso drove the Alpine F1 machine ahead of the start of the 2021 FIA WEC's Le Mans 24 Hours, with Esteban Ocon also present. Alonso and Alpine made history at Circuit de la Sarthe...

WEC reveals calendar for 2022 season with Le Mans back in June

The FIA WEC has revealed the 2022 calendar consisting of six races, where Le Mans 24 Hours is to return to its original month of June. On the eve of the 2021 Le Mans 24...
WEC, Toyota, 6 Hours of Monza

WEC: #7 Toyota wins 6 Hours of Monza from Alpine, United Autosports

#7 Toyota crew fought-through to win FIA WEC 6 Hours of Monza ahead of #36 Alpine in the LM Hypercar category as LMP2 winner ends up on main podium. The No.7 Toyota GR010 Hybrid driven...
Valentino Rossi, Ferrari, MotoGP

Ferrari don’t think Rossi will be in for Hypercar drive but GT is doable

Ferrari head of GT Sports Activities, Antonello Coletta, says MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi is unlikely to be in line for Hypercar drive, but GT is doable. After the ACO and FIA decided to revamp the...