Albuquerque hopes to race at Le Mans next year before possible 2025 Acura effort
Albuquerque has raced at Le Mans every year since his debut in 2014 with the Audi LMP1 team, with 2023 marking his 10th consecutive appearance in the French endurance classic. However, the Portuguese driver faces some uncertainty regarding his plans for 2024, with the World Endurance Championship phasing out the LMP2 class from regular rounds […]
Sorensen persuaded to re-sign with Aston Martin on multi-year deal
The marque’s return to the pinnacle of sportscar racing with the Valkyrie Le Mans Hypercar announced in October and the development of an evolution version of its Vantage GT3 racer were key motivations for the Dane agreeing a new multi-year contract with Aston Martin Racing. An extension of a factory deal that began in 2015 […]
Lamborghini “satisfied” to log over 1,000km in first US test at Daytona
Not only did the new Iron Lynx-run prototype top the GTP timesheets, it covered a total of 1,150km across the two days. This was the 3.8-liter, twin-turbo V8-powered car’s first running in the United States, where it will contest IMSA SportsCar Championship Endurance Cup races from Sebring onwards, following private tests in Europe at Imola, […]
Proton welcomes Mustang Sampling for 2024 IMSA Porsche 963
The partnership will feature the signature black and gold colors – and the #5 adorned on previous Cadillac prototypes – on the livery of Proton Competition’s Porsche 963 that competes in the GTP category. “We’re delighted to have gained the support of Mustang Sampling, a committed partner with extensive experience in motorsports,” said Christian Ried, […]
Porsche reacts to Lamborghini pace, explains 963 update strategy
Lamborghini’s new prototype – the 3.8-liter, twin-turbo V8-powered SC63 – produced a 1m35s-flat lap on Wednesday, about a second off last year’s Daytona 24 Hours pole position time. It was the first time the Iron Lynx-run car had run alongside the rivals that it will race in the IMSA SportsCar Championship’s endurance events from the […]
Lamborghini “surprised” by pace of new prototype in IMSA group test
Piccini confessed he was taken aback when its new car outpaced all of its GTP class rivals on the opening day of running at Daytona on Wednesday, although it won’t compete in next month’s Daytona 24 Hours but will instead make its IMSA SportsCar Championship debut at Sebring in March. “I think it’s developing well,” […]
How ORECA is becoming an engine powerhouse
Before I joined ORECA in October 2021, my life was all about Formula 1. So although I knew ORECA as a team, from starting my career here in Le Castellet with Signature in Formula 3, I didn’t have a great deal of insight into the company beyond the fact that its chassis were dominating LMP2 […]
New BMW M4 GT3 Evo package «not just about making car faster»
BMW’s GT3 contender is set for a mid-cycle refresh in a little over 12 months, with the German manufacturer employing its former DTM team RMG in order to help with the development of an Evo package. Although a relatively new model that was officially introduced only at the beginning of 2022, BMW has already been […]
Cadillac “still really green on knowledge” of GTP car
All five IMSA GTP manufacturers – including Lamborghini’s new SC63 LMDh challenger – will be in action on Wednesday and Thursday at the 3.56-mile, 12-turn road course that incorporates sections of the high-banked oval. The opening day is for prototypes only, with GTD contenders joining on Thursday to make it an expected 43 cars on […]