Upgraded Peugeot 9X8 WEC hypercar has «even more potential than expected»
The French manufacturer found that the switch from the equal-size 31cm-wide tyres of the original car to 29cm fronts and 34cm rears produced a bigger than expected gain on the upgraded 9X8 Le Mans Hypercar. Read Also: “We have decided to go for these tyre dimensions knowing they had more potential,” said Peugeot Sport technical […]
Peugeot reveals revised 9X8 Le Mans Hypercar with rear wing
First images of a car known as the 9X8 2024 in a new livery reveal a conventional, if low-line rear wing on a car that retains the familiar look of the original version, which entered competition in the final three races of the 2022 season. The addition of the wing, which hadn’t been previously confirmed […]
Friends of Laguna Seca and Monterey County reach settlement of lawsuit
The result comes just over four months since a lawsuit was filed on December 12, 2023, against Monterey County, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors and the Friends of Laguna Seca by a group called the Highway 68 Coalition, who were alleging various issues for local residents that included increased noise and traffic during its […]
Four-time F1 world champion Vettel to test Porsche’s Le Mans hypercar
Vettel will take the wheel of the 963, which Porsche runs in collaboration with American powerhouse Penske, at a 36-hour test at MotorLand Aragon in Spain. The 36-year-old German has already turned his first laps of the prototype at Porsche’s Weissach base following extensive simulator running. “I’m looking forward to testing the Porsche 963. I […]
Hawksworth “knew it was going to be a battle” for GTD Pro win at Sebring
Hawksworth started the day on pole in the No. 14 Lexus RC F GT3, but the day quickly derailed after he was penalized and sent to the rear of the field for inadvertently striking a crew member during his first pit stop. Although the setback was significant, the three drivers were able to methodically march […]
Aston reserve Drugovich to make race return in European Le Mans Series
The Brazilian-Italian, who has not competed since the conclusion of his title-winning season in the 2022 Formula 2 Championship, will contest the full six-round ELMS in the British team’s LMP2 ORECA-Gibson 07. Drugovich will share the car with Stephane Richelmi and Ryan Cullen in place of Gabriel Aubry, who had been scheduled to continue driving […]
Bourdais reveals Cadillac suffered electrical issues in Sebring 12 Hours battle
The entry, prepared by Chip Ganassi Racing, was a force in IMSA’s once-around-the-clock endurance classic with Bourdais, Renger van der Zande and Scott Dixon at the wheel. Victory appeared to be within reach during the final stint as Bourdais emerged as the frontrunner for the majority of the final hour. However, the Frenchman was caught and […]
Sebring 12H battle with Bourdais for win “tough but fair”
A run of multiple cautions in the final hour and 20 minutes threw fuel saving out the window and set up a memorable fight for glory in the endurance classic, which played into the hands of Deletraz. The 26-year-old Swiss driver sported a set of slightly fresher tires on the No. 40 Acura ARX-06 for […]
Vote to allow Formula E drivers with WEC Spa/Berlin clash to race rejected
An electronic vote was put to all 11 Formula E team principals during the Sao Paolo E-Prix event this weekend to determine whether an FIA regulation that would prevent certain drivers from racing in Berlin could be bypassed. The unique situation comes as the first of two Berlin Formula E races, due to be held […]