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 […]
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 […]
Penske rules out chance of Indianapolis hosting WEC in 2025
Penske has revealed that his aspirations to host the North American round of the WEC on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course, outlined as early as 2022, remain on hold for at least the next two seasons. “I cannot say we are ready to do something in the next 24 months,” said Penske, whose team […]
Lamborghini motorsport boss Sanna departs
The 48-year-old has been replaced on an interim basis by Rouven Mohr, who will fulfil his new responsibilities alongside his duties as chief technical officer of the overall Lamborghini organisation. The move was announced by the Italian manufacturer on Thursday in a short statement that gave no insight into the reasons for Sanna’s departure. It […]
Cadillac and Ganassi to split after 2024 WEC and IMSA seasons
Confirmation of the split after what will be four seasons has been provided by Ganassi managing director Mike Hull, who told Motorsport.com that “we are ending this chapter” of a long relationship with Cadillac parent company General Motors that has straddled IndyCars, NASCAR and Extreme E as well as sportscars. He said that it was coming […]
How Aston Martin has begun preparations for its delayed Hypercar programme
It was in the summer of 2019 when Aston Martin first announced its plan to build a Hypercar to the World Endurance Championship’s LMH rules. The intention was to enter the championship from 2021, but it won’t be until next year before the Valkyrie lines up on the grid at the Circuit de la Sarthe […]
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