Date announced for 2027 Rolex 24
Daytona International Speedway announced today the 65th edition of the Rolex 24 will take place January 28-31, 2027. Additionally, the Roar Before the Rolex 24 will run from January 22-24. “With so many fans traveling from all 50 states and dozens of countries for North America’s most prestigious sportscar race, we wanted to give fans […]
McLaren announces first driver for 2027 WEC Hypercar programme
McLaren has named former Peugeot driver Mikkel Jensen as the first signing for its World Endurance Championship Hypercar programme for 2027. The Dane will race for McLaren United Autosports in the WEC next year, while also playing a «significant» role in the development of the as-yet-unnamed LMDh prototype that will succeed the McLaren F1 GTR […]
Victor Martins to juggle Alpine WEC seat with Williams F1 test role
Formula 2 race winner Victor Martins will join Alpine’s Hypercar programme in the World Endurance Championship, while assuming the role of test and reserve driver at the Williams Formula 1 team. Martins spent a large part of his junior career as part of Alpine’s driving academy, winning the Formula 3 title on his second attempt […]
How Manthey Porsche will operate its ‘first’ IMSA campaign
One of the biggest names in GT racing is venturing into North America this year to contest the endurance leg of the IMSA SportsCar Championship. Manthey Racing will field a pair of Porsche 911 GT3 R entries in the five long-distance races that form the Michelin Endurance Cup. Manthey’s IMSA programme will be spearheaded by […]
Victor Martins leaves F2 to join Alpine’s WEC Hypercar programme
Formula 2 race winner Victor Martins will reunite with Alpine in 2026, joining its Hypercar programme in the World Endurance Championship. Martins spent a large part of his junior career as part of Alpine’s driving academy, winning the Formula 3 title on his second attempt in 2022. He spent the next two seasons racing in […]
Fix operational errors and win Le Mans again
Toyota has outlined its objectives for the 2026 World Endurance Championship, stating it wants to end its Le Mans 24 Hours victory drought and reduce operational errors. Once the benchmark in the WEC’s top division, Toyota went the first seven rounds of the 2025 season without scoring a race win, before finally breaking through in […]
2026 Daytona 24 Hours BoP analysis: IMSA also silences teams
Following the WEC’s lead, IMSA imposes strict rules on BoP-related comments by drivers, teams and manufacturers whilst releasing the BoP for the 64th Daytona 24 Hours. Mirroring the World Endurance Championship (WEC), IMSA has introduced stricter communication rules concerning the Balance of Performance (BoP). Critical remarks from participants can now lead to significant penalties. The new […]
JDC-Miller confirms Rolex 24 driver lineup
JDC-Miller Motorsports has confirmed its driver roster for the 2026 edition of the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona. Tijmen van der Helm, Nico Pino, and Kaylen Frederick will partner to co-drive the No. 85 5 Porsche 963 later this month. Van der Helm returns to JDC-Miller for his fourth consecutive season competing in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar […]
DXDT Racing confirm Scott McLaughlin as part of Rolex 24 roster
DXDT Racing finally revealed its driver roster for the upcoming Rolex 24 At Daytona. The team, which is entering its second season in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Series, confirmed the No. 36 Corvette Z06 GT3.R that competes in the Grand Touring Daytona (GTD) class will be shared by IndyCar star Scott McLaughlin, along with Charlie […]