Why Peugeot swapped Jean-Eric Vergne for Stoffel Vandoorne in WEC 2026
Peugeot has revealed the reason behind Jean-Eric Vergne’s move into a development role with its World Endurance Championship squad in 2026, ending his continuous run as a race driver since the programme began. Ahead of this weekend’s Bahrain finale, Peugeot revealed that Vergne will be stepping down from his race seat next year, with Stoffel […]
It’s time for Mick Schumacher to decide WEC future
Alpine says it is now “time” for Mick Schumacher to decide whether he wants to remain part of its World Endurance Championship programme in 2026, amid ongoing speculation linking the German to opportunities elsewhere. Schumacher has made a successful switch to sportscar racing after losing his Haas Formula 1 seat, scoring three podiums aboard the […]
Stoffel Vandoorne to return to Peugeot in WEC 2026, replace Jean-Eric Vergne
Stoffel Vandoorne will rejoin Peugeot’s World Endurance Championship squad in 2026 after a brief departure, replacing Jean-Eric Vergne in the team’s line-up. Vandoorne had stepped down from his role with Peugeot after the penultimate round of the season at Fuji in September, ahead of his planned switch to Genesis’ new LMDh programme in 2026. However, […]
Connor Zilisch loses shot at WEC Hypercar test drive due to NASCAR title loss
After a tearful loss in the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship race, plans to place Connor Zilisch in the upcoming World Endurance Championship (WEC) rookie test at Bahrain International Circuit have been tabled. By finishing second in the championship in the one-race finale, Zilisch does not possess the ACCUS (Automobile Competition Committee for the United States) license […]
Who is driving in WEC’s Bahrain rookie test?
The World Endurance Championship will hold its traditional rookie test at the Bahrain International Circuit on Sunday, 9 November — a day after the 2025 season concludes in the Gulf nation. The test offers teams a chance to evaluate prospective talent and allows newly signed drivers to sample their cars for the first time. In […]
Hyundai signings bolster WEC and WRC resources
Hyundai Motorsport has strengthened its resources by adding two valuable members of staff, which will oversee programmes in the World Rally Championship and World Endurance Championship. The Korean marque has created two new roles within its organisation in the form of Operations Director and Head of Engineering, which will be filled by the experienced Sebastien […]
Ferrari’s title bid boosted by BoP for WEC’s Bahrain 8 Hours
Ferrari has received a double Balance of Performance break for this weekend’s Bahrain World Endurance Championship 2025 finale, as it attempts to claim both the drivers’ and manufacturers’ titles. The Italian manufacturer’s 499P Le Mans Hypercar will start the Bahrain 8 Hours 5kg lighter and with 3kW (4bhp) more baseline power than last time out […]
How Aston Martin transformed its season to become a genuine WEC & IMSA contender
The Heart of Racing team boss Ian James, right back at the start of the year, threw the idea of Aston Martin’s Valkyrie Le Mans Hypercar notching up a podium before its maiden season was out. “That would be nice,” he said. It didn’t look very realistic over the first half of THOR’s parallel campaigns […]
Le Mans winner James Calado signs new Ferrari WEC contract
Le Mans 24 Hours winner James Calado has signed a multi-year contract extension with Ferrari starting from next season’s World Endurance Championship. The 36-year-old’s deal was announced on Friday ahead of next week’s WEC 2025 finale in Bahrain, where Calado will arrive leading the standings with Antonio Giovinazzi and Alessandro Pier Guidi. It will further […]