Mick Schumacher open-minded about future despite single-seater affinity
Mick Schumacher says he is keeping his options open for next year, despite having shown a clear inclination towards returning to single-seaters after two seasons in the World Endurance Championship. Schumacher’s future has been a subject of intense speculation over the last few months, particularly following his maiden IndyCar test with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing […]
‘It’s bad news for WEC’
Several manufacturers have shared their views on Porsche’s decision to withdraw from the World Endurance Championship’s Hypercar class after the 2025 season. The German manufacturer, which holds the record for the most outright victories at the Le Mans 24 Hours, is scaling back its programme with the 963 LMDh after just three seasons in the […]
Jack Aitken replaces Jenson Button in Cadillac’s 2026 WEC line-up
One-time Formula 1 starter Jack Aitken will join Cadillac’s World Endurance Championship line-up next year, replacing the retired Jenson Button at the factory Jota team. Aitken, who has been representing the GM marque in the IMSA SportsCar Championship since 2023, will share the #38 Cadillac V-Series.R with incumbents Earl Bamber and Sebastien Bourdais. This will […]
Ferrari driver Alessio Rovera ‘not in frame’ for 2026 WEC Hypercar seat
Factory Ferrari GT driver Alessio Rovera is currently not under consideration for a move up to the Hypercar class of the World Endurance Championship with AF Corse in 2026, according to the Italian manufacturer. A member of Ferrari’s factory stable since 2022, Rovera is seen as one of the hottest prospects in LMGT3, completing this season […]
Manthey certain of 2026 WEC LMGT3 entry despite Porsche’s Hypercar exit
Manthey Racing remains optimistic that Porsche’s withdrawal from the World Endurance Championship’s Hypercar class will not hinder its chances of securing a place in the LMGT3 division with the German marque in 2026. For participation in LMGT3, the WEC’s rulemakers the FIA and the Automobile Club de l’Ouest give priority to manufacturers already represented in […]
Ferrari commits to WEC Hypercar class until end of 2029 season
Ferrari will remain in the World Endurance Championship’s Hypercar class until at least the end of the 2029 season. The newly-crowned 2025 WEC manufacturers’ and drivers’ title winner has revealed that it has added two years to its original commitment to the top class, in line with the extension of the current rules cycle announced […]
Ferrari compares maiden WEC Hypercar title to Le Mans wins
Ferrari says clinching its maiden Hypercar title in the World Endurance Championship gives it a “different satisfaction” to winning the Le Mans 24 Hours. The Prancing Horse swept both the drivers’ and the manufacturers’ championships after its three 499Ps finished third, fourth and fifth in the season-ending Bahrain 8 Hours. It marks Ferrari’s first prototype […]
Toyota relieved 2025 WEC season is ‘over’ after year of frustrations
Toyota’s technical director David Floury said he is glad to see the back of the 2025 World Endurance Championship, despite ending the year with a morale-boosting victory in Bahrain 8 Hours. The Japanese manufacturer endured its worst season in the WEC’s top class in years, as constant frustrations with the Balance of Performance left it […]
Toyota retains all six Hypercar drivers for WEC 2026
Toyota will head into the 2026 World Endurance Championship with an unchanged driver line-up across its two factory Hypercar entries. Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and Nyck de Vries will continue to share the #7 Toyota GR010 Hybrid next season, with Sebastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley and Ryo Hirakawa continuing in the sister #8 car. The announcement was […]