Hypercar manufacturers free to develop bespoke hybrid systems as WEC outlines 2030 rules
Manufacturers will remain free to develop their own chassis and hybrid systems when the World Endurance Championship’s Hypercar category moves towards the LMDh rulebook for 2030. New regulations being put in place for after the end of the homologation period of the current cars will outlaw the four-wheel-drive currently allowed under the Le Mans Hypercar rules […]
IMSA stars complete Ford’s 2027 WEC Hypercar line-up
Ford has signed Matt Campbell, Nick Yelloly and Tom Blomqvist for its entry into the Hypercar class of the World Endurance Championship in 2027. They join the previously announced trio of Mike Rockenfeller, Sebastian Priaulx and Logan Sargeant, with the entire six-strong driver line-up present for the official announcement on Friday at the eve of […]
Why does Michelin’s new Le Mans slick tyre have a tread pattern?
If you look at the brand-new Michelin Pilot Sport Endurance tyres on the Hypercar and GTP machinery this season, you will have noticed something highly unusual. Instead of the traditionally smooth, glossy surface of a racing slick, the 2026 Hypercar rubber features a distinctive visible pattern. Slick tyres are supposed to maximize the contact patch with […]
Where the hypercars stand before the race
The Hypercar field at the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours is closer than ever, making predictions harder than ever before. However, clear trends emerge looking at the long-run data. To eliminate qualifying simulations, we used the exact same method as during the official test day. We only factored in lap times between 3m27.000s and 3m33.999s […]
Le Mans polesetter Dries Vanthoor on record-breaking lap, penalty drama, and BMW’s odds for victory
Motorsport: Dries, yesterday you officially set the fastest ever Hypercar lap at Le Mans, in 3m22.564s. Can you tell us about that lap, and what it was like from your perspective? Dries Vanthoor: “It was a great day yesterday, obviously. I think the lap itself was pretty good. I can’t do much better than that. […]
Peugeot supports 2030 Hypercar rules direction but is not committing at this stage
Peugeot is supportive of the direction the World Endurance Championship is taking with the next Hypercar regulations, but the French manufacturer believes it is still too early to confirm its involvement in the category beyond 2029. Committed to endurance racing through 2029, Peugeot welcomed Friday’s announcement by the ACO and the FIA regarding the evolution […]
Silverstone added to expanded nine-round 2027 WEC schedule
The United Kingdom will return to the World Endurance Championship for the first time in eight years, with Silverstone joining an expanded nine-round calendar for the 2027 season. Ahead of this weekend’s Le Mans 24 Hours, WEC promoters the FIA and the Automobile Club de l’Ouest confirmed the addition of a six-hour race at the […]
JDC-Miller MotorSports confirms Laurin Heinrich for Six Hours of the Glen
JDC-Miller MotorSports has announced that Laurin Heinrich will drive its #5 Porsche 963 at the Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen later this month. The German, who has split driving duties this season in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship between Porsche Penske Motorsport and JDC-Miller MotorSports, was originally expected to miss the trip to Upstate New […]
Cadillac beats BMW… in FP4
1 Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA HYPERCAR 38 S. Bourdais E. Bamber J. Aitken Cadillac V-Series.R 14 3’26.843 237.153 2 BMW M Team WRT HYPERCAR 20 R. Frijns R. Rast S. Van Der Linde BMW M Hybrid V8 10 +0.194 3’27.037 0.194 236.931 3 Toyota Racing HYPERCAR 7 M. Conway K. Kobayashi N. de Vries […]