Former Indy 500 winner Marcus Ericsson added to WTR Daytona 24 lineup
Marcus Ericsson has been added as the final piece of Wayne Taylor Racing’s lineup for the Rolex 24 at Daytona. A full-time driver for Andretti Global in the IndyCar Series, Ericsson will drive the No. 45 Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO2 in the 24-hour endurance classic in January, alongside Danny Formal, Trent Hindman and Graham Doyle. […]
V8-powered Toyota GR GT3 launched to replace Lexus RC F GT3
Toyota has taken the covers off the highly-anticipated GR GT3 car in Japan ahead of an expected debut “around 2027”. Having first showcased the model at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in June, the first GT3 car to carry Toyota’s brand name was officially presented at the Higashi-Fuji Technical Center on Friday. The Japanese manufacturer […]
Charting its three-year WEC Hypercar journey
It’s hard to assess a programme that did not run its full course. The Porsche 963 LMDh that made its World Endurance Championship debut in 2023 was conceived for a far longer stay at the top than the three seasons it ultimately managed. But as the German manufacturer wrestled with slowing EV growth and weakening […]
Genesis signing Mathieu Jaminet explains “heavy” Porsche exit
Mathieu Jaminet has opened up about his emotional decision to leave Porsche and move to rival Genesis for the 2026 World Endurance Championship. Jaminet has been associated with Porsche for his entire professional racing career, having first joined the German manufacturer as a junior driver in 2016. He rose through the ranks to become a […]
Porsche Penske announces 2026 IMSA driver line-up after WEC exit
Porsche Penske Motorsport has announced the six drivers that will represent the team in the 2026 IMSA SportsCar Championship. Laurens Vanthoor and Kevin Estre will move over from Porsche’s now-defunct World Endurance Championship programme and reunite in IMSA’s GTP class, sharing the #6 Porsche 963 LMDh for the full season. The pair will be joined […]
Genesis signals entry into GT3 racing with Magma GT Concept
Genesis has taken its most decisive step yet toward a future in GT3 racing after unveiling the striking Magma GT Concept in France. The Korean manufacturer held a presentation at Paul Ricard on Thursday, near the brand’s new facility in Signes, where it offered a glimpse of its future products. Alongside the new GV60 Magma […]
Laurens Vanthoor eyes IMSA future but admits he has unfinished business at Le Mans
Laurens Vanthoor has expressed interest in joining IMSA after Porsche’s exit from the World Endurance Championship, but admits he’s reluctant to miss another shot at the Le Mans 24 Hours. Porsche’s shock decision to withdraw its factory team from the Hypercar class after just three seasons has created uncertainty regarding the future of its LMDh […]
First look at 2026 LMDh cars
With the official pre-season test at Daytona, the IMSA SportsCar Championship closed out 2025 and effectively opened the 2026 campaign. During running at Daytona International Speedway, the four LMDh manufacturers – Porsche, BMW, Cadillac and Acura – presented updates to their GTP machinery. Cadillac’s changes were the most striking: the V-Series.R now features a completely […]
Ben Keating won’t pull double duty in 2026 Daytona 24 Hours
Ben Keating will line up in just one car at the 2026 Daytona 24 Hours in January, ending his long-running tradition of splitting driving time across two entries. After years of pulling double duty in the blue-riband round of the IMSA SportsCar Championship, the American has revealed that he will focus his efforts on a […]