The lesser-trodden path Martin is taking in joining Mercedes-AMG
Following last week’s announcement of his departure from BMW for a second time, decorated sportscar racer Maxime Martin’s move to Mercedes-AMG was announced over the weekend. «I am extremely happy to start a whole new chapter of my racing history together with the Mercedes AMG Motorsport family,» the Belgian wrote on social media. «Joining the […]
Porsche announces reduced factory drivers list, Le Mans winner Bruni dropped
Four-time Le Mans 24 Hours class winner Gianmaria Bruni is leaving Porsche’s line-up of factory drivers after eight years. The 43-year-old Italian was absent from the German marque’s works roster when it officially launched its motorsport programmes for 2025 on Saturday night. The departure follows two seasons in which Bruni did not have a seat […]
Genesis reveals V8 engine plan for LMDh contender
Genesis has revealed that its 2026 World Endurance Championship contender will be powered by a twin-turbo V8 that builds on sister marque Hyundai’s experience in the World Rally Championship. Francois-Xavier Demaison, technical director of the Hyundai Motorsport organisation masterminding the Genesis LMDh programme, explained that the internal combustion component of the hybrid powertrain was being […]
BMW signs Magnussen to LMDh roster as factory driver for 2025
Kevin Magnussen will join BMW to race its M Hybrid V8 LMDh car next year after departing the Haas Formula 1 team. The announcement made on the eve of his final race for Haas in Abu Dhabi did not stipulate which series Magnussen will contest as a factory driver for BMW, which has a presence […]
How an IMSA homecoming has been years in the making
Much has changed since Seb Priaulx last raced a Ford Mustang, the model he will contest as a member of the works GTD Pro squad in next year’s IMSA SportsCar Championship. Rewind back to 2020, and a 19-year-old Priaulx was embarking on his first year of racing in the US and just his second in […]
Genesis names Lotterer and Derani as first drivers for 2026 WEC season
Andre Lotterer and Pipo Derani are the first drivers named for the new Genesis LMDh programme that will enter the 2026 World Endurance Championship. Reigning WEC champion Lotterer and four-time Sebring 12 Hour winner Derani were revealed in the official launch of the entry of Hyundai’s premium brand into top-line sportscar racing. The wide-ranging announcement […]
Wickens explains ‘chicken or egg’ hurdles to securing IMSA seat
Robert Wickens has explained the «chicken-or-the-egg» hurdles he has faced before securing a drive in the IMSA SportsCar Championship for 2025 that marks the next phase of his racing return. The 2011 Formula Renault 3.5 champion suffered a serious spinal cord injury in an IndyCar crash at Pocono in 2018, which has left him paralysed […]
Wickens will pilot a Corvette Z06 GT3.R in IMSA’s top series, with DXDT Racing
Robert Wickens is stepping up the IMSA ladder to join the IMSA SportsCar Championship with DXDT Racing in 2025. The 35-year-old Canadian will join the team for the five sprint rounds behind the wheel of the No. 36 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R, beginning with the Grand Prix of Long Beach in April. His co-driver will […]
Aston Martin announces WEC Hypercar drivers, won’t make 2025 Daytona 24
Aston Martin has revealed the first drivers for its 2025 World Endurance Championship campaign at the same time as confirming the Valkyrie AMR-LMH will miss January’s Daytona 24 Hours. Harry Tincknell and Alex Riberas have been named in the two Hypercar class entries by Aston Martin and The Heart of Racing factory team that will […]