Toyota reveals new-look WEC Hypercar for 2026 amid wider revamp
Toyota has taken the covers off the updated version of the Le Mans Hypercar that will contest the 2026 World Endurance Championship. Christened the Toyota TR010 Hybrid, the V6 twin-turbo-powered car marks the next iteration of the GR010 Hybrid that has been in service since the inception of the Hypercar class in 2021. This is […]
WEC 2025 BoP analysis: Ferrari
In 2025, Ferrari and AF Corse have pushed the Hypercar class to a new level, extracting even more performance from the 499P than in previous seasons, when the Italian LMH was already one of the fastest cars in the field. The 2025 season was defined by the Prancing Horse. Above all, the winning streak in the first […]
‘We are closing the gap to F1’
Ferrari’s Alessandro Pier Guidi believes the World Endurance Championship has become a genuine pathway for young drivers and now stands as the second-biggest series after Formula 1. Endurance racing has grown in popularity in recent years, fuelled by the introduction of new LMDh and LMH regulations that have attracted some of the world’s biggest brands […]
Why replacing Mercedes’ hugely successful GT3 car is such a challenge
Mercedes-AMG is working on a new GT3 car for customer and factory-supported racing. It will become the first major product to emerge from the Affalterbach Racing division, which was set up midway through 2024 as Mercedes brought an end to its long-standing relationship with HWA. The unnamed GT3 challenger is expected to be based on […]
Who is introducing updates in 2026 and who isn’t?
The 2026 endurance racing season is just a month away, with the Daytona 24 Hours marking the first event to feature top-line prototype machinery. Most manufacturers competing across the World Endurance Championship and the IMSA SportsCar Championship have opted to update their cars for 2026, meaning the Hypercar and GTP grids could look noticeably different […]
Two major manufacturers interested in WEC Hypercar entry
The World Endurance Championship could be on the verge of a major breakthrough in China, with automotive giants Chery and Lynk & Co (Geely) preparing for potential entries into Hypercar. While Chery has already presented an official roadmap through to 2030, Lynk & Co is realigning its motorsport activities toward endurance racing following its surprise […]
The Toyota youngster on the Hypercar radar
Toyota has no shortage of junior drivers within its roster, both in Japan and overseas, but one young protege has begun to stand out: Esteban Masson. The Canadian-born Frenchman has just completed his first season under Toyota’s TGR Driver Challenge Program, and his early progress suggests a promising future in endurance racing. Like many drivers, Masson started his career […]
Peugeot leaning towards upgrades, rather than all-new car, in WEC
Peugeot is now inclined to update its existing 9X8 challenger instead of pursuing an all-new Le Mans Hypercar for the World Endurance Championship. The apparent shift in Peugeot’s stance follows the introduction of a new clause in the 2026 technical regulations, allowing struggling manufacturers to request additional evo joker upgrades beyond their original allocation. The […]
Theo Pourchaire is starting second chapter in WEC but ‘deserved better’ after F2 title
Theo Pourchaire says his move to the World Endurance Championship marks the second phase of his motorsport career, but believes he “deserved better” following his 2023 Formula 2 title. Pourchaire will join Peugeot’s factory Hypercar team in the WEC next year, racing the 9X8 LMH for the full season after making an early debut in […]