United Autosports has announced that Darren Leung will be joining the Wakefield-based squad to drive alongside Marino Sato in the team’s #95 McLaren 720S GT3 EVO for the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship. Leung has enjoyed a rapid rise through the sportscar racing ranks, having begun his racing career just four years ago. Leung began […]
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Michelin confirmed as WEC Hypercar exclusive tyre supplier until ‘at least 2029’
Michelin, the world’s largest tyre supplier, has been confirmed as the exclusive tyre suppler to the FIA World Endurance Championship Hypercar grid until at least 2029. Michelin has been supplying its tyres to the senior class since the inception of the WEC in 2012 and has been the exclusive supplier for the past seven seasons. […]
Genesis Magma Racing reveals WEC/IMSA entry alongside LMP2 entry in 2025 ELMS
Gensesis Magma Racing has revealed its GMR-001 Hypercar in preparation for the Korean manufacturer’s entry into the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2026 and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in 2027. The team has also announced an entry into the 2025 European Le Mans Series as part of its preparations. The Genesis Magma GMR-001 has […]
Iron Dames to contest 2025 FIA WEC with Manthey / Porsche
The Iron Dames, the project founded by Deborah Mayer to promote and support women in motorsport, has announced that the team will continue to compete in the FIA World Endurance Championship and will work with Manthey, one of the world’s leading Porsche racing teams. Manthey, with headquarters at Meuspath, close to the Nürburgring, was founded […]
Cadillac Hertz Team Jota confirms drivers for 2025 WEC
Cadillac Hertz Team Jota has announced its drivers for the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship, the first for Sam Hignett and David Clark’s Frant-based squad as a works team. Earl Bamber and Alex Lynn will return for their third consecutive season as Cadillac teammates and will be joined by Sebastien Bourdais. The French driver is […]
Hyundai Motorsport to enter endurance racing with Genesis brand
Hyundai Motorsport has announced that it intends to enter top-level endurance racing, subject to entry being granted by the series organisers, with a programme marketed under its premium Genesis brand. In a release on September 12th Hyundai Motorsport and Genesis said: “Genesis is proud to announce its ambitious entry into the world of endurance racing […]