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35 MILESI Charles (fra), HABSBURG-LOTHRINGEN Ferdinand (aut), CHATIN Paul-Loup (fra), Alpine Endurance Team #35, Alpine A424, Hypercar, action, pitlane, during the 2024 Rolex 6 Hours of Sao Paulo, 5th round of the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship, from July 12 to 14, 2024 on the Autódromo José Carlos Pace in Interlagos, Brazil - Photo Fabrizio Boldoni / DPPI

WEC Champion Pays Touching Tribute F1 Star - 'Needed Lando To Become A Real Driver'

Ferdinand Habsburg credits his success in endurance racing to the intense competition and development he experienced racing alongside former teammate and F1 star Lando Norris.

Lydia Mee
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35 MILESI Charles (fra), HABSBURG-LOTHRINGEN Ferdinand (aut), CHATIN Paul-Loup (fra), Alpine Endurance Team #35, Alpine A424, Hypercar, action, pitlane, during the 2024 Rolex 6 Hours of Sao Paulo, 5th round of the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship, from July 12 to 14, 2024 on the Autódromo José Carlos Pace in Interlagos, Brazil - Photo Fabrizio Boldoni / DPPI
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WEC Champion Pays Touching Tribute F1 Star - 'Needed Lando To Become A Real Driver'

Ferdinand Habsburg credits his success in endurance racing to the intense competition and development he experienced racing alongside former teammate and F1 star Lando Norris.

Lydia Mee
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Genesis Turns Its Back on F1 to Commit to 2026 WEC Programme

Genesis has decided not to enter Formula 1, instead committing to the World Endurance Championship in 2026. This pivot comes as the luxurty brand aims to align

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50 FUOCO Antonio (ita), MOLINA Miguel (spa), NIELSEN Nicklas (dnk), Ferrari AF Corse, Ferrari 499P #50, Hypercar, action during the 2024 6 Hours of Fuji, 7th round of the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship, from September 13 to 15, 2024 on the Fuji Speedway in Oyama, Shizuoka, Japan
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WEC News: Ferrari and Toyota Get a Boost in Bahrain

As the culmination of the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship approaches, attention turns to the much-anticipated finale at the Bahrain International Circuit

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Apr 20, 2024; Long Beach, California, USA; Arrow McLaren driver Theo Pourchaire (6) of France during qualifying at Long Beach Street Circuit. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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F2 Champion And Former IndyCar Driver Lands WEC Test with Peugeot

Formula 2 champion Theo Pourchaire has been selected to test a Peugeot sportscar prototype during a World Endurance Championship rookie session in Bahrain.

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FIA World Endurance Championship 2018 Stop 8 - Le Mans, France
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FIA Announces Changes To World Endurance Championship Regulations

The FIA World Motor Sport Council, chaired by President Mohammed Ben Sulayem, approved several key sporting and technical regulations for the FIA World Enduranc

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July 5, 2009; Monterey, CA; Moto GP rider Valentino Rossi at a post race press conference after the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
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Motorsport Icon Valentino Rossi Teases Racing Retirement

Valentino Rossi, the legendary MotoGP champion, is considering reducing his racing commitments after the 2024 season due to personal reasons.

Lydia Mee
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Oct 22, 2023; Austin, Texas, USA; BWT Alpine F1 driver Pierre Gasly (10) of Team France drives during the 2023 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Alpine WEC Engine Future Confirmed As F1 Power Unit Project Remains Under Threat Of Closure

Alpine's vice president of motorsport, Bruno Famin, has confirmed that Renault will continue to produce engines for its World Endurance Championship (WEC) cars,

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May 7, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Former racing driver Jenson Button arrives for the Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-Imagn Images
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Jenson Button Casts Doubt Over His WEC Racing Future

Former F1 champion Jenson Button's future in the WEC is uncertain as he hints at a possible departure from the series.

Lydia Mee
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Oct 23, 2022; Austin, Texas, USA; Haas F1 Team driver Mick Schumacher (47) of Team Germany walks on to the track before the running of the U.S. Grand Prix F1 race at Circuit of the Americas. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Mick Schumacher Gives Touching Social Media Tribute After First Podium Finish In WEC

Alpine World Endurance Championship (WEC) driver Mick Schumacher gave a touching tribute to his teammates and team on X after making his way onto the podium at

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Oct 21, 2022; Austin, Texas, USA; Haas F1 Team driver Mick Schumacher (47) arrives for practice for the U.S. Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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WEC News: Mick Schumacher Praises Alpine for 'Worst Car' to Podium Success at Fuji

Mick Schumacher has congratulated the Alpine WEC team for transforming what he described as the "worst car" of the season into a podium contender during the Fuj

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Ferrari Press Image - Ferrari Hypercar 499P #51 Antonio Giovinazzi - 6 Hours of Fuji 2024 Qualifying
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WEC: Ferrari's WEC Struggles - Antonio Giovinazzi Reveals Grim Outlook After Fuji Qualifying

Following a poor qualifying finish at Fuji, Ferrari Le Mans Hypercar driver Antonio Giovinazzi revealed that the only option left for the team was to survive in

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The no. 60- Acura ARX-06 is chased by the no. 01 Cadillac LMDh in the east horseshoe, Sunday January 29, 2023 during the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway Dtb Rolex Sunday Action 1
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Hyundai's Genesis To Enter Endurance Racing Amid WRC Exit Speculation

Hyundai is venturing into endurance racing with the development of an LMDh prototype under its luxury Genesis brand. The announcement, made through a brief soci

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May 4, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen (1) lead the field into turn one during the F1 Sprint Race at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
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2026 F1 Regulations to Address Engine Power Gaps with WEC-Style Equalization

The FIA plans to use the tools adopted by the World Endurance Championship (WEC) to even the power output of all cars in Formula 1. In recent years, Formula 1 h

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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing into action at Interlagos WEC
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WEC News: Hypercar Class Could See Major Driver Rule Change From 2025

World Endurance Championship co-organizer the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) has confirmed that the Hypercar class might see a ban on two-driver lineups starting in the 2025 season, with a shift to the standard three-driver teams.

Saajan Jogia
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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing into action at Interlagos WEC
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WEC News: Toyota Handed Staggering Fine For Race Director's Comments

Toyota has been handed a $10,900 suspended fine after race director Rob Leupen went against the rules by commenting on the World Endurance Championship's Balance of Performance (BoP).

Saajan Jogia
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WEC News: Malthe Jakobsen To Replace Peugeot Driver At The End Of 2024

Nico Muller, who has been racing for Peugeot in the Hypercar category since 2022, will part ways with the team after the 2024 World Endurance Championship. He will be replaced by Malthe Jakobsen.

Saajan Jogia
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Red Bull Reveals RB17 WEC Plans After Festival Of Speed Unveiling

Red Bull unveils the RB17 hypercar at the Festival of Speed, showcasing its unique design, performance capabilities, limited production, and potential future in competitive racing.

Lydia Mee
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Sep 8, 2023; Salinas, California, USA; McLaren Racing chief executive officer Zak Brown speaks to announce driver David Malukas (18) move to Arrow McLaren Racing for the 2024 season before free practice at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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WEC News: Zak Brown Teases McLaren Entry To Hypercar Category

McLaren, led by CEO Zak Brown, is actively considering entering the WEC Hypercar category by 2027.

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