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Sunday, November 9, 2025

FIA WEC S13 - Bapco Energies 8 Hours of Bahrain

Bahrain is the final destination of the 13th season of the FIA World Endurance Championship for the Bapco Energies 8 Hours of Bahrain. Could this race be the moment Ferrari clinches its first-ever Hypercar champion title? Let's find out.

As the final eight hours of the 2025 season came to a close, it was a day of Toyota domination in Bahrain. The #7 Toyota Gazoo Racing GR010 secured its first win of the season, while the #87 Akkodis GP Team Lexus RC F GT3 achieved its first victory in the LMGT3 category.

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With the 13th FIA World Endurance Championship well and truly over, Ferrari clinched its first-ever Hypercar champion title with the #51 bagging top honors. Not only that, the #92 Manthey 1st Phorm Porsche 911 GT3R bagged the LMGT3 champion title.

Congratulations to the champions of this year's FIA WEC!

And that concludes the 13th FIA World Endurance Championship. See you next year.

Sunday, September 28, 2025

FIA WEC S13 - 6 Hours of Fuji

The 6 Hours of Fuji leg of the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship marked the series' 100th race. In front of the 66,400 spectators gathered in Fuji, one will etch its mark in the history of WEC after 100 races.

FIA WEC S13 - 6 Hours of Fuji
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The #35 Alpine Endurance Team A424 nicked its first-ever win in the Hypercar class after beating the #93 Peugeot Totalenergies 9XH and the #6 Porsche Penske Motorsport 963 to win WEC's 100th race. The #81 TF SPORT Corvette Z06 GT3 wins the LMGT3 class, beating the likes of the #21 Vista AF Corse 296 GT3 and the #31 The Bend Team WRT M3 GT3 EVO.

Four different winning brands this season so far, but with Ferrari raking up a lot of wins this season in the Hypercar class, will the Prancing Horse get what it takes to nick its first-ever title in this modern era of the WEC? Find out as Season 13 of the FIA World Endurance Championship ends with the Bapco Energies 8 Hours of Bahrain this November 8, 2025.

Monday, September 8, 2025

FIA WEC S13 - Lone Star Le Mans

Ah, Texas, the Lone Star State, is recognized as a Republican stronghold that played a significant role in propelling Donald Trump back to the presidency, creating controversy on the global stage. While Trump may have altered the USA's position in the world, the organizers of the 2025 World Endurance Championship seemed to overlook this context and proceeded with the Lone Star Le Mans endurance race, held at the Circuit of the Americas, a revered venue for the F1 US Grand Prix. 

FIA WEC S13 - Lone Star Le Mans
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Although marred by the rainy weather that triggered the red flag, causing a lengthy delay mid-race, that didn't stop until the winners were named.

After a delay-punched endurance race in the Lone Star State, the #6 Porsche Penske Motorsport 963 of Kevin Estre, Laurens Vanthoor, and Matt Campbell is the winner of the Lone Star Le Mans endurance race. As for the LMGT3 class, the winner goes to the #95 United Autosports 720S GT3 EVO after the #54 Vista AFCorse 296 GT3 demoted to P3 after contact with the #77 Mustang GT3. It's the first WEC win for the McLaren 720S GT3 EVO machine.

The next race is the 6 Hours of Fuji on September 28, 2025. Japan is on full alert with this race.

Sunday, July 13, 2025

FIA WEC S13 - Rolex 6 Hours of Sao Paulo

Interlagos, the iconic venue for the F1 Brazilian Grand Prix, recently hosted the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship's Rolex 6 Hours of São Paulo. Following last month's Le Mans, the world's top drivers were gearing up for another race. However, an unexpected turn of events in the final moments caught everyone by surprise.

FIA WEC S13 - Rolex 6 Hours of Sao Paulo
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In a surprising turn of events, Cadillac achieved its first victory in the WEC Hypercar series, marking its inaugural 1-2 finish. The #12 Cadillac Hertz Team Jota V-Series.R secured the win, while the #38 car finished in second place. In the LMGT3 class, the #87 Akkodis ASP Team Lexus RC F GT3 also celebrated its first-ever win.

The next race is the Lone Star Le Mans at the COTA this September 7, 2025.

Sunday, June 15, 2025

FIA WEC S13 - 24 Hours of Le Mans

The 2025 edition of the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans took place at the Circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans, and the Hypercar grid is now fully booked.

Long before the race, fans who visited the venue were treated to some exciting surprises. Peugeot unveiled the all-new e-208 GTi, an electric hot hatch, and Genesis Magma Racing previewed its upcoming debut in the World Endurance Championship (WEC). Additionally, Ford and McLaren are set to join the WEC Hypercar grid in 2027, with McLaren previewing its competitor for that year. 

There has also been significant news regarding hypercar homologation, which has been extended until 2032. For the 2028 season, LMP2 machines will be entirely new, offering a choice between Ligier and Oreca chassis, both powered by Gibson turbo engines. This reveals a promising glimpse into the future of endurance racing.

FIA WEC S13 - 24 Hours of Le Mans
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The #83 AF Corse 499P, driven by Robert Kubica, Ye Yifei, and Philip Hanson, defeated the #6 Porsche Penske Motorsport 963 and the #51 Ferrari AF Corse 499P to nail the machine's first win. The #43 Inter Europol Competition won the LMP2 class while the #92 Manthey 1st Phorm 911 GT3R won the LMGT3 class.

The 24 Hours of Le Mans is over, but the 2025 edition of the FIA World Endurance Championship will continue with the Rolex 6 Hours of Sao Paulo this July 13, 2025.

Sunday, May 11, 2025

FIA WEC S13 - TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps

The 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship had a Spa Day, but not the relaxing kind of Spa Day; it's the high-speed thrill kind of Spa Day with the TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, where drivers and teams spent a quarter of a day surviving their Spa Day by all means.

FIA WEC S13 - TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps
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Ferrari conquered Spa Day, achieving a one-two finish with the race-winning #51 Ferrari AF Corse 499P and the second-place #50 Ferrari AF Corse 499P. The #36 Alpine Endurance Racing car completed the podium by finishing in third place, marking Alpine's best result to date.

In the LMGT3 class, the race-winning #21 and the third-place #54 Vista AF Corse 296 GT3 cars placed around the second-place #88 Proton Competition Mustang GT3.

The next race is a significant one: the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans, taking place on June 14-15.

Monday, April 21, 2025

FIA WEC S13 - 6 Hours of Imola

The 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship continues in the legendary Imola racetrack for the 6 Hours of Imola endurance race. Following Ferrari's victory in Qatar, will it deliver another triumph on its home turf?

FIA WEC S13 - 6 Hours of Imola
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For the first time since Ferrari's return to top-level endurance racing, the #51 Ferrari AF Corse 499P secured a victory on home ground, triumphing over competitors like BMW and Alpine to achieve a full European Hypercar podium. Meanwhile, the #92 Manthey 1st Phorm 911 GT3 R clinched a narrow victory against the #46 Team WRT M4 GT3 EVO in the LMGT3 class.

The next event is the TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps this May 8-10, 2025.

Saturday, March 1, 2025

FIA WEC S13 - Qatar 1812km

The 13th season of the FIA World Endurance Championship has officially begun. The new season is packed with interesting grid additions in both classes. Aston Martin's Valkyrie AMR-LMH makes its Hypercar Class debut, and Mercedes-AMG joins the LMGT3 Class fray.

The first campaign of the 2025 season is at Lusail, the sacred venue of the F1 Qatar Grand Prix. The Qatar 1812km endurance race will take place from sunrise to sundown, and new and returning drivers will have to endure 1812km of asphalt racing action. This race saw the Valkyrie AMR's WEC debut in disaster when the #007 car retired early and the #009 car flung one of its doors off. It was followed by two Cadillac cars colliding under the safety car, and the #77 Mustang GT3 caught fire.

FIA WEC S13 - Qatar 1812km
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After a grueling Qatar opener, Ferrari swept the podium for the first time in WEC history with the #50 FERRARI AF CORSE 499P the winner, the #83 the second placer, and the #51, which set this race's fastest lap in 1:41.259, finished 3rd. The #33 TF SPORT Corvette Z06 GT3.R wins the LMGT3 class.

The next race is the 6 Hours of Imola this April 20th, 2025.

Sunday, November 3, 2024

FIA WEC S12 - BAPCO Energies 8 Hours of Bahrain

The 12th season of the FIA World Endurance Championship is unlike the WEC we know because this season has been streamlined to two classes; the Hypercar class and the all-new LMGT3 class. With Lamborghini joining the fun, the all-new LMGT3 class adds more fire and fury to this season.

The 12th season of the FIA World Endurance Championship is coming to a close with the BAPCO Energies 8 Hours of Bahrain. The title will be fought for by the motoring “axis powers” of Toyota, Ferrari, and Porsche. All the clashing action of this season finale is making it a season to remember.

FIA WEC S12 - BAPCO Energies 8 Hours of Bahrain
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With the final eight hours of this season completed, the #8 Toyota Gazoo Racing GR010 defeated Porsche and Peugeot to win not just this race but the Manufacturer's Championship title. The #55 Vista AF Corse Ferrari 296 GT3 wins the LMGT3 class.

As the 2024 season wrapped up with Toyota bagging the manufacturer title, the drivers of the #6 Porsche Penske 963; Andre Lotterer, Laurens Vanthoor, and Kevin Estre, are crowned this season's Drivers' World Champions. The #92 Manthey PureRXcing Porsche 911 GT3R became the first to crown as the WEC LMGT3 class champion and the #12 Hertz Team Jota was coronated as Hypercar World Cup Champion.

Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 WEC Season!

This concludes Season 12 of the FIA World Endurance Championship. See you next year!

Sunday, September 15, 2024

FIA WEC S12 - 6 Hours of Fuji

The 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship continues at Fuji Speedway with the 6 Hours of Fuji endurance race. This race is usually dominated by Toyota, but with Porsche leading the standings, it looks like the tables have turned. Will Porsche be able to maintain its lead, or will Toyota regain its dominance on home turf?

FIA WEC S12 - 6 Hours of Fuji
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Following Toyota Gazoo Racing's heartbreak on its home turf, the #6 Porsche Penske Motorsport 963 emerged victorious while BMW and Alpine took podium finishes for the first time on Japanese soil. The #54 AF Corse Ferrari 296 GT3 made its debut win in the LMGT3 class.

The FIA WEC S12 finale is the BAPCO Energies 8 Hours of Bahrain, which takes place on October 31st. The #12 Hertz Team JOTA leads the Hypercar class, and #92 Manthey PureRxcing leads the LMGT3 class. Will these teams claim the titles? Tune in to find out!

Monday, September 2, 2024

FIA WEC S12 - Lone Star Le Mans

The 2024 World Endurance Championship season is almost over, and the Lone Star Le Mans was an exciting way to close it out. The race took place at the Circuit of the Americas, which is the venue for the Formula 1 US Grand Prix. This was the first time that Hypercars and LMGT3 racers competed together at this track.

FIA WEC S12 - Lone Star Le Mans
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It looks like Ferrari fever is spreading in the US as well. After six hours of intense endurance racing action in Texas, the #83 AF Corse 499P of Robert Kubica, Robert Shwartzman, and Ye Yifei emerged victorious while the #27 Heart of Racing Aston Martin Vantage GT3 EVO dominated the LMGT3.

There are two venues left this season as the next race will be in Fuji Speedway for the 6 Hours of Fuji this September 15th.

Sunday, July 14, 2024

FIA WEC S12 - Rolex 6 Hours of Sao Paulo

The 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship moves on from Le Mans to the first-ever Rolex 6 Hours of Sao Paulo. Drivers and teams from both classes are facing the unknown as they take on the iconic Brazilian Grand Prix venue. It will be exciting to see how they handle this uncharted territory.

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The #8 TOYOTA GAZOO RACING GR010 ventured into the unknown abyss of Interlagos and fought valiantly against the two Porsche 963 racers to become the first winner of the 6 Hours of Sao Paulo endurance race. The #92 Manthey PureRxcing Porsche 911 GT3 dominated the LMGT3 class on the other hand.

The 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship continues with the Lone Star Le Mans at COTA this September 1st, 2024.

Sunday, June 16, 2024

FIA WEC S12 - 24 Hours of Le Mans

The 2024 edition of the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans comes to life at the Le Mans Circuit de la Sarthe, and the Hypercar grid is fully booked.

This year, the grid includes Lamborghini, BMW, and Alpine joining alongside Toyota, Ferrari, Cadillac, and Porsche. This is exciting news, as this will be the first time for both Lamborghini and Alpine to participate. For BMW, it is their first time since 1999, and their first time in the Hypercar class.

In addition to the much-lauded addition of BMW, Alpine, and Lamborghini to the Le Mans Hypercar grid, the LMGT3-class machines have proudly made their Le Mans debut. The GT3-class machines, from the Ford Mustang to the Lexus RCF, the Corvette Z06 to the Porsche 911, and even the Ferrari 296, are all ready to flex their racing muscles in this legendary endurance arena. This is one of the most prestigious races in the world and a true classic in endurance racing. With all these new additions, this year’s race is sure to be one for the ages.

The 24 Hours of Le Mans delivered many key moments, such as a GR010 crashing an RCF GT3 during a warm-up lap. Alpine also made their debut at Le Mans this year, but sadly it ended in shambles due to an engine failure. There was also a case of deja vu from last year's Le Mans, where Toyota and Ferrari clashed for victory. It's disappointing to see Alpine's debut end the way it did, but it's also inspiring to see so many legendary manufacturers competing at such a prestigious event. The 24 Hours of Le Mans is a true classic in endurance racing, and it was great to see some new faces this year.

FIA WEC S12 - 24 Hours of Le Mans
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Ferrari made history yet again. With the #50 Ferrari AF Corse 499P, they defeated the #7 Toyota Gazoo Racing GR010 to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The #22 United Autosports won the LMP2 class, and the #91 Manthey EMA Porsche 911 became the first LMGT3 racer to win Le Mans. Congratulations to all the winners!

The 24 Hours of Le Mans is over but the 2024 edition of the FIA World Endurance Championship rages on as the next race is the Rolex 6 Hours of Sao Paulo this July 14th.

Sunday, May 12, 2024

FIA WEC S12 - TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps

The 12th season of the FIA World Endurance Championship continues with the most grueling take on Spa Day, the TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps. From intense clashes to horrifying crashes, this endurance race brought an extremely new meaning to Spa Day.

FIA WEC S12 - TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps
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For the first time ever since the beginning of the Hypercar era of WEC, a privateer Hypercar-class team took the checkered flag as the #12 Hertz Team JOTA 963 brought down the #6 Porsche Penske 963 and the #50 Ferrari AF Corse 499P to win the TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps. In the LMGT3 class, meanwhile, the #91 Manthey EMA 911 GT3R is the winner, beating the likes of the #92 Manthey PureRXCing 911 GT3R and the #60 Iron Lynx Huracan LMGT3 Evo2.

After Spa, Porsche leads the Hypercar class with 38 points, 15 points ahead of Toyota Gazoo Racing. In the LMGT3 class, meanwhile, the #91 Manthey PureRXCing leads with 38 points.

The next event is the greatest endurance race of all, the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans. It's happening this June 12th. Don't miss it!

Sunday, April 21, 2024

FIA WEC S12 - 6 Hours of Imola

The 12th season of the FIA World Endurance Championship continues with the 6 Hours of Imola as drivers and machines from Hypercar and LMGT3 classes are locked in a hellish 6-hour clash in Italy's most notorious but legendary racetrack.

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It's redemption time for Toyota Gazoo Racing as the #7 TOYOTA GAZOO RACING GR010 of Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi, and Nyck De Vries wins the 6 Hours of Imola endurance race, beating the two Porsche machines in it. The #31 TEAM WRT M4 GT3 of Darren Leung, Sean Gelael, and Augusto Farfus wins the LMGT3 class.

The next race is the TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps this May 9th.

Saturday, March 2, 2024

FIA WEC S12 - Qatar 1812km

The 12th season of the FIA World Endurance Championship is unlike the WEC the world knows because this season has been streamlined to two classes; the Hypercar class and the all-new LMGT3 class. With Lamborghini joining in the Hypercar fun, the all-new LMGT3 class adds more fire and fury to this season.

The 12th WEC season kicked off with the Qatar Airways Qatar 1812km endurance race, the ideal litmus test for the new and returning Hypercar machines as well as the all-new LMGT3 machines from the world's top carmakers.

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Porsche made headlines in the season opener as not only the #6 Porsche Penske 963 nailed its first WEC Hypercar win but also the #92 Manthey PureRXCing 911 GT3 R in the new LMGT3 class. A double victory for the German marque in the season opener.

The next race is the 6 Hours of Imola this April 21st.

Sunday, November 5, 2023

FIA WEC S11 - 8 Hours of Bahrain

The 11th season of the FIA World Endurance Championship concludes with the 8 Hours of Bahrain and this race marks the end of the LMGTE AM class before the switch to GT3 class this season. This is the finale worth placing in the history books as Toyota and Ferrari lash at each other to determine which of their hypercars will be crowned this season's world champion.

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After a dramatic 8-hour finale that rocked the motoring world, Toyota Gazoo Racing pulled a 1-2 finishing blow with the #8 GR010 the winner and the #7 finished 2nd, sealing Toyota Gazoo Racing's status as the world champions in the Hypercar class with Sebastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley, and Ryo Hirakawa taking home the gold. The #41 Team WRT wins the LMP2 class and as a send-off to the LMGTE AM Class, the all-female Iron Dames nailed their first WEC win with their #85 Porsche 911 car.

As the #8 Toyota Gazoo Racing cemented its world champion status, the #41 Team WRT is crowned the LMP2 champion with Louis Deletraz, Robert Kubicka, and Rui Andrade behind the wheel. The #33 Corvette Racing is officially the final LMGTE AM Class champion with Ben Keating, Nico Varrone, and Nicky Catsburg behind the wheel.

This is the end of the 11th season of the FIA World Endurance Championship. See you next year for Season 12!

Sunday, September 10, 2023

FIA WEC S11 - 6 Hours of Fuji

The 11th season of the FIA World Endurance Championship continues in Fuji Speedway for the 6 Hours of Fuji endurance race, the endurance race that will decide whether Toyota Gazoo Racing will win its 2023 championship title amid fierce competition from Ferrari, Cadillac, and Porsche in the Hypercar class.

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Toyota Gazoo Racing defended its Hypercar championship title on its home turf with a 1-2 finish; the #7 GR010 is the winner and the #8 is the second placer, while the #6 Porsche Penske finished 3rd. In the LMP2 class, the #41 Team WRT wins while the #54 AF CORSE 488 GT3 Evo wins the LM GTE AM class.

Having won five out of six races this season, Toyota Gazoo Racing retained its world championship status for the third time in the Hypercar class. The fight for this season's LMP2 championship title is still too close to call for Team WRT.

The 11th season of the FIA World Endurance Championship concludes with the 8 Hours of Bahrain on November 2nd. Toyota and Corvette got their championship titles but will Team WRT emerge victorious for the LMP2 class title? Don't miss it!

Monday, July 10, 2023

FIA WEC S11 - 6 Hours of Monza

The 11th season of the FIA World Endurance Championship continues in Monza for the 6 Hours of Monza event and this race means payback from Toyota Gazoo Racing as they're going to hit Ferrari at its home turf following their Le Mans heartbreak caused by the Scuderia.


They say revenge is a dish best served cold and Toyota got their revenge at Ferrari's home turf. The #7 GR010 defeated the #50 499P to become the winner of the 6 Hours of Monza endurance race. The #28 JOTA won the LMP2 class and the #77 Dempsey-Proton Racing Porsche 911 RSR -19 for the LM GTE AM. 

The #33 Corvette Racing of Nicolas Varrone, Nicky Catsburg, and Ben Keating headlined as the champion of the LM GTE AM class, another milestone in the history of the Corvette.

The FIA WEC S11 continues with the 6 Hours of Fuji this September 10.

Sunday, June 11, 2023

FIA WEC S11 - 24 Hours of Le Mans

2023 marks the 100th anniversary of the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race and what better way to celebrate the centennial running of the said endurance race than igniting the most intense Le Mans battle in history. With Porsche, Ferrari, and Cadillac joining in the Hypercar fray in the hopes of dethroning the defending winner, Toyota, this centennial running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans is the trending topic in the motorsports world.

With 62 cars lined up for the centennial anniversary of Le Mans, including a special appearance of the NASCAR Garage 56 Camaro ZL1 stock car made to commemorate NASCAR's 75th anniversary, this ultimate endurance race is nothing short of being historical and legendary at the same time.

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Toyota's hopes for a three-peat in a GR010 ended in a heartbreaking failure with the #7 breaking down and the #8 colliding with the Arnage barrier as it struggled to chase the lead, it's no surprise that Ferrari made history in the centennial running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans race as the #51 Ferrari AF Corse 499P made a historical win while the #34 Inter Europol Competition wins the LMP2 class and the #33 Corvette Racing C8.R for the GTE-AM class. 

The NASCAR Garage 56 Camaro ZL1 stock car finished 39th overall. Still, its mission was complete for the NASCAR Garage 56 project as the stock car managed to survive the whole day in order to show the world that NASCAR means business to the motorsports world, even at Le Mans.

Toyota may have suffered a bitter defeat by Ferrari at Le Mans but the 11th season of the FIA World Endurance Championship continues with the 6 Hours of Monza this July 9th.