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The Latest Breaking News from WEC

Porsche 963 completely absent as WEC publishes 35-car entry list for 2026

There will be 35 cars on the grid in the WEC next season, split between Hypercar (17) and LMGT3 (18)

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Proton's WEC Hypercar exit means no Porsche 963s at 2026 Le Mans

Porsche is set to have no presence on the 2026 Hypercar grid as Proton confirms withdrawal

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Porsche customer Proton announces exit from WEC Hypercar

Porsche is set to have no presence on the 2026 Hypercar grid as Proton confirms withdrawal

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The full story of the Porsche 963: Charting its three-year WEC Hypercar journey

Porsche is leaving the WEC’s top class without the one result that matters most: a record-extending 20th Le Mans win. But while that absence looms large, it doesn’t tell the full story of the 963’s journey

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How Porsche recovered from shaky start to find success with the 963

Autosport

Ferrari reveals update plan for title-winning WEC hypercar

No evo updates, but Ferrari’s all-conquering 499P won’t remain completely unchanged in 2026

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Ferrari's development plan for WEC title-winning Hypercar

No evo updates, but Ferrari’s all-conquering 499P won’t remain completely unchanged in 2026

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Iron Dames exits from WEC after five seasons

The all-female Iron Dames team is bowing out of the WEC but hasn’t revealed its exact plans for 2026

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Iron Dames pulls out of WEC after five seasons

The all-female Iron Dames team is bowing out of the WEC but hasn’t revealed its exact plans for 2026

Motorsport

Porsche Penske announces 2026 IMSA driver line-up after WEC exit

Three drivers move across from WEC as Porsche reveals IMSA line-up for 2026

Motorsport

Porsche Penske confirms 2026 IMSA driver line-up after WEC exit

Three drivers move across from WEC as Porsche reveals IMSA line-up for 2026

Autosport

How Jota helped transform Cadillac’s factory WEC programme in 2025

Cadillac’s partnership with Chip Ganassi Racing between 2023-2024 left much to be desired. But a switch to Jota this year transformed the American marque’s fortunes and paved the way for its first Hypercar win

Motorsport

How Toyota is revamping its GR010 Le Mans Hypercar for WEC 2026

After a frustrating 2025 campaign, Toyota is aiming to wrest back control of its destiny with an updated version of the GR010

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Schumacher makes IndyCar switch for 2026

After months of speculation, Mick Schumacher’s plans for the 2026 season have been confirmed

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Mick Schumacher makes IndyCar switch with RLL in 2026

After months of speculation, Schumacher’s plans for the 2026 season have been confirmed

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Schumacher leaves Alpine’s WEC Hypercar team after two seasons

Schumacher’s 2026 plans remain unconfirmed but he won’t be staying with Alpine in the WEC

Motorsport

Mick Schumacher leaves Alpine’s WEC Hypercar team after two seasons

Schumacher’s 2026 plans remain unconfirmed but he won’t be staying with Alpine in the WEC

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Laurens Vanthoor eyes IMSA future but admits he has unfinished business at Le Mans

Vanthoor knows IMSA may be his only route to race the Porsche 963 next year, but says leaving Le Mans without a win would feel like unfinished business

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Vanthoor eyes IMSA future despite unfinished business at Le Mans

Laurens Vanthoor knows IMSA may be his only route to race the Porsche 963 next year, but admits he has unfinished business in the WEC

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Genesis completes WEC Hypercar line-up with Mathieu Jaminet and Paul-Loup Chatin

Jaminet and Chatin join Genesis after racing for Porsche and Alpine respectively

Autosport

Genesis completes WEC Hypercar line-up with Jaminet and Chatin

Mathieu Jaminet and Paul-Loup Chatin join Genesis after racing for Porsche and Alpine respectively

Motorsport

Alpine set to shift aero philosophy with 2026 WEC LMDh overhaul

Alpine is one of several Hypercar manufacturers introducing updates to its car for 2026, with a major focus on aerodynamics

Motorsport

No decision on next-gen Toyota GT3 debut in WEC 2026, says ASP

As Toyota remains tight-lipped about the rollout of its next-generation GT3 car, Auto Sport Promotion says the Lexus is still competitive enough to continue racing in WEC 2026

Autosport

Genesis confirms Chadwick as WEC 2026 reserve after Hypercar test

Chadwick has completed her first test in the Genesis LMDh prototype and will step up to the role of reserve driver next season

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Jamie Chadwick tests Genesis LMDh, announced as 2026 WEC reserve

Chadwick has completed her first test in the Genesis LMDh prototype and will step up to the role of reserve driver next season

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