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A compressed development programme, early DNFs and a steep learning curve made Mercedes’ first season in WEC’s LMGT3 class a bruising experience. But a podium in the Bahrain finale offered a glimpse of what could come next

At 5,831 pounds (2,645 kilograms), the Cayenne Electric is Porsche’s heaviest production vehicle ever. As you can imagine, a good chunk of that heft comes from the gargantuan 113-kWh battery, which weighs 1,322 lbs (600 kg) on its own. In its early days, Zuffenhausen had an entire car that weighed…

Watch our video covering the history of McLaren's F1 GTR Le Mans winner from 1995, featuring insights from driver JJ Lehto himself

Project Motor Racing took the spotlight with a trailer at Gamescom showcasing the real-world Le Mans winning Audi R8 and a string of major announcements.

Gordon Murray Automotive is getting into the business of ultra-low-volume specials. A growing trend in the ultra-exotic space, the S1 LM is the first product, alongside the Le Mans GTR, to emerge from the company's "Special Vehicles" subsidiary, and just about the coolest thing to come from Monterey Car Week.

Lando Norris, George Russell, Lewis Hamilton and Ollie Bearman will head to their home grand prix at Silverstone in different states of mind.

Phil Hanson, Le Mans winner.

Phil Hanson, Le Mans winner.

Ferrari made it three out of three at the Le Mans 24 Hours since its comeback to the top of the sportscar tree. Yet its victory in the World Endurance Championship blue riband event this time around was quite different from those that preceded it. For a start, the honours…