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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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IMSA test at Daytona: First look at 2026 LMDh cars

A full overview of the IMSA-sanctioned test at Daytona, as teams and manufacturers look ahead to the 2026 season

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Aston Martin ‘outperformed its expectations’ in first season with Valkyrie hypercar

By the final rounds of 2025, the Valkyrie was outperforming the internal expectations Aston Martin had set for its first LMH campaign

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Jenson Button reveals his best career moments and favourite F1 cars

Jenson Button reflects on the standout moments from his illustrious career and reveals the four F1 cars that left the biggest impression on him

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Rossi still striving for WEC Hypercar drive

Rossi opens up on his future as he nears the end of his three-year contract with BMW

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Valentino Rossi still harbours hope of racing in WEC’s Hypercar class

Rossi opens up on his future as he nears the end of his three-year contract with BMW

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Manufacturers split over WEC success handicap proposal

The Hypercar manufacturers are divided over the need for success handicaps being potentially used in the World Endurance Championship from 2026

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Mick Schumacher open-minded about future despite single-seater affinity

Schumacher yet to decide whether to move to IndyCar, stay with Alpine in the WEC or explore other options

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WEC Energy Group Stock: Analyst Estimates & Ratings

While WEC Energy stock has outperformed the broader market, analysts are moderately bullish about its prospects.

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Manufacturers split over potential WEC success handicaps introduction

The Hypercar manufacturers are divided over the need for success handicaps being potentially used in the World Endurance Championship from 2026

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Cadillac reveals who will replace Jenson Button in 2026 WEC line-up

As Button bows out of professional motor racing after a career spanning almost three decades, Aitken steps in as his replacement

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Aitken replaces Button in Cadillac's 2026 WEC line-up

As Jenson Button bows out of professional racing after a career spanning almost three decades, Jack Aitken steps in as his replacement

Autosport

Porsche’s rivals react to its “sad” exit from Hypercar: ‘It’s bad news for WEC’

Manufacturers across the WEC paddock have expressed disappointment at Porsche’s decision to end its Hypercar programme

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Manthey certain of 2026 WEC LMGT3 entry despite Porsche’s Hypercar exit

Even with Porsche pulling out of Hypercar, Manthey expects its LMGT3 plans in WEC to continue uninterrupted

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Manthey confident of WEC 2026 entry despite Porsche Hypercar exit

Even with Porsche pulling out of Hypercar, Manthey expects its LMGT3 plans in WEC to continue uninterrupted

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Ferrari commits to WEC Hypercar class until end of 2029 season

Ferrari has brought its contract with the World Endurance Championship in line with the current Hypercar rules, which are in place until the end of 2029

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Ferrari extends WEC contract to move in line with Hypercar cycle

The current Hypercar rules are in place until the end of 2029

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Ferrari driver Alessio Rovera ‘not in frame’ for 2026 WEC Hypercar seat

Despite impressive performances in GT3 ranks and prior experience of prototype machinery, Rovera may have to wait until at least 2027 to get his big break in Hypercar

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Rovera not in contention for WEC 2026 Ferrari Hypercar seat

Despite impressive performances in GT3 ranks and prior experience of prototype machinery, Rovera may have to wait until at least 2027 to get his big break in Hypercar

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Jenson Button's next move predicted after racing retirement

Jenson Button has retired from racing after his final WEC outing in Bahrain, sparking fan speculation that the 2009 F1 champion could step up to a full-time broadcast role

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Ferrari compares maiden WEC Hypercar title to Le Mans wins

In just three seasons, Ferrari has achieved all the major milestones in Hypercar

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Toyota relieved 2025 WEC season is 'over’ after year of frustrations

Toyota ended an otherwise frustrating 2025 campaign with a dominant win, but it drew more relief from the fact that the season was over

Autosport

How Ferrari played the championship game with Toyota just out of reach

As Toyota stormed to a 1-2 in Bahrain, Ferrari secured the World Endurance Championship manufacturers' title and a 1-2-3 in the drivers' standings. It was also in with a sniff of victory in the finale, but opted to play it safe with its direct title rivals unable to take the…

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Why WEC’s Bahrain finale was the ‘biggest disappointment’ for Porsche 963 programme

It was a tough farewell for Porsche from the Hypercar class as both 963s finished outside of the top 10

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Da Costa tops WEC Bahrain test for Alpine

Alpine's Antonio Felix da Costa led the way as a mix of rookies and veterans shared the track in the post-season test

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