Karishma Persad, Author at Pit Debrief

Ford confirms Campbell, Blomqvist and Yelloly for its 2027 WEC Hypercar programme as testing begins in Europe this August.

Ford completes 2027 WEC Hypercar line-up with Campbell, Blomqvist and Yellowly

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Ford Racing has strengthened its new 2027 WEC Hypercar programme by adding Matt Campbell, Tom Blomqvist and Nick Yelloly to an already impressive line-up featuring Logan Sargeant, Mike Rockenfeller and Sebastian Priaulx. The American manufacturer announced Sargeant, Rockenfeller and Priaulx in January, and now it has completed a six-driver roster packed with prototype experience, endurance…

Câmara took Barcelona F2 pole ahead of Dürksen and Dunne after Miyata’s late crash disrupted Qualifying at the final corner.

F2 | 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya GP | Qualifying | Câmara heads Dürksen and Dunne to claim pole

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Rafael Câmara claimed pole position in a disrupted 2026 F2 Qualifying session at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, leading an Invicta Racing front-row lockout ahead of teammate Joshua Dürksen. The Brazilian set the benchmark with a 1:24.810 before a late crash for Ritomo Miyata at the final corner brought out the red flag with 3:41 remaining….

ABT Lamborghini loses 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours runner-up finish after failing post-race checks, promoting Aston Martin to second.

ABT Lamborghini disqualified from Nürburgring 24 Hours after failing post-race scrutineering

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The ABT Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2 that crossed the line in second place at last month’s 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours has been disqualified after failing post-race scrutineering. Race officials confirmed the decision following a hearing held on Friday, almost a month after the event. As a result, the No. 84 Lamborghini forfeits its runner-up finish,…

McLaren targets Le Mans glory in 2027 as the MCL-HY revives Bruce McLaren’s dream and blends proud heritage with new ambition.

McLaren prepares to revive its Le Mans legacy with 2027 Hypercar return

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McLaren will return to the highest level of endurance racing in 2027, more than three decades after its remarkable first-attempt victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The British manufacturer will enter the MCL-HY in the Hypercar category and pursue a second overall victory at La Sarthe. In doing so, McLaren will reconnect its…

Evans, Gracie and Wood top Friday practice at Queensland Raceway as 2026 GTWC Australia Round 3 gets underway in Ipswich.

2026 | GTWC Australia | Queensland | Practice 1, Bronze Practice & Practice 2 | Close margins define GTWC Australia practice in Queensland

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The third round of the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia powered by AWS began with a closely contested Friday at Queensland Raceway, as three different crews topped the day’s three practice sessions. Jaxon Evans and Elliott Schutte led a Ferrari one-two in Practice 1 for ARGT, before Renee Gracie put OnlyFans Racing on top…

A history of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, from its 1923 origins to Ferrari’s Hypercar-era revival at La Sarthe.

24 Hours of Le Mans | The history of endurace racing’s greatest race

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The 24 Hours of Le Mans has grown from a bold reliability trial on public roads into the most famous endurance race in the world. First held in 1923, the race takes place near Le Mans, France, on the Circuit de la Sarthe. Unlike fixed-distance races, Le Mans rewards the car that covers the greatest…

BMW M Team WRT reflects on historic Le Mans pole as Vanthoor celebrates, but race execution becomes the focus for the 2026 24-hour run.

BMW hails landmark 2026 Le Mans pole ahead of 24-hour race challenge

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BMW M Team WRT left Hyperpole at the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans with a landmark result after Dries Vanthoor secured pole position in the #15 BMW M Hybrid V8. The result gave BMW M Motorsport its first Le Mans pole in the Hypercar class. It also capped a strong Qualifying performance for Team…

Bourdais puts Cadillac fastest in 2026 Le Mans FP4 as AF Corse and TF Sport lead LMP2 and LMGT3 before race warm-up.

2026 | WEC | 24 Hours of Le Mans | FP4 | Bourdais leads Cadillac 1-4 as TF Sport and AF Corse top class order

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Sébastien Bourdais put Cadillac Hertz Team Jota on top in Free Practice 4 (FP4) for the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Frenchman set a 3:26.843 in the #38 Cadillac V-Series.R. As a result, he finished 0.194s clear of Robin Frijns in the #20 BMW M Team WRT entry. Toyota Racing completed the top…

Vanthoor secures BMW pole at 2026 Le Mans after Cadillac's lap deletion, with Alpine, Cadillac and Genesis in dramatic Hyperpole fight.

2026 | WEC | 24 Hours of Le Mans | Hyperpole 1 & 2 | Hypercar | Vanthoor puts BMW on pole after Cadillac loses lap

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BMW M Team WRT will start the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans from pole position after Dries Vanthoor placed the #15 BMW M Hybrid V8 at the top of the Hypercar order in a dramatic Hyperpole 2 session. Vanthoor delivered a 3:22.564 to secure the official benchmark, putting the #15 BMW ahead of the…

Masson tops LMP2 Hyperpole at Le Mans 2026 as Drudi dominates LMGT3 for Heart of Racing before final night practice.

2026 | WEC | 24 Hours of Le Mans | Hyperpole | LMP2 & LMGT3 | Forestier leads LMP2 as Drudi secures dominant LMGT3 pole

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Forestier Racing by Panis topped the LMP2 order after Hyperpole at the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans, while Mattia Drudi delivered a commanding LMGT3 pole for Heart of Racing Team. Esteban Masson set the fastest LMP2 time in Hyperpole 2, placing the #29 Forestier Racing by Panis Oreca 07-Gibson at the head of the…