Pit Debrief

Cadillac confirms Jack Aitken for its 2026 FIA WEC Hypercar line-up, completing the Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA driver roster.

Jack Aitken joins Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA for 2026 FIA WEC season

Karishma Persad4 months ago2 weeks ago05 mins

Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA has finalised its driver line-up for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), confirming Jack Aitken as the final addition to its Hypercar programme. The British racer steps into the seat vacated by former Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button, who retired from professional motorsport following the season-ending Bapco Energies 8…

António Félix da Costa joins Alpine Endurance Team for a multi-year deal in the FIA WEC, aiming for success with the A424 Hypercar.

António Félix da Costa joins Alpine Endurance Team for 2026 WEC Campaign

Karishma Persad5 months ago2 weeks ago05 mins

Alpine Endurance Team has announced the signing of António Félix da Costa for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in a multi-year deal. The former Formula E champion and two-time Macau Grand Prix winner will bring his extensive experience to Alpine’s Hypercar programme as the team continues to target success at the highest level…

Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA hires former Le Mans-winning engineer Jeromy Moore to strengthen its 2026 Hypercar programme as it targets WEC race wins and titles.

Jeromy Moore joins Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA to boost WEC challenge

Karishma Persad5 months ago2 weeks ago03 mins

Cadillac has significantly bolstered its FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) efforts by signing Jeromy Moore, a former world champion and 24 Hours of Le Mans-winning engineer, as chief engineer for its Hypercar programme. Moore’s appointment underscores Cadillac’s commitment to challenge for regular race wins and titles in the years ahead. This marks the latest in…

Toyota plans major aerodynamic upgrades to its GR010 Hybrid for 2026 in a bid to regain FIA WEC dominance after a challenging 2025 campaign.

Toyota teases major 2026 updates for GR010 Hybrid for WEC comeback

Karishma Persad6 months ago2 weeks ago03 mins

Toyota, the most successful manufacturer in the history of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), is enduring a tough 2025 season. With little to celebrate, Toyota has focused its efforts on regaining its previous dominance by preparing significant updates for the 2026 WEC season. The best result for Toyota’s TOYOTA GAZOO Racing GR010 Hybrid prototype…

Ford confirms it will run its 2027 FIA WEC Hypercar programme in-house, aiming to boost performance and road car technology transfer.

Ford to run 2025 FIA WEC Hypercar programme in-house

Karishma Persad6 months ago2 weeks ago06 mins

Ford has confirmed that it will manage its upcoming FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar programme entirely in-house, marking a strategic shift in how the American manufacturer approaches top-level prototype racing. The decision forms a key part of Ford’s preparations for its return to the pinnacle of endurance racing in 2027. By running the programme…

Genesis Magma Racing adds Mathys Jaubert and Daniel Juncadella to its 2026 FIA WEC Hypercar line-up alongside Lotterer and Derani.

Genesis Magma Racing confirms Jaubert and Juncadella for 2026 FIA WEC Hypercar programme

Karishma Persad6 months ago2 weeks ago06 mins

Genesis Magma Racing has confirmed two additional drivers for its 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar programme, strengthening its line-up ahead of the team’s debut season in 2026. Mathys Jaubert and Daniel Juncadella will join the previously announced André Lotterer and Pipo Derani as the Hyundai-owned brand prepares to enter the championship’s top category…

Nicklas Nielsen signs multi-year extension with Ferrari, continuing his Hypercar role in 2026 and beyond after Le Mans and WEC successes.

Nicklas Nielsen to ramain key Ferrari Hypercar driver in 2026 WEC

Karishma Persad6 months ago2 weeks ago03 mins

Ferrari has confirmed that Nicklas Nielsen will remain a cornerstone of its FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar programme with a multi-year contract extension for 2026 and beyond. Triumphs and current form The Dane’s rise began after dominating the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli Europe in 2018, before stepping up to FIA WEC in the LMGTE…

BMW M Hybrid V8 will sport a new look and aerodynamics in 2026 FIA WEC, with a revised front end and technical upgrades for more consistent performance.

BMW M Hybrid V8 to get bold new look and aero updates for 2026 WEC

Karishma Persad7 months ago2 weeks ago03 mins

The BMW M Hybrid V8 will return to the track for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) with a striking new design, thanks to a series of aerodynamic updates. The German automotive giant made the announcement on 26 August, revealing that the revised Hypercar will feature both a bold exterior redesign and technical optimisations…

Genesis Magma Racing’s GMR-001 Hypercar completes its first shakedown ahead of an extensive testing programme before its 2026 WEC debut.

Genesis Magma Racing begins testing programme for 2026 FIA WEC Hypercar entry

Karishma Persad7 months ago2 weeks ago03 mins

Genesis Magma Racing has taken a significant step towards its 2026 debut in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) after its new Genesis GMR-001 Hypercar successfully completed its first on-track shakedown. The car, which will compete in the championship’s top-tier Hypercar category from 2026, represents the centrepiece of the manufacturer’s ambitious endurance racing programme. ORECA…

BMW confirms long-term commitment to FIA WEC Hypercar programme and IMSA as regulations run to 2032 and competition intensifies.

BMW commits to long-term FIA WEC Hypercar programme for 2026 and beyond

Karishma Persad8 months ago2 weeks ago03 mins

FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) competitor BMW has confirmed that it will continue competing in the championship’s top-tier Hypercar class for the foreseeable future, including 2026, strengthening the rapidly expanding category. The German manufacturer entered the series’ premier division in 2024 with two BMW M Hybrid V8 prototypes. The programme marked the return of BMW…