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Toyota clinches the WEC Hypercar manufacturers' title at Barcelona, while Manthey's LMGT3 win cuts TF Sport's lead ahead of Monza.

2026 WEC standings after Round 7: 6 Hours of Barcelona

Karishma Persad15 hours ago2 hours ago011 mins

The 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) standings have undergone significant changes following the inaugural 6 Hours of Barcelona, with Toyota Racing securing the Hypercar Manufacturers’ Championship and the remaining title battles moving towards a decisive season finale at Monza. Toyota completed a commanding one-two finish as Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley and Ryō Hirakawa secured…

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Ferrari's Antonio Fuoco leads 2026 WEC Barcelona Hypercar FP3 by 0.015s over Genesis, with Cadillac third and Aston Martin fourth on track.

2026 | WEC | 6 Hours of Barcelona | Hypercar FP3 | Ferrari edges Genesis by 0.015s

Karishma Persad2 days ago2 days ago016 mins

Ferrari AF Corse returned to the top of the Hypercar classification during the third and final Free Practice session (FP3) for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) 6 Hours of Barcelona. Antonio Fuoco recorded a 1:31.026 in the #50 Ferrari 499P, narrowly beating Genesis Magma Racing’s Dani Juncadella by just 0.015 seconds. Cadillac Hertz…

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Tom Fleming takes 2026 WEC Barcelona LMGT3 pole for Garage 59 ahead of Manthey Porsche, while TF Sport Corvette secures fourth on the grid.

2026 | WEC | 6 Hours of Barcelona | Qualifying & Hyperpole | LMGT3 | Fleming claims second pole for Garage 59

Karishma Persad2 days ago2 days ago014 mins

Tom Fleming secured LMGT3 pole position for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) 6 Hours of Barcelona, delivering a remarkable Qualifying performance for Garage 59 despite missing Friday’s practice sessions. The British driver recorded a 1:40.933 in the #10 McLaren 720S LMGT3 Evo, beating The Bend Manthey’s Riccardo Pera by 0.122 seconds during Saturday’s…

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Simon Mann tops the 2026 WEC Barcelona LMGT3 FP3 for VISTA AF Corse Ferrari as Iron Lynx Mercedes-AMG and Akkodis ASP Lexus follow.

2026 | WEC | 6 Hours of Barcelona | LMGT3 FP3 | Mann leads Ferrari ahead of Mercedes-AMG and Lexus

Karishma Persad2 days ago2 days ago012 mins

VISTA AF Corse returned to the top of the LMGT3 classification during the third and final Free Practice session (FP3) for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) 6 Hours of Barcelona, with Simon Mann setting the fastest time in the #21 Ferrari 296 LMGT3 Evo. The American recorded a 1:41.696 to finish 0.442 seconds…

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Tincknell tops 2026 Barcelona WEC FP2 for Aston Martin ahead of Genesis and Ferrari, as Gehrsitz puts Garage 59 McLaren first in LMGT3.

2026 | WEC | 6 Hours of Barcelona | FP2 | Aston Martin leads Genesis in Hypercar as McLaren tops LMGT3

Karishma Persad3 days ago3 days ago013 mins

Aston Martin THOR Team led the second Free Practice session (FP2) for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) 6 Hours of Barcelona, with Harry Tincknell setting the Hypercar benchmark ahead of Genesis Magma Racing and AF Corse Ferrari. Meanwhile, Finn Gehrsitz put Garage 59 McLaren at the top of the LMGT3 classification. Tincknell recorded…

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FIA and the ACO extend their FIA WEC partnership through 2037 as the championship targets further commercial and technical growth.

FIA and ACO extend WEC partnership through 2037

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks ago06 mins

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) have agreed a new 10-year extension that will secure their partnership over the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) through the end of 2037. The new agreement will begin after the current deal expires at the end of 2027 and provides another decade of…

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FIA confirms ACO-WEC agreement runs through 2027 amid split reports

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago07 mins

The FIA has clarified that its promoter agreement with the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) regarding the World Endurance Championship (WEC) remains in place through the end of 2027, responding to reports that the two organisations could separate as early as next season. German publication Auto Motor und Sport reported on Thursday that the FIA…

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Reported FIA-ACO contract dispute raises questions over WEC control, Le Mans and the future direction of endurance racing in 2027.

FIA and ACO reportedly at odds over WEC future as Le Mans questions emerge

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago08 mins

The long-standing partnership between the FIA and Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) could be approaching a critical juncture, with a report from German publication Auto Motor und Sport claiming that the two organisations remain without renewed agreements governing the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). According to the report, two contracts underpinning the relationship have expired….

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Michelin will remain the exclusive WEC Hypercar tyre supplier through 2032, while Goodyear continues its LMGT3 partnership.

Michelin confirmed as exclusive WEC Hypercar tyre supplier through 2032

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Michelin will remain the exclusive tyre supplier for the FIA World Endurance Championship’s Hypercar category through the end of the 2032 WEC season after winning the latest FIA and Automobile Club de l’Ouest tender process. The new agreement covers the 2030–2032 seasons and extends Michelin’s existing commitment, which had already run through 2029. It also…

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Nico Varrone joins TF Sport’s No. 33 Corvette for the WEC 6 Hours of São Paulo, replacing Nicky Catsburg because of an IMSA clash.

Varrone joins TF Sport for WEC return at São Paulo

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago02 mins

Nico Varrone will return to the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) with TF Sport at the 6 Hours of São Paulo, replacing Nicky Catsburg in the No. 33 Corvette Z06 GT3.R. Catsburg will miss the Brazilian event because of a clash with his IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship commitments. Therefore, Varrone will share the LMGT3 entry…

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