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2021 FIA WEC Entry List Revealed

https://youtu.be/E2JojUvSQR4 The entry list for the 2021 FIA World Endurance Championship includes 33 full-season entrants from 12 different countries plus a record number of teams competing in both the LMP2 a... Read More...

Walter Lechner: RIP to a motorsport legend

Porsche Motorsport mourns the loss of Walter Lechner (1949-2020). The Austrian has been a valued member of the Porsche family since 1985, already in his debut at the wheel of the Porsche 956 that year, he cel... Read More...

The Hamilton Straight in honour of Lewis at Silverstone

Silverstone has announced today that it will be renaming its famous International Pits Straight to honour Lewis Hamilton’s outstanding achievements following his seventh Formula 1 World Championship title win... Read More...

Formula 1 helmets attract big bucks from collectors

Although the likes of Formula 1 and MotoGP are getting back into the swing of things, other racing series have been written off for 2020. So, to fill that gap, we’ve listed the most iconic helmets to grace ... Read More...

2020 Le Mans: Toyota lead early, Rebellion duo chase

Toyota No. 7 led the field from pole position after a long pace lap and stayed ahead for the first hour of the 88th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, round 7 of FIA WEC Season 8. Bruno Senna kept the s... Read More...

2020 Le Mans: Key factors unique to this race

Postponing the 88th 24 Hours of Le Mans to September due to the international health crisis has required changes to the normal programme. Different weather conditions and lighting will cause teams to ad... Read More...

Future of WEC mapped out by FIA and ACO-IMSA

There were several important announcements at today’s Automobile Club de l’Ouest press conference, including the name of the new top class, LMDh regulations, the 2021 FIA WEC calendar, MissionH24 and the 20... Read More...

2020 Le Mans Hyperpole: Kobayashi claims it for Toyota

Tomorrow’s 24 Hours of Le Mans – round 7 of FIA WEC Season 8 – will see Toyota Gazoo Racing start on pole for the 88th running of the race. The event will be held behind closed doors. Ex-Formula 1 driver... Read More...

Le Mans 2020: Where to watch the action

Rescheduled from June and for the first time ever taking place behind closed doors, this year’s Le Mans – round 7 of FIA WEC Season 8 – will be somewhat different without its loyal fans but there is little ... Read More...

Le Mans 2020: We have the weekend covered for you!

We are pleased to confirm that we will be providing extensive coverage of this weekend's Le Mans 24 Hours - one of the great races on the planet with 59 entries set to do battle for the 88th time at the hal... Read More...

Le Mans 2020: Aston Martin seeking world titles

Aston Martin Racing heads into the 88th running of the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans aiming to take its third class victory with Vantage, and secure the 2019/2020 World Endurance Championship. For the first ... Read More...

McLaren’s Pato O’Ward fastest ahead of Indy 500 Sunday

Rookie Pato O’Ward turned the fastest lap of Miller Lite Carb Day practice for the 104th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Friday, Aug. 21, with winners of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” loomi... Read More...

Indy 500: A rookie could win it this year

Five NTT Indycar drivers from five countries are preparing for their first Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, eager to experience the race for themselves. “I think as much as we want to ... Read More...

Marco Andretti: This place means so much to us as a family

For the first time in 33 years, an Andretti will lead the Indianapolis 500 to the green flag. Marco Andretti, the grandson of the 1969 Indianapolis 500 winner Mario Andretti, topped eight other NTT Indycar ... Read More...

Indy 500: Dixon fastest ahead of Fast Friday

NTT Indycar Series points leader Dixon jumped to the top of the speed chart Thursday on the second day of practice for the 104th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.

Hamilton announced as UN education ambassador

Six-Time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has become an Ambassador for UN Global Goal 4: Quality Education, it was announced on Tuesday. In partnership with global movement #TOGETHERBAND and ethic... Read More...

Five current Formula 1 drivers to race virtual Le Mans

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnhdsQTJrAU The entry list has today been revealed for the 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual, to be held on 13/14th June, and it shows that the lure of motorsport’s greatest enduran... Read More...

Stroll: I am delighted to welcome Tobias to Aston Martin

The Board of Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc announced today that, Dr Andy Palmer and the Board agreed that he would step down as President and Group Chief Executive. The Board announces the app... Read More...

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