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Hyundai is rumoured to be considering a and Hypercar entry. But why is it exploring that avenue and could it be detrimental to its other motorsport activities? π€
Is Hyundai About To Join The WEC And IMSA? This week news has emerged that Hyundai could be on the cusp of entering the World Endurance Championship and IMSA with a Hypercar from 2026.But could it hap...
Rather than arguing who was at fault for the Max Verstappen and Lando Norris incident in the , our editor Rob Hansford believes the battle should be applauded.
Do you agree? π§
Ditch the blame game, applaud the Verstappen/Norris Austrian GP battle Rob Hansford thinks we should just applaud the battle between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris at the Austrian Grand Prix, not play a blame game.
Pierre Gasly is sticking with Alpine having signed a multi-year contract with the team. Do you think he's made the right decision? π§
Why sticking with Alpine is the right call for Gasly Gasly has extended his F1 stay with Alpine on a multi-year deal
Two-time champion Fernando Alonso will be at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed π€©
Alonso to drive Aston Martin special at Goodwood Festival of Speed He will drive the Aston Martin Valiant on FOS' second day
The Red Bull driver cannot afford another weekend racing in the middle of the pack π¬
Perez confident of bouncing back in Austria - and he needs to The Red Bull driver cannot afford another disappointing grand prix weekend
Could the be the race that ignites a title challenge for Lando Norris? π€
The Austrian Grand Prix can be the springboard for Norris to bring his F1 title challenge to life The Austrian Grand Prix has been kind to Lando Norris of late and it could be a turning point for his F1 championship bid
It's here! It's issue 14 of The Pit Stop! π€©
The cover issue is all about Ayrton Senna and why his legacy lives on so strong today.
Also in this issue is:
- The hidden potential in BMW's WEC hypercar
- and his historic racing team
- 's Indy 500
Plus much more!
All eyes were on the factory Ferrari cars at this year's Le Mans 24 Hours. But it was the customer AF Corse car that became the dark horse π
How the AF Corse Ferrari Became 2024's WEC Le Mans 24 Hours Dark Horse Coming into the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans nobody really considered the AF Corse privateer Ferrari as a potential WEC race-winning machine. And yet, it was in ...
Congratulations to for winning a magnificent 2024 ! πππΎ
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They snatched pole in the dying seconds of Hyperpole on Wednesday, but can now go on to secure victory in this weekend's ?
Let us know what you think in the comments! π
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Following 's announcement about Hypercar entries for 2025, Aston Martin has committed to running two cars π€©
Aston Martin to run two Valkyries in WEC following rule change The British manufacturer is well-prepared to enter two Valkyries in all WEC rounds next year
WATCH LIVE: Equipe Summer Classic 2024 from Silverstone
Join us for a feast of Motorsport action for our Summer Classic this Saturday 8th June.
Todayβs timetable:
12:30 β Equipe GTS
13:50 β MG Cup
14:20 β Equipe Elan 60
15:30 β Monoposto
16:00 β Equipe Pre β63 with 50βs
16:40 β Equipe 70s with BCV8
17:20 β Equipe Libre
Find out more about Equipe Classic Racing here https://bit.ly/3VuMs2k
Kimi Antonelli isn't even in yet, but he's already making an impact on the series π
The Mercedes junior who's already ruffling F1 feathers For Kimi Antonelli, the prospect of an F1 seat is becoming more and more of a certainty in 2025
Are you wanting to begin a career in motorsport journalism but aren't sure where to start? π€ Well, we have the course for you! β¨
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We will help you improve your writing skills, help you learn how to get the stories from within the paddock, and enable you to create great video and podcast content. π»
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The isn't planning on expanding its 2025 calendar, despite increased interest in the series. And that could be great for its growth π§
Why WEC Won't Be Expanding Its 2025 Calendar The World Endurance Championship is on a period of growth, and the usual approach to help expand its reach would be to increase the number of races it holds....
Sarah Bovy has given her verdict on this year's tyres π¨
Why Goodyear's WEC tyres are even better this year The LMGT3 class is making it's debut in WEC this year, but so too are Goodyear's brand new tyres
The used to be a destination drivers would go to in order to extend careers. But now it's a real career target π―
Why WEC is no longer a secondary career objective for drivers With more teams entering WEC's hypercar class, it's giving more opportunities for drivers who may not be looking at F1
Jota took its first victory at the 6 Hours of SpaπAnd it was just as good for the championship as it was for the team π§
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Alex Albon has committed his future to Williams for a few more years π
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Albon signs contract extension with Williams He will be with the team as F1 enters a new era of regulations
Cadillac's huge 6 Hours of Spa crash meant it had another disappointing event. But despite that, it still believes a podium at Le Mans is within its grasp π§
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Cadillac's WEC season has taken another hit, but lofty ambitions remain It plans to challenge for the podium at the Le Mans 24 Hours
took its maiden victory at today π The first privateer to take a Hypercar class victory in π
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It's another Hyperpole for Ferrari! π
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Has Alpine given fans a glimpse of the future? π§
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Alpine gives a glimpse of its potential WEC hydrogen intentions The prototype will have its first on-track running at this weekend's WEC round in Belgium
The BMW looking glorious at π
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It's the 6 Hours of Spa this weekend π€©
Here's everything you need to know ahead of the event
https://youtu.be/sFdc8K84tg0
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Everything You Need To Know About WEC's 6 Hours Of Spa 2024 The World Endurance Championship is heading to Belgium for the third round of the season, with this year's contingent tackling the 6 Hours of Spa.In this vid...
A point might not be much to shout about, but for Alpine it points to real progress π
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How Miami GP showcased Alpine's progress Alpine's competitiveness at the Miami Grand Prix suggests it could be back on a path towards the sharp end of the midfield
The doubters have now been silenced π€
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Norris glad Miami GP win has proven doubters wrong The McLaren driver took his first race win at the 2024 Miami Grand Prix
Valtteri Bottas arrived at the to discover there'd been a change within his team π¬
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The first hints of Bottas' discontent at Sauber Valterri Bottas arrived at the Miami Grand Prix to discover his race engineer had been changed
This year, has partnered with to race in .
And in Issue 13 we take a deep dive into their new relationship π€
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Victory looked all but certain for at the 6 Hours of Imola, but it all fell apart when the rain fell π§
Watch the full video on our YouTube channel, and while you're there, don't forget to subscribe!
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