FIA World Endurance Championship

Iron Lynx to run Mercedes Silver Arrows liveries at Le Mans

Iron Lynx’s three Mercedes-AMG LMGT3s will run Silver Arrows liveries at Le Mans, as the German brand continues its return to Le Mans.

Louis Deletraz to replace Alex Lynn at Cadillac for Le Mans

IMSA full-timer Louis Deletraz will replace Alex Lynn at Le Mans in the #12 JOTA Cadillac, after deputising for the Briton at Spa in the same car.

GALLERY: McLaren's 2027 WEC Hypercar, the MCL-HY

It's papaya orange. What else did you think it was going to be? It'll make its WEC debut next year and is currently deep into a robust testing programme.

All you need to know about reports Honda is poised to join WEC

Credible reports state Honda is on the cusp of entering WEC, with financing provided by a private team. We've got all you need to know.

McLaren sign Mikkel Jensen as first Hypercar driver for 2027

Mikkel Jensen, formerly at Peugeot, has signed with McLaren as the team's first Hypercar driver as development ramps up ahead of the 2027 debut.

Toyota unveils new TR010, rebrands to 'Toyota Racing'

The new TR010 Hybrid – yes, that's right – has been unveiled with a brand new red and white livery.

2025 Toyota GR010 vs 2026 upgrade: Analysing Toyota’s radical aero redesign

Toyota will introduce a heavily-revised version of the GR010 Hybrid next year. But what exactly is changing, and what will the impact be?

WEC 2026 entry list: LMGT3

A run through of the LMGT3 class on the 2026 FIA WEC Entry List by manufacturer

WEC 2026 entry list: Hypercar

We take a look at each of the eight manufacturers entered into 2026's WEC Hypercar class.

Genesis confirm driver crews for first WEC season

The South Korean announce driver combinations that offer "perfect balance"

How WRT's Bronze pair signals Rossi WEC departure

The WEC LMGT3 Bronze driver announcement alludes to something bigger...

Vanthoor and Van der Linde paired for WRT's first GTP season

BMW Team WRT have announced their Hypercar and GTP roster

Iron Dames announce WEC withdrawal

The popular all-female crew will not feature in LMGT3 next year

JOTA: 'Massive highs' in first WEC season with Cadillac

JOTA and Cadillac had a good first season as factory team partners, with a 1-2 finish in Brazil and front row lockout at Le Mans.

Porsche rules out Penske privateer 963s for WEC 2026

Porsche has closed the door on Penske running private or customer 963s in WEC next year, according to motorsport boss Thomas Laudenbach.

Cadillac's Jack Aitken to join JOTA for WEC 2026

Aitken will undertake a dual IMSA/WEC campaign in 2026, making his full debut in the world championship.

Rating and reviewing the Hypercar teams at Bahrain

Only Endurance rates, ranks and reviews each Hypercar team's performance from the WEC season finale at Bahrain.

Aston Martin's Mattia Drudi: Valkyrie is a 'really, really extreme' race car

See what Mattia Drudi thought about driving the Valkyrie Hypercar for the first time, and his comparison with the Vantage GT3.

GALLERY: The best shots from the WEC season finale at Bahrain

Enjoy a selection of images from the WEC 8 Hours of Bahrain, from top photographers including Drew Gibson and the DPPI photo agency.

Toyota dominate qualifying – but what happened to Aston Martin?

Toyota locked out the Bahrain front row for the third successive year, but the race may be different. And, what happened to Aston Martin?

Bahrain practice analysis: Championship challengers close on pace

Ferrari, Cadillac, and Porsche all seem fairly close on pace in the practice long runs in Bahrain, but it's a long race in the Middle East.

Laurens Vanthoor 'will never forget' being part of Porsche Penske

Kevin Estre and Laurens Vanthoor are gunning for a second consecutive WEC title win, but they're both glad to have been part of this programme.

Who's driving what at this year's WEC rookie test in Bahrain?

A run down of the entry list for the FIA World Endurance Championship's Bahrain rookie test.

Bahrain BoP analysis: Cadillac, Porsche may struggle in the Middle East

Cadillac has been handed a huge power decrease on top of a weight increase for Bahrain's WEC season finale, with Porsche suffering a similar fate.

Mathieu Jaminet: 'one of the hardest decisions of my life' to leave Porsche

Porsche star and factory driver Mathieu Jaminet will leave the German manufacturer for pastures new at the end of the WEC season next weekend.

Iron Dames: 'Fully committed' to 'long term vision'

Amid reports the Iron Dames programme could be scaled back, the team say their commitment to their females in motorsport vision is unchanged.

Laurin Heinrich to make Porsche 963 debut with factory team at Bahrain

Porsche's Laurein Heinrich, usually found in the German manufacturer's GT cars, will make his WEC, prototype, and Porsche 963 debut at Bahrain.

Da Costa: WEC return with Alpine a 'main objective'

Le Mans and WEC LMP2 title winner António Felix da Costa will return to endurance racing next year, with Alpine.

Garage 59 to run McLaren WEC LMGT3 programme in 2026

Garage 59 will run McLaren GT3 programmes in both WEC and GTWC Europe in 2026, while United Autosports takes a year out to prep for Hypercar.

Success handicap to be added to WEC's Hypercar class in 2026

WEC's headline Hypercar class will see a success handicap element added alongside BoP, which will also be 'reworked', for 2026.

GALLERY: Toyota tests updated GR010 at Paul Ricard

The GR010 Hybrid will have a new look next year, and Only Endurance has obtained some spy shots from a recent test.

Porsche's Hypercar bombshell raises more questions than answers

Porsche's withdrawal from WEC has shocked many fans, although it wasn't entirely unexpected. OE explores the ramifications, but finds more questions than answers.

Porsche terminate factory WEC Hypercar programme

Porsche have confirmed their exit from Hypercar, but reaffirm commitment to IMSA GTP class with Porsche Penske Motorsport

COTA BoP analysis: Toyota's power-to-weight may help them in Austin

Cadillac and Porsche hit hard after success at Interlagos, but Toyota may be in prime position.

Analysis: Lamborghini to 'pause' SC63 LMDh programme for 2026

Lamborghini's beleaguered SC63 LMDh prototype programme will be offically paused for 2026, with the company focusing on its new GT3 car instead.

Rating and analysing each Hypercar team after 6 Hours of Sao Paulo

Cadillac took a magnificent maiden WEC victory at Interlagos, but how did the other Hypercar teams get on?

Cadillac's Interlagos win hopes hang on 'making tyres last'

Cadillac took pole for the second consecutive time in WEC. But can they keep the car's tyres alive and convert pole to a win?

Interlagos practice analysis: Porsche on top, but it's close

Porsche topped a busy Friday, but with all manufacturers within a second in both practice sessions, it's close in Brazil.

Analysis: Ferrari dominated WEC's first half, but Interlagos will test their weakness

Ferrari dominated the first half of the WEC season, taking 4 out of 4 wins, including Le Mans. But will they be as good at Interlagos and beyond?

Interlagos BoP: Crunching the power and weight numbers

The Interlagos Balance of Performance sees Ferrari lose out in both power and weight. We crunch the numbers to see who comes out best.

Makowiecki: Alpine A424 'easier' to drive than Porsche 963

Fred Makowiecki compares the Alpine A424 to the Porsche 963 – and we break down how his pace in the Alpine stacks up against his teammates.

Analysis: Should WEC replace Balance of Performance with a cost cap?

With Ferrari winning all four WEC races this year, including Le Mans, would a cost cap be better than Balance of Performance?

Ranking and analysing every Hypercar team's performance at Le Mans

We rank and analyze every Hypercar team's Le Mans 2025 performance, from struggling Peugeot to winning Ferrari.

Vanwall looking to re-enter WEC in 2027 with brand new car

Vanwall, which last entered WEC in 2023 with the Vandervell 680, is looking to re-enter the championship with a brand new car for 2027.

Le Mans test day analysis: Ferrari in front, but not by much

Number crunching the Le Mans test day data to find out who's quickest over the crucial long runs.

GALLERY: Test day morning at Le Mans

Take a look at some images from the first on track running from Le Mans in 2025: the morning session of test day.

Le Mans BoP analysis: Pulling apart the power and weight figures

The Le Mans BoP has been released. But what does it mean? We investigate with graphs and stats.

ANALYSIS: How the WEC field has tightened up this year

Crunching the numbers from Qatar, Italy and Belgium to see how the Hypercar manufacturers have closed the gap to Ferrari.

Could Wayne Taylor's idea of racing in WEC actually work?

A surprise admission by Wayne Taylor raises more questions than answers about whether we could see a WTR Cadillac in WEC next year.

Porsche and Toyota make thinly-veiled criticisms of WEC BoP

The two reigning world championship teams have subtly made their feelings known about of WEC's Balance of Performance.

Alpine's run to third at Spa confirms their pace in WEC

Alpine have emerged as one of Ferrari's closest on track challengers this year. Wait, what?!

Can anyone beat 'untouchable' Ferrari? Their rivals weigh in

Ferrari took a 1-2-3 in qualifying at Spa. Afterwards, as the dominance sunk in, we asked their rivals if they were beatable in race conditions.

ANALYSIS: Porsche up front in the long run pace at Spa

Unlike at Imola, Ferrari are not outright quickest at Spa, with their rivals a little faster. But it's close — very close.

2024 Peugeot 9X8 'harder to extract performance' than old car

Peugeot's technical director Olivier Jansonnie told reporters at Spa how the team is struggling to extract the full performance from its 9X8 Hypercar.

Spa BoP analysed: Ferrari gets big weight increase

The Italian manufacturer has seen a weight increase after dominance at Qatar and Imola. But how will it affect the race at Spa?

GALLERY: Exclusive shots from the magical 6h Imola

The WEC's second round in Emilia-Romagna, shot by Harry Parvin

Mueller and Wehrlein join Porsche Penske for Spa

Both drivers handed their first appearances with the factory Hypercar team

Aston: Valkyrie Spa testing crash had 'no effect' on Imola

The two Aston Martin Valkyries sounded different, compared to each other, at Imola when trackside.

Analysis: Could Ferrari have taken a 1-2 on home turf?

GALLERY: 6 Hours of Imola in pictures

Check out some top shots from the world's best motorsport photographers, from the 6 Hours of Imola.

Friday at Imola in pictures

Check out a curated selection of shots from the free practice sessions at Imola.

ANALYSIS: Ferrari out in front at Imola, close behind

Ferrari set the pace in the long runs at Imola, but they need to deliver in the race on home turf.

Everything we know about Genesis: engine, livery, team

Genesis has combined two inline-4s to make a V8, then strapped two turbos to it.

5 things to look out for at Imola 6H this weekend

Time for round 2 of 2025 FIA WEC. Can Ferrari take a 2nd win, or will their rivals steal it away in front of the Tifosi? 5 things to look out for.

Imola BoP: Analysing changes with power-to-weight ratio

How will the new BoP affect the race at Imola?

What we know — and what we don't — about McLaren's Hypercar

McLaren have finally announced their long-awaited Hypercar. But what do we know about it?

Felipe Nasr on chances of winning endurance triple crown

Porsche's Brazilian star on the chances of completing an iconic motorsport accomplishment later this year.

WEC's 'Full Access' series from Qatar now on YouTube

Get the full behind the scenes action from the season opener back in February.

Audi selling classic LMP cars

The German marque is offering prototype legends as part of exclusive programme

WEC issue apology after Qatar 1812KM app failures

The championship has awarded discounts to viewers in response to global broadcasting issues.

ANALYSIS: Looking at why Porsche chose Wehrlein for Le Mans

Porsche chose Pascal Wehrlein to complete the factory driver line up at Le Mans, against more sportscar-experienced competition. But why?

Wehrlein joins Tandy, Nasr for Porsche assault on Le Mans

The German Formula E world champion will attempt to help his teammates complete a historic first.

Jordan Taylor: 'So many unknowns' at Le Mans for WTR

Wayne Taylor Racing will fulfil a long-held ambition in 2025: racing at Le Mans. But it's a big undertaking for the team, as J. Taylor explains.

GALLERY: WEC's curtain-raising Qatar 1812KM

The first round of the 2025 FIA WEC season, through the lens of Harry Parvin

WATCH: Ferrari's behind the scenes video on Qatar hat-trick

See behind the scenes footage detailing how Ferrari took a 1-2-3 at the WEC season opener in Qatar.

5 things to know from the Le Mans entry list

Five key takeaways from this year's Le Mans provisional entry list, plus a few bonus items.

WALLPAPER WEDNESDAY: WEC at Qatar

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Rating each Hypercar team's performance in Qatar

How did the teams do in the WEC season opener at Qatar?

Ferrari's Qatar win starts world title bid on right foot

Ferrari's goal this clear is very clear: winning the world championship. A win at the opening race of the season at Qatar is exactly what they needed.

Did Cadillac have the pace to take on Ferrari at Qatar?

The Cadillacs looked quick in the first two hours of the race. But could they have taken on the dominant Ferraris to challenge for the win?

How Giovinazzi took pole at Qatar, plus Toyota and Porsche

A bit of light analysis on how Ferrari's Giovinazzi took pole at Qatar, plus, what happened to Toyota and Porsche?

OE PREDICTS: How will WEC's Qatar 1812km go down?

How many predictions can Tim and Phil get right for the WEC season opener?

WEC ANALYSIS: It's all looking exceedingly close at Qatar

Only Endurance crunches the long run pace from free practice 1 and 2 to work who's looking quick at Qatar. It's close, very very close...

7 things we learnt from the WEC 2025 Prologue

Who's looking quick and what do you need to know heading into the opening round of the season?

REMINDER: The WEC Qatar 1812KM is on Friday

The opening round of the FIA WEC has an updated Friday start time, check out the full timetable powered by The Racing Line app.

PROLOGUE ANALYSIS: Making sense of the long-run data

Cadillac and Ferrari look strong, with others very close behind in what is sure to be a tight battle at Qatar.

GALLERY: WEC Prologue day 1 action

With no TV footage from WEC's Prologue, a sportscar fan has to feed their addiction somehow. Don't worry, though — we've got you.

Le Mans Ultimate adds Porsche, Aston Martin GT3s, other improvements

The official game of the FIA World Endurance Championship receives another update, adding two new cars, plus a free car, and other upgrades.

Qatar Balance of Performance analysis: Porsche, Toyota heaviest

It's that time of year: discussions about BoP have begun. We compare the four aspects with last year's data to make some sense of the numbers.

Andlauer: Porsche Penske promotion my 'biggest challenge'

Porsche's newest Hypercar factory driver Julien Andlauer speaks to Only Endurance about the upcoming season, his first racing for Porsche's works team.

FOR/AGAINST: Is WEC's 2-car manufacturer mandate good or bad?

Controversially, Hypercar manufacturers now need to enter two factory cars in the world championship. Let's explore the good and bad points, the latest edition of our for/against series.

VIDEO: See Ferrari's 2025 499P and hear from the drivers

Check out the 2025 Ferrari 499P and hear from the six factory drivers about the season ahead.

WATCH: Valkyrie Hypercar unsilenced at Sebring

The first footage of the Cosworth V12 let loose during IMSA Testing at Sebring

JOTA assign driver crews for first Cadillac season

Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA have set out their driver trios for the 2025 WEC season, but who's with who, and why?

Drugovich not in Valkyrie due to no 'close link' between F1 and WEC teams

Aston Martin's F1 reserve driver is an F2 champion, so he's handy behind the wheel. But why isn't he driving the Valkyrie in WEC or IMSA?

The verdict on Aston Martin's Valkyrie squad, driver-by-driver

OE's Tim and Phil deliver their verdicts on the Valkyrie driver roster

GALLERY: Shots from Alpine's A424 test at Monza

Check out the 2025 Alpine A424 from all the angles, with shots from the French squad's latest test at Monza.

'No reason' hybrid omission will impact Valkyrie: Aston Martin's Adam Carter

Aston's new Valkyrie LMH features a 6.5L V12 — but no hybrid unit. Aston's head of endurance doesn't believe this will have an impact, though.

Aston Martin unveils Valkyrie liveries and driver lineups for WEC and IMSA

The much-anticipated project will make its competition debut at the season-opening WEC race, the 1812km Qatar.

INSIGHT: How the current top class sportscars differ

TRL spoke to multiple drivers taking part in the 2025 Daytona 24 Hours to find out how the various Hypercars and GTPs differ, and what's the same.