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16-hour round-up: Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA stretches its legs in the lead at Le Mans
1+ week, 2+ day ago (886+ words) The V8-powered #12 Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA machine was the alarm call Le Mans woke up to this morning, the bright gold Hypercar was in full flight as it tightened its stranglehold on the 94th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans,…...
The secret of the new 24 Hours of Le Mans Hypercar tyre design
1+ week, 3+ day ago (506+ words) From afar, at 300 kph, a Hypercar tyre looks like a black circle. But tyres are the subject of much research and development. Michelin has introduced a major change with the Pilot Sport Endurance 2026: render visible what is usually beneath the…...
Ford reveals the names of the 2027 Hypercar driver crews
1+ week, 4+ day ago (286+ words) They're back. In 2027, Ford will be returning to the Hypercar class, and therefore on the grid of the 95th 24 Hours of Le Mans. One of the greatest ever automotive manufacturers joins a highly competitive field. Today, they announce the complete roster…...
BMW take first Hypercar-era Le Mans pole after Cadillac penalty
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1202+ words) Incredible scenes marked the 94th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans as BMW claimed pole position after an action-packed final Hyperpole session. Jack Aitken, driving the #38 Hertz Team JOTA Cadillac, was quickest on the road, but a penalty carried over…...
Toyota turn it on at Le Mans to top FP2 and first night-time session
1+ week, 6+ day ago (574+ words) Despite an early heart-stopping spin, the #7 Toyota with Kamui Kobayashi aboard left it to the final two laps to put Toyota Racing at the top of the order in Free Practice Two as the sun went down. The sister #8 car…...
2026 24 Hours of Le Mans: the low-down on the Genesis Magma Racing Hypercar
2+ week, 1+ day ago (650+ words) The Genesis GMR-001-Hypercar taking the start of the 24 Hours of Le Mans next weekend is revealing its potential. This machine is designed for performance, styled with character and intended for endurance. Its fiery livery turns heads even before it…...
The Porsche 911 GT3 Rs commemorate Porsche's 1951 victory at the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans
2+ week, 5+ day ago (477+ words) This is not just a stylistic choice. This livery tells a story. The two silver cars on the grid this year celebrate 75 years of international racing, which began with a drive from Zuffenhausen to Le Mans and continues today. The…...
24 Hours of Le Mans " The 2026 LMGT3 class preview
3+ week, 20+ hour ago (591+ words) The LMGT3 class for the 94th 24 Hours of Le Mans (1014 June 2026) boasts 25 cars. Nine makes compose the line-up: Aston Martin, BMW, Corvette, Ferrari, Ford, Lexus, Mercedes-AMG, Mc Laren and Porsche, represented by the very best privateer teams. As usual, they're ready to…...