Friday, November 24, 2023

More FIA WEC news

It may be the offseason, but the spigot of news and updates from the FIA World Endurance Championship continues running.  Here's more news you can use.

FIA, ACO Aiming to Improve Hypercar BoP Process

Ferrari Exploring Mid-Season 499P Updates

After my recent editorial, I thought this would indeed be the case.  Will follow up on this chapter of the story about the new all hydrogen prototype idea, soon.  

Hydrogen Class Delayed Until 2027

Nielsen Renews Ferrari Contract

A couple of stories we already touched on in an IMSA update, which are related to WEC and worth revisiting or, if you missed them before, check them out.

Supply Chain Limited Porsche's 2024 Allocations

As mentioned, supply chain concerns should be less now since the effects of the pandemic have lessened.  However, maybe Porsche are still legitimately in a rut with supply and demand.

Corvette adds four drivers to their 2024 customer roster in not only IMSA but also in the new for 2024 GT3 class in FIA WEC, and other global GT3 championships.

Juncadella, Bamber Among Corvette Factory Driver Additions

Lamborghini have confirmed the first two official race drivers for their new LMDh/GTP team in IMSA and WEC.  So, this article will cross over between this WEC post and a future IMSA WeatherTech news post as well.

Lamborghini Confirms First Two LMDh Race Seats

Lopez to Spearhead Lexus LMGT3 Effort

De Vries Lands Full Season Toyota Hypercar Seat

Alpine Completes Aragon Endurance Test With A424

LMGT3 Manufacturer Limitation a "Surprise" to Mercedes-AMG

Rossi Set for BMW LMDh Test in 2024

WEC to Introduce Virtual Safety Car for 2024 Season

More Hypercar contracts are being signed, and thus, more drivers are finding their way into the premier WEC category.

Schumacher, Habsburg, Chatin Join Alpine Hypercar Squad

AF Corse Signs Kubica for Likely Third 499P Entry

A relevant Porsche story for both WEC and IMSA about their successes in the first year of LMDh in both IMSA and WEC.

Porsche to "Harvest A Lot More" After First LMDh Campaign

Van der Linde Tests ASP Lexus at Barcelona

In addition to driving for Alpine in FIA WEC, Mick Schumacher also has a role as a Formula 1 reserve and test driver for Mercedes Benz.

Schumacher to Miss Races if Called Up by Mercedes F1 Team


Ryan Briscoe is keeping his options open and wants to remain in sports car racing even after Glickenhaus have exited the sport.

Briscoe Hoping to Remain in WEC After Glickenhaus Exit

Lamborghini SC63 Entering "Second Phase" of Development


BMW Adds Marciello to Factory Driver Roster

Van der Linde Joins Lexus LMGT3 Program




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