Tag: FIA WEC
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McLaren | McLaren GT3 EVO claims historic front row lockout in Bahrain as 2024 FIA WEC campaign concludes with fighting points finish
McLaren achieved a historic front-row lockout in the final 2024 WEC race at Bahrain, with Josh Caygill securing pole in the #95 car, just 0.002 seconds ahead of teammate James Cottingham in the #59 car. During the race, both cars led initially, with the #59 car finishing in 6th place and the #95 car in…
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Porsche | Porsche works drivers win the FIA World Endurance Championship
Porsche’s works drivers Kévin Estre, André Lotterer, and Laurens Vanthoor won the FIA World Endurance Championship drivers’ title in the season’s final race, the 8 Hours of Bahrain. Their Porsche 963 finished eleventh, securing the trio the world championship title in the drivers’ standings. Porsche concluded the season as the runner-up in the manufacturers’ championship.…
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Scuderia Ferrari | 296 LMGT3 Wins at Bahrain
Ferrari’s 296 LMGT3 secured victory at the FIA WEC finale in Bahrain. Vista AF Corse’s No.55 car, driven by Alessio Rovera, Simon Mann, and François Heriau, claimed the win after a thrilling race. No.54 car also finished in the points. No.55 held the lead after a safety car period, with Rovera’s fast laps securing the…
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Scuderia Ferrari | Rookie Test Concludes with the 499Ps in Bahrain
Following the FIA WEC season finale, Ferrari drivers Thomas Neubauer and Italian GT Endurance champion Arthur Leclerc tested the 499P cars at Bahrain International Circuit. Neubauer noted the high speeds and precision required, while Leclerc expressed excitement about the complexity and enjoyment of driving the 499P. Source: Here
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Ferrari | Comments Ahead of 8 Hours of Bahrain
Ferrari prepares for the final round of the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship, the “8 Hours of Bahrain,” with ambitions to win the title. 499P drivers Antonio Fuoco, Miguel Molina, Nicklas Nielsen, Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado, and Antonio Giovinazzi expressed their determination to compete with top rivals, highlighting a focus on brake and tire…
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Porsche | Sets Sights on Securing the WEC Crown at the Season Finale
Porsche, fresh off sweeping the IMSA series titles, now aims for the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) crown on November 2 in Bahrain. As the current leader in the manufacturers’ standings, Porsche is also contending for the drivers’ title, with Porsche Penske Motorsport ready for the final showdown. The team is focused on concluding the…
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Porsche | Porsche Penske Motorsport switches up its driver squad for the 2025 season
Porsche Penske Motorsport will change its driver lineup for the 2025 season. French driver Julien Andlauer has been promoted to the works team, joining Michael Christensen as a regular in the FIA WEC. Meanwhile, André Lotterer, Dane Cameron, and Frédéric Makowiecki will leave the team as their contracts end. Source: Here