Tag: Hypercar
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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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Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-AMG ONE Breaks Its Own Lap Record on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife
Mercedes-AMG ONE Sets New Record on Nürburgring, Surpassing Its Previous Best by Over Five Seconds Since October 2022, the Mercedes-AMG ONE has held the fastest production car record on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife. On September 23, 2024, DTM driver Maro Engel achieved a new lap time of 6:29.090, beating his previous record by over five seconds. The…
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Aston Martin｜F1® Car for the Road Delivered to F1® Driver, Fernando Alonso
On September 4, 2024, Aston Martin’s Aramco Formula 1® driver Fernando Alonso received his customized Aston Martin Valkyrie in Monaco. Alonso collaborated closely with Aston Martin’s design team to create a bespoke version inspired by his AMR24 race car. The Valkyrie is equipped with a hybrid V12 engine producing 1,155PS, making it a true F1®…
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Ferrari｜Racing at Fuji for FIA WEC Round 7
September 6, 2024 Ferrari returns to the spotlight in the FIA World Endurance Championship at Fuji for Round 7 of the 2024 season. The 6-hour race on September 15 takes place at Fuji Speedway, a 4.536 km circuit. Ferrari currently holds third place in the Manufacturers’ standings, trailing Toyota by 19 points. Source: Ferrari (September…
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Lamborghini｜Lamborghini SC63 Finishes Demanding Lone Star Le Mans
On September 1, 2024, the Lamborghini SC63 completed the demanding Lone Star Le Mans, the 6th round of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in Austin, Texas. The #63 car, driven by Edoardo Mortara, Mirko Bortolotti, and Daniil Kvyat, showed strong performance, gaining eight positions early in the race. However, late penalties ultimately resulted in…
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Ferrari｜Historic Win at COTA: Ferrari Triumphs at Lone Star Le Mans
On September 2, 2024, Ferrari secured victory at the 6th round of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) at Lone Star Le Mans. The AF Corse’s 83 car, driven by Yifei Ye, Robert Shwartzman, and Robert Kubica, took first place at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA), marking a historic day for Ferrari. On the…
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Ferrari｜499Ps return to COTA for FIA WEC Round 6
August 21, 2024 Ferrari’s Hypercar, the 499P, will be back in action for the sixth round of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA) in Texas. This event marks the third-to-last race of the 2024 season, with three 499Ps from the Ferrari – AF Corse team set to compete…