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FIORANO DEBUT FOR THE FERRARI 488 GTE 2018
Ferrari 488 GTEs no. 51 and 71 had their shakedown test on the Fiorano track ahead of the start of the 2018-19 Superseason of the World Endurance Championship (WEC).
FINAL SHAKEDOWN FOR PORSCHE: THE PROLOGUE OF THE WEC SUPER SEASON
On April 6, Porsche heads into the new season of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) with the two-day Prologue on the Circuit Paul Ricard. On the racetrack in the south of France, which opened in 1970, the Porsche GT Team will simulate an entire race weekend with the two 911 RSR in order to tackle the 15-month Super Season perfectly prepared. Porsche’s factory driver Gianmaria Bruni celebrates his comeback to the world’s most important race series for sports cars.
TDS RACING UNVEILS THE 2018/2019 CAR LIVERY
Only a few days until the WEC 2018/2019 Super Season start – The Prologue – and TDS Racing unveils its new colors reversing them.
PROJECT 1 PRESENTS ITS 2018 MOTORSPORT PROGRAMME
At the team presentation on 28th March in the Porsche factory Leipzig, Project 1 introduced its motorsport programme for the coming season. To coincide with its 25th anniversary, the Porsche team tackles the biggest commitment in its entire history.
TAN TO CHASE ‘CHILDHOOD DREAM’ WITH FULL-TIME FIA WEC GRADUATION
Weiron Tan has been given the opportunity to chase his ‘childhood dream’ this year and next, competing for Jackie Chan DC Racing x JOTA Sport in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and Le Mans 24 Hours as part of the prestigious, newly-formed SIC Motorsports Talent Development initiative. From a single-seater background, Tan has increasingly … Continue reading → ...
BMW MOTORSPORT DESIGNER MICHAEL SCULLY ON THE NEW BMW M8 GTE
When the BMW M8 GTE broke cover last year, it was celebrated for its innovative design that embraced both the motorsport and road car heritage of BMW, while making a clear statement of modernity. Speaking in an interview, Michael Scully, Head of Design BMW Motorsport, and the man behind the aesthetics of the latest Le Mans challenger, … Continue reading → ...
FINAL TEST FOR THE BMW M8 GTE BEFORE THE WEC PROLOGUE AT LE CASTELLET
This coming week, the BMW M8 GTE will complete its final endurance test at Aragón (ESP) ahead of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) official prologue which takes place at Le Castellet (FRA) on 7th April. This will be the first time that the BMW M8 GTE will meet the GTE Pro class rivals that will … Continue reading → ...
2018-2019 Super Season: Endurance is pure motorsport (video)
We love it, our fans love it, and our drivers love it...here's why!
BMW M8 GTE COMPLETES ENDURANCE TEST AT PORTIMAO
This week, BMW Motorsport continued preparations for entering the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) with an endurance test at Portimão (POR). BMW works drivers Augusto Farfus (BRA), António Félix da Costa (POR), Martin Tomczyk (GER), Nick Catsburg (NED) and Philipp Eng (AUT) all had the chance to take the wheel of the BMW M8 GTE.
LMGTE Am Focus: Multi-marque LMGTE Am class boosted to 9
The LMGTE Am class features three different brands among the nine entries, the number being a significant boost compared to previous seasons. The split is between Aston Martin (2), Ferrari (3) and Porsche (4).
TIMO BERNHARD: “LOOKING FORWARD TO NEW ROLE IN THE ADAC GT MASTERS”
On the move from the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) to join the ADAC GT Masters, sports car star Timo Bernhard (36, DEU) will line up in the Super Sports Car League for the first time this year. In this interview, the two-time Le Mans winner and FIA World Endurance Champion, who recently won the Nations Cup in the Race of Champions, talks about his goals for the season and his role as Team Principal. The ADAC GT Masters season will get under way in the Motorsport Arena Oschersleben on the weekend of 13th – 15th April.
Happy Chinese New Year! (Video)
Wishing all our Chinese friends, drivers, competitors and fans a Happy New Year...welcome to Year Of The Dog. Special Happy New Year to our Social Media Manager, Juliet Zhu!! Here are our friends from Jackie Chan DC Racing to tell you more.
LMP2 Focus: Three constructors go head-to-head in LMP2
The LMP2 grid will consist of seven entries but, in contrast to last year, there are three different chassis constructors represented through the ORECA 07, Dallara P217 and Ligier JSP217.
LMGTE Pro Focus: BMW strengthens powerful GT World Championship
Boosted by the FIA World Endurance Championship titles for GTE Drivers and Manufacturers, the competition in the LMGTE Pro class will be hotter and tighter than ever with the addition of BMW to the ranks.
Prologue – where the Super Season really begins! 50 days to go…
The dates of 6/7th April are rapidly approaching - just 50 days away in fact - at which time the green flag will be dropped for the FIA WEC official pre-season test, the Prologue.
THE HEART OF THE BMW M8 GTE: THE MOST EFFICIENT BMW MOTORSPORT RACING ENGINE EVER
Every successful race car needs a powerful and reliable engine to accelerate to top speed. In the case of the new BMW M8 GTE, which will compete in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in 2018, this is the BMW P63/1. The story of this special powerhouse began back in February 2016.
Toyota headline 10-strong LMP1 category
We take a look in more detail at the 10 LMP1 entrants for the WEC Super Season, the top category led by Toyota Gazoo Racing’s two TS050 HYBRIDS.
There is huge variety on offer, with none of the six teams choosing to run with the same chassis/engine com
THREE QUESTIONS FOR MARTIN TOMCZYK
Friday’s official press conference in Paris (FRA) started the countdown to the Super Season in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). Among those attending the event in the heart of the French capital was BMW works driver Martin Tomczyk (GER).
TRIPLE DEBUT FOR PROJECT 1 MOTORSPORT
For the first time in team history, Project 1 Motorsport ventures into the FIA World Endurance Championship. In close cooperation with Porsche, the team from Lohne will be using a Porsche 911 RSR in 2018. A trio of international drivers, consisting of Jörg Bergmeister, Patrick Lindsey and Egidio Perfetti, will be driving the car.
