Le Mans

TOYOTA RACING Endures Tough 6 Hours of São Paulo but Retains Championship Lead

TOYOTA RACING finished 12th and 17th at São Paulo after a challenging race, yet maintains a five-point lead over BMW M Team WRT in the World Championship.

Aston Martin Racing takes dominant Laguna Seca win

Adrian Fernandez, Stefan Mücke and Harold Primat led Aston Martin Racing to a three-lap victory at the six-hour American Le Mans Series race at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.

GreenGT LMPH2 Hydrogen-Electric Racer Set for 2012 Le Mans Entry

Swiss firm GreenGT has revealed the LMPH2, a hydrogen-electric prototype aiming to compete in an experimental class at the 2012 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Allan McNish to Start 2011 Le Mans 24 Hours from Fifth on Grid

Audi’s Allan McNish will line up fifth for the 2011 Le Mans 24 Hours, as the marque’s R18 TDIs secured both front-row slots in a close qualifying battle with Peugeot.

Boreas hypercar project draws on Greek myth and hybrid power

Spanish engineering firm DSD Design and Motorsport is preparing to unveil the Boreas, a 1,000hp-plus hybrid hypercar with a Game of Thrones-inspired name and a limited run of 12.

Magnussen Pursues 2016 F1 Return as Porsche Test Nears

After losing his McLaren seat, Kevin Magnussen is keeping his Formula One ambitions alive for 2016 while preparing to test Porsche's LMP1 car.

Hulkenberg Targets Le Mans Return After Force India Deal

Nico Hulkenberg, fresh from a new two-year Formula One contract with Force India, has signalled his intent to defend his Le Mans crown with Porsche in 2016.

McLaren F1 LM-Spec Heads to Auction in California

A rare McLaren F1 upgraded to LM specification, one of only two factory-modified examples, will be auctioned by RM Auctions in Monterey this August.

Ford unveils 2016 GT racecar for Le Mans return

Ford has revealed its new GT racecar, which will compete in the 2016 Le Mans 24 Hours and headline the marque’s endurance racing campaign.

Hulkenberg calls Le Mans a circuit for “real men” ahead of debut

Nico Hulkenberg, set for his first 24 Hours of Le Mans with Porsche, describes the historic circuit as a true test for drivers and highlights the demands of modern endurance racing.

Ferrari tipped for Le Mans prototype return as major announcement looms

Speculation intensifies ahead of the 2014 24 Hours of Le Mans as organisers tease a major announcement, with reports linking Ferrari to a possible LMP1 entry.

Porsche 919 Hybrid unveiled at Geneva, marks Le Mans return

Porsche revealed the 919 Hybrid at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, confirming technical details of its LMP1 contender ahead of its first Le Mans entry since 1998.

Chevrolet Corvette C7.R debuts at 2014 Detroit Auto Show

Chevrolet has revealed the Corvette C7.R at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show, a race car developed with the 2015 Z06 and set for its first outing at the Rolex 24 at Daytona.

Bugatti unveils Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Jean Pierre Wimille Legend Edition at Pebble Beach

Bugatti has launched the first in its six-part 'Les Légendes de Bugatti' series, honouring Le Mans winner Jean-Pierre Wimille with a special Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse at the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

Porsche sidesteps Mark Webber Le Mans speculation

Porsche has declined to dismiss reports linking Red Bull’s Mark Webber with a 2014 Le Mans prototype drive, as the Australian’s Formula One future remains in question.

Rolex Secures Official Timepiece Role at Sebring International Raceway

Sebring International Raceway has named Rolex as its Official Timepiece, linking the Swiss watchmaker to the Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring and future endurance events.

Audi signals interest in future Daytona Prototype entry

Audi is considering a move into the Daytona Prototype class as US sportscar racing prepares for a major series merger in 2014.

Audi eyes diesel-electric R10 hypercar inspired by Le Mans R18

Audi is developing plans for a diesel-electric hypercar, the R10, drawing on technology from its R18 e-tron quattro Le Mans racer and aiming to surpass the R8.

Lexus LFA GTE racer teased in photo by Akira Iida

A photo tweeted by Lexus race driver Akira Iida reveals a motorsport-prepared LFA, fuelling speculation about a forthcoming GTE entry for Le Mans competition.

1968 Ford GT40 Sells for $11m at Monterey Auction

A 1968 Ford GT40 race car achieved a record-breaking $11 million sale at RM Auctions in Monterey, reflecting the enduring appeal of American endurance racers.

Le Mans 2012: LMP1 Cars Bring Hybrid Power and Diesel Muscle

Audi and Toyota led the 2012 Le Mans LMP1 field with advanced diesel and hybrid prototypes, as technical regulations shaped a diverse grid of petrol, diesel and hybrid contenders.

Audi R18 E-Tron Quattro Claims First Hybrid Win at Le Mans

Audi secured its 11th Le Mans victory in 2012 with the R18 E-Tron Quattro, marking the first time a hybrid car has won the 24-hour endurance race.

Peugeot Withdraws from 2012 Le Mans Amid Economic Pressure

Peugeot has confirmed it will not compete in the 2012 24 Hours of Le Mans or any endurance racing, citing the challenging economic environment in Europe.

Toyota confirms hybrid LMP1 entry for 2012 Le Mans return

Toyota will return to the Le Mans 24 Hours in 2012 with a new hybrid-powered LMP1 prototype, marking its first factory entry since the late 1990s.