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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.
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 is considering a move into the Daytona Prototype class as US sportscar racing prepares for a major series merger in 2014.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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.
Kimi Raikkonen has dismissed speculation of a Formula One comeback for 2012, with Finnish newspaper Ilta-Sanomat reporting his focus remains on rallying and endurance racing.
Porsche CEO Matthias Müller has ruled out a Formula 1 comeback, citing high costs and a lack of appeal, as the company turns its attention to endurance racing.
Chevrolet announced the 2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition at $90,960, combining Z06 power with ZR1 technology and restricting production to just 500 units.
Audi swept the 2010 Le Mans 24 Hours podium, setting a new distance record as the No. 9 R15 TDI Plus led a commanding 1-2-3 for the German manufacturer.
Audi’s R15 TDI enters the 2009 Le Mans 24 Hours with a compact V10 diesel, revised aerodynamics and a lithium-ion battery, aiming to extend the brand’s endurance racing record.
Peugeot broke Audi’s run at the 2009 24 Hours of Le Mans, with the 908 HDi FAP securing a dominant 1-2 finish in a race marked by reliability and pace.
Peugeot Sport Total took a commanding 1-2 victory at the 2009 24 Hours of Le Mans, breaking Audi’s winning streak and securing the marque’s first win at the event since 1993.
Carlos Monteverde took victory in the 2009 Le Mans Legend support race, leading home a field of 61 historic sports cars at Circuit de la Sarthe.