WEC-Imola: BoP not yet matching LMDh with LMH
The Imola BoP did not level the performances between LMH and LMDh based homologated cars, even not within one group of homologated cars (LMH or LMDh). We also make the comparison for LMDh with IMSA!
WEC-Imola Hypercars entries part 1/3: LMH
We have chosen to present the Imola entries in three groups: LMH, LMDh and Endurance Trophy Hypercar Team. Let’s start with the LMH: Ferrari, Peugeot and Toyota.
The new BoP for WEC Imola round is known
The new 2024 Imola BoP was published 12/04 getting LMH and LMDh even closer than at Qatar. In LMGT3, the ballast based on success will be applied.
LMH versus LMDh BoP Pre-Qatar 1812
Is the new 2024 pre-Qatar BoP going to bring LMDh based cars at same level as LMH cars in the Hypercars championships? In LMGT3, the BoP setting is also complex.
Bahrain title showdown for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing
After securing the manufacturers’ World Championship at Fuji Speedway, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing aims to bring home the FIA Hypercar World Endurance Drivers Championship. Drivers quotes ahead of Bahrain.
Ferrari 499P in Mugello before heading to Bahrain
The Ferrari 499P, the “Queen” of the 24 Hours of Le Mans will feature at the Finali Mondiali Ferrari at the Mugello Circuit as part of the Ferrari Show on Sunday 29 prior heading to Bahrain. Also Ferrari 499P designers comments about its clear references to Ferrari’s stylistic tradition.
Porsche animates the 6 Hours of Fuji.
Vanthoor and Estre with the Porsche 963 #6 spent two-thirds of the 6 hours of Fuji in the lead but were ultimately unable to defend the top spot ending third behind the two Toyota Gazoo Racing GR010.
Toyota in row 1, Porsche in row 2
Both Toyota Gazoo Racing GR010 Hypercar Hybrid will start from first row the 6 Hours of Fuji ahead of the two Porsche Penske 963.
Toyota Fastest in friday practices
Both TOYOTA GAZOO Racing set fastest lap today at Fuji International Speedway.
Toyota aims victory at home
The manufacturers’ World Championship could be secured by TOYOTA GAZOO Racing for a fifth consecutive season if the Nippon Hypercars outscore the Ferraris by 13 points in Fuji.
LMH versus LMDh
After 5 out of 7 races in the WEC championship, the time has come to take stock of the integration of the LMDhs in the Hypercars championships.
LMH and LMDh in short
What are the key differences between LMH and LMDh in the Hypercars category?
1000 Miles of Sebring: Qualifying
Ferrari takes the first pole position of the 2023 World Endurance Championship for the 1000 Miles of Sebring. Toyota have to settle for P2 and P3.
1000 Miles of Sebring: Wednesday Practices
Brendon Hartley, Ryo Hirakawa with Toyota #8 and James Calado in Ferrari #51 are the only drivers to set a lap time within 1 sec. of Kobayashi fastest lap during both Wednesday sessions.
1000 Miles of Sebring: Toyota set the pace
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing kicked off preparations at Sebring by setting the Prologue pace with José María López (GR010 HYBRID #7) Saturday morning lap of 1min 48.208secs that was the fastest of the weekend. Brendon Hartley was second on the combined results, just 0.008secs behind, in the #8 GR010 HYBRID.
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Set for 1000 Miles of Sebring
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing begins its defence of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) titles with the 1000 Miles of Sebring on 17 March. Drivers comments before the prologue.
FIA WEC LMP1 and Hybrid 2012-2021
FIA WEC LMP1 and Hybrid from 2012 till 2021.
Three manufacturers won the LMP1 and Hybrid seasons since WEC inception: Audi, Porsche and Toyota.
Hypercar @ 24 Hours of Le mans 2021: Toyota’s fourth win
FIA WEC Season 9, Race 4/6: Hypercar @ 24 Hours of Le Mans: Toyota fourth win.
Kamui Kobayashi, Mike Conway and José-Maria Lopez won their first 24 Hours of Le Mans after dominating the race from qualifications to the end of the race.
Hypercar @ 24 Hours of Le mans 2021: Hyperpole
FIA WEC Season 9, Race 4/6: Hypercar @ 24 Hours of Le Mans: Hyperpole.
Kamui Kobayashi got his fourth pole position (3 in a row) at the 24 Hours of Le Mans 0.295 seconds ahead of this team mate Brendon Hartley.
Hypercar @ 24 Hours of Le mans 2021: qualifications
FIA WEC Season 9, Race 4/6: Hypercar @ 24 Hours of Le Mans: Qualifications.
Results of the qualification session today will not determine the order on the grid saturday. All 5 cars will participate at tomorrow’s hyperpole which ‘ll define the pole and following cars on the grid. Toyota #7 was the fastest of qualification session.
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