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Alonso Wins Something - At Last!
Fernando Alonso celebrates debut WEC win with strong Spa Prototype performance for Toyota. Taking the chequered flag with a win from Pole Position, Fernando Alonso started his new World Endurance Championship career in fine style earlier today as the Spanish double Formula One World Champion...- Paul Jeffrey
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Could We See An Unlimited Class In Motor Racing?
After hearing about the blistering lap from a little 4 cylinder made by Porsche at the famous Spa circuit in Belgium, I think we might see a trend with setting the fastest lap times. This car was made as a tribute to the withdrawal from the World Endurance Championship (WEC) by making a...- Andrew Whelan
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10 LMP1 Cars Confirmed for New Look WEC in 2018/19
The works Toyota Gazoon Racing team headline a 10 strong LMP1 contingent in the new look FIA WEC 2018/19 'Super Season' schedule. Many thought the end was nigh for the current generation LMP1 Prototype category following the departure of both Audi and Porsche in recent times, however following...- Paul Jeffrey
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Alonso to Contest WEC / Formula One Double Season in 2018
McLaren Renault driver Fernando Alonso has signed to drive in the legendary Le Mans 24 Hours for Toyota this year, combining a part WEC season with his Formula One commitments. The 36-year-old double Formula One World Champion today confirmed he will contest all but one World Endurance...- Paul Jeffrey
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Alonso Toyota LMP1 Test Begins in Bahrain
Fernando Alonso has clocked his first laps in a modern day Prototype this morning in Bahrain, sharing driving duties with Toyota regular Sebastien Buemi. Alonso made his Prototype sportscar debut today as he begins an evaluation routine ahead of a potential bid to contest the world famous Le...- Paul Jeffrey
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iRacing Confirm Audi and Porsche LMP1 Content is Coming...
Two Prototype racing giants have been confirmed as in development for iRacing.com - Welcome the Porsche 919 and Audi R18 LMP 1 Hybrid machines.. coming "soon"... Although the real series continues to die on its feet, it looks like LMP1 Prototype racing remains a thriving category in the sim...- Paul Jeffrey
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McLaren Interested in Works LMP1 GT Return?
McLaren Automotive have speculated a potential return to top level GT competition, subject to the future of the Prototype division of endurance racing. With a mass exodus of works manufacturers from the World Endurance Championship ringing many alarm bells throughout the world of endurance...- Paul Jeffrey
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AUTOMOBILISTA HELMET
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Le Mans 2017: LMP 2 Preview
As Le Mans 2017 approaches we review the teams and drivers taking part in the LMP 2 category of the biggest endurance race in the world. Unlike its bigger brother in LMP1 at Le Mans, the LMP 2 Prototype category continues to be in rude health ahead of the big race this weekend. With a starting...- Paul Jeffrey
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Le Mans 2017: LMP 1 Preview
As we build up to Le Mans 2017 RaceDepartment have a look at the LMP 1 class ahead of the big race. Prototype racing is going through something of a recession in recent years, however endurance racing’s most prestigious category continues to provide one of the most spectacular sights in...- Paul Jeffrey
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2017 24 Hours of Le Mans / 24 Heures du Mans (Live Stream)
The 24 Hours of Le Mans, #LM24, World's Greatest Race, whatever you want to call it, this weekend we will be embedding or linking to the various livestreams of the coverage of the most important race of the FIA World Endurance Championship. The Monaco Grand Prix. The Indy 500. The Dakar Rally...- Paul Jeffrey
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Have Your Say: Has LMP1 Prototype Racing Had Its Day?
With a record low five works LMP1 cars for the biggest sportscar race of them all this year, the question has to be asked if Prototype racing has just become too expensive to remain relevant in modern motorsport. For years now the LMP1 Prototype category of endurance racing has represented the...- Paul Jeffrey
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Toyota Shows Early Form at Le Mans
The 2017 Le Mans 24 Hours preparations have begun in earnest, with the ever improving Toyota team taking first blood as the cars hit the track together for the first time. The three Toyota TS050 Hybrids topped out the times at the opening session of the Le Mans Test Day, with former Williams...- Paul Jeffrey
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Robert Kubica to Test LMP2 Car at Monza
Former Grand Prix star and WRC driver Robert Kubica will try his luck in a LMP2 Prototype SMP Racing Dallara at Italy's Monza circuit later this May. Initially due to contest the full World Endurance Championship schedule this season in a Colin Kolles run LMP1 machine, Kubica made a last minute...- Paul Jeffrey
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Robert Kubica Withdraws from WEC / Le Mans 2017 Campaign
Robert Kubica has revealed his plans for a 2017 World Endurance campaign and Le Mans 24 Hour drive have hit the skids, leaving the Polish superstar without a drive this season. In a surprise announcement on the run up to the first round of the 2017 World Endurance Championship at Silverstone...- Paul Jeffrey
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How Bad is the FE/WEC Date Clash?
At least three drivers will miss the New York ePrix due to the calendar clash with the 6 Hours of Nurburging. Points leader Sebastien Buemi was the first to confirm he will be prioritising his World Endurance Championship commitments, but now DS Virgin’s Sam Bird and Jose Maria Lopez have...- Bethonie Waring
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WEC Provisional Entry List Revealed
Nearly 30 entries have been confirmed for the 2017 World Endurance Championship, with five manufacturers represented. The full entrance list was announced this afternoon in an online press conference: five LMP1 entrants, ten LMP2, eight LMGTE Pro, and five GMGT Am. President of the Automobile...- Bethonie Waring
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Lopez to join WEC with Toyota
WTCC three time champion and Formula E driver Jose Maria Lopez will compete in the World Endurance Championship with Toyota. Toyota have announced they will run a three car line up at Spa and Le Mans this year, but Lopez will compete in the series full time, racing with Mike Conway and Kamui...- Bethonie Waring
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Audi Sport WEC Drivers: Where Are They Now?
With the 2017 almost upon us RaceDepartment have a look at the six former Audi Sport LMP1 drivers looking for new employment heading into the new racing season. Following the shock announcement back in October that the former all conquering Audi Sport team was to withdraw from Prototype...- Paul Jeffrey
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Ginetta Announce LMP1 Car for 2018 WEC
The British Ginetta sportscar brand have announced their intention to design and build an LMP1 World Endurance Championship specification prototype in readiness for the 2018 FIA WEC season. With a strong pedigree in many disciplines of motorsport, not least of which is founding member status of...- Paul Jeffrey
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