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Porsche targets victories on Le Mans return with LMDh prototype
Porsche is targeting a victorious return to the Le Mans 24 Hours with an LMDh prototype that will contest full seasons in the World Endurance Championship and IMSA SportsCar championship from 2023.

Audi announces FE exit in favour of return to Le Mans, Dakar Rally
Audi returns to sportscar racing and the Dakar Rally but it comes at the cost of its Formula E programme

WEC CEO Gerard Neveu to step down from position at end of 2020
Gerard Neveu will step down from his position of CEO of the Le Mans Management (LMEM) and head of the FIA World Endurance Championship at the end of the year.

12H - 2020 Le Mans 24 Hours: #8 Toyota leads at half distance
The #7 Toyota runs into trouble to hand the half way lead back to the sister #8 Toyota; United Autosport 1-2 in LMP2 as Aston leads both GT classes

6H - 2020 Le Mans 24 Hours: Toyota dominant as #8 takes control
The #8 Toyota of Sebatstien Buemi, Kazuki Nakajima and Brendon Hartley takes control in the first quarter of the 2020 Le Mans 24 Hours
2020 Le Mans 24 Hours: Toyota leads way in pre-quali as Le Mans begins
Toyota stamps its mark on proceedings by topping pre-qualifying ahead of the new 'Hyper Pole' one-lap shootout scheduled for Friday

2020 24 Hours of Le Mans to be closed door event
This year’s rescheduled Le Mans 24 Hours will take place behind closed doors without spectators in a U-Turn made by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest.

Fernando Alonso says F1 return unlikely, 2021 plans “more or less” set
Fernando Alonso says he knows “more or less” what he will be competing in for 2021 but has cast doubt on a return to Formula 1.

FIA adds “safeguard clause” as coronavirus reaction method
The FIA has announced a safeguard clause has been added to its international sporting code amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis.

2020 Le Mans 24 Hours postponed until September
This year’s Le Mans 24 Hours has been pushed back until 19-20 September amid fresh French government guidelines on the coronavirus outbreak.

WEC’s April Spa round postponed due to coronavirus pandemic
The World Endurance Championship’s 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps round in April has been postponed amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

WEC sees Sebring round called off amid coronavirus
The World Endurance Championship has confirmed the cancellation of the Sebring 1000 miles following the United States travel ban on non-US citizens from Europe amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Rebellion to cease motorsport activity after current WEC season
Rebellion Racing will end its motorsport-related activities following the conclusion of the 2019-2020 World Endurance Championship season as part of a company-wide review into its marketing strategy.

FIA "warmly welcomes" ACO, IMSA convergence initiative
The FIA says it “warmly welcomes” the announcement by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest and the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) to converge prototype development in endurance racing.

Fernando Alonso had ‘massive’ impact on WEC, says series chief
Fernando Alonso had a “massive” impact on the FIA World Endurance Championship during his one-season stint in the series, according to its CEO, Gerard Neveu.

WEC boss Neveu anticipates ‘very spectacular’ Hypercar class
The CEO of the FIA World Endurance Championship is excited for the start of the “very spectacular” Hypercar class that will become the series’ top category later this year.

Tincknell, Westbrook join Aston Martin for 24 Hours of Le Mans
Harry Tincknell and Richard Westbrook have completed Aston Martin Racing’s GTE-Pro line-up for the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Corvette to make WEC return at Lone Star Le Mans
Corvette Racing has confirmed its place on the grid for the FIA World Endurance Championship's Lone Star Le Mans race with a single-car entry.

Monza, Kyalami confirmed on WEC 2020-21 calendar
Monza and Kyalami will both play host to FIA World Endurance Championship races for the first time in the 2020-21 season after being named on the provisional calendar that was announced on Thursday.

Peugeot links up with Rebellion for WEC Hypercar program
Peugeot has announced a new partnership with Rebellion Racing for its new Hypercar program in the FIA World Endurance Championship from 2022.

COTA replaces Interlagos on 2019-20 WEC calendar
The FIA World Endurance Championship has confirmed the cancellation of the 6 Hours of Sao Paulo on February 1, with a replacement round at the Circuit of The Americas being announced in its place.

Peugeot announces WEC Hypercar entry for 2022
Peugeot has announced it will enter the FIA World Endurance Championship’s new Hypercar class from 2022. The WEC is set for a new regulation overhaul for its top class tier in time for the 2020-21 season as a replacement for the current LMP1 prototypes.

Rebellion scores maiden LMP1 WEC pole in Shanghai as Toyota struggles
Rebellion Racing scooped its first-ever LMP1 pole position in qualifying for the 4 Hours of Shanghai on Saturday as Toyota struggled to fourth and fifth place on the grid.

Buemi: Toyota 'completely out of the fight' for Shanghai WEC round
Sebastien Buemi believes Toyota Gazoo Racing will be “completely out of the fight” at this weekend’s 4 Hours of Shanghai as the FIA World Endurance Championship’s handicap system continues to bite.