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GT racer Cedric Sbirrazzuoli dies aged 39

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GT racer Cedric Sbirrazzuoli dies aged 39
The Monegasque driver, a prominent figure in endurance and GT racing, died on 20 August following a cancer diagnosis

Pietro Fittipaldi aiming for Hypercar/GTP seat as he rules out single-seater return

WEC
Pietro Fittipaldi aiming for Hypercar/GTP seat as he rules out single-seater return

Aston Martin begins testing updated Valkyrie hypercar for 2027 WEC and IMSA

WEC
Aston Martin begins testing updated Valkyrie hypercar for 2027 WEC and IMSA

Ligier announces first three customers for next-gen LMP2 car

WEC
Ligier announces first three customers for next-gen LMP2 car

Ford reveals its new LMDh car on track

WEC
Ford reveals its new LMDh car on track

BMW’s ascent from an also-ran to WEC title contender

WEC
BMW’s ascent from an also-ran to WEC title contender
From scoring a solitary podium in 2025 to winning two races in the first half of 2026, BMW has come a long way in the last 12 months

Porsche backs Stephane Ratel over GT3's direction: "We don't want prototypes"

WEC
Porsche backs Stephane Ratel over GT3's direction: "We don't want prototypes"

Interview - The life and racing lessons Allan McNish learned from Ayrton Senna and Audi

Formula 1
Interview - The life and racing lessons Allan McNish learned from Ayrton Senna and Audi

Theo Pourchaire focused on new Opel Formula E programme amid doubts over WEC future

WEC
Theo Pourchaire focused on new Opel Formula E programme amid doubts over WEC future

July Autosport Best of the Month results: Lando Norris and Marc Marquez among the winners

General
July Autosport Best of the Month results: Lando Norris and Marc Marquez among the winners

How WEC's Hypercar title fight is shaping up with revised 2026 calendar

WEC
How WEC's Hypercar title fight is shaping up with revised 2026 calendar
While the WEC typically sees a dip in interest following Le Mans, the addition of two new races in Europe has injected new life into the season, while fundamentally altering the title battle

What life is like as a Williams F1 simulator driver

Formula 1
What life is like as a Williams F1 simulator driver

Porsche Motorsport boss reaffirms program stability amid corporate realignment

IMSA
Porsche Motorsport boss reaffirms program stability amid corporate realignment

Why GT3 may need a ‘rethink’ in line with WEC’s 2030 Hypercar refresh

WEC
Why GT3 may need a ‘rethink’ in line with WEC’s 2030 Hypercar refresh

GT World Challenge and WEC clash: What will teams and drivers racing both championships do?

WEC
GT World Challenge and WEC clash: What will teams and drivers racing both championships do?

Formula E changes 2027 Monaco date to avoid WEC clash

Formula E
Formula E changes 2027 Monaco date to avoid WEC clash
The all-electric championship altered its calendar to remove one of its two clashes with WEC in 2027 

Why strategic variation makes WEC 2026 a fascinating watch

WEC
Interlagos
Why strategic variation makes WEC 2026 a fascinating watch

How BMW adapted its Spa trick to win the Sao Paulo 6 Hours

WEC
Interlagos
How BMW adapted its Spa trick to win the Sao Paulo 6 Hours

Cars, stars, and the shootout winners from the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed

General
Cars, stars, and the shootout winners from the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed

Why Le Mans wasn't a manufactured illusion

WEC
24 Hours of Le Mans
Why Le Mans wasn't a manufactured illusion