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The year the legendary Daytona 24 Hours ran to six hours

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The year the legendary Daytona 24 Hours ran to six hours
In 1972, the Daytona 24 Hours was reduced to just six hours as the FIA introduced a new three-litre prototype formula. Jacky Ickx and Mario Andretti still had to overcome an ailing Ferrari to claim one of the most unlikely victories of their careers

FIA confirms ACO WEC deal runs through 2027 after reported contract row

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FIA confirms ACO WEC deal runs through 2027 after reported contract row

F1 clash avoided but can Lando Norris or Max Verstappen race at Le Mans 2027?

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F1 clash avoided but can Lando Norris or Max Verstappen race at Le Mans 2027?

Lando Norris completes first full test in McLaren’s Le Mans Hypercar

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Lando Norris completes first full test in McLaren’s Le Mans Hypercar

Lando Norris to test McLaren MCL-HY hypercar ahead of Azerbaijan GP

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Lando Norris to test McLaren MCL-HY hypercar ahead of Azerbaijan GP

The debate on whether WEC prioritised 'entertainment' over 'sport' in Austin

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The debate on whether WEC prioritised 'entertainment' over 'sport' in Austin
WEC hosted its Austin round last weekend, but did the series go too far in its pursuit of an entertaining race?

Robert Shwartzman joins Peugeot for WEC 2027

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Robert Shwartzman joins Peugeot for WEC 2027

How Toyota and BMW’s Austin miseries have blown 2026 WEC title fight wide open

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How Toyota and BMW’s Austin miseries have blown 2026 WEC title fight wide open

Ferrari “didn’t expect” #50 to win Austin WEC as #51 pitstop issue revealed

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Ferrari “didn’t expect” #50 to win Austin WEC as #51 pitstop issue revealed

How Ferrari profited from late Toyota pain in Austin

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How Ferrari profited from late Toyota pain in Austin

Toyota admits late WEC Austin heartbreak “tough to take” as victory slips away

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Toyota admits late WEC Austin heartbreak “tough to take” as victory slips away
Toyota’s late DNF at Austin evoked memories of a similar heartbreak at Le Mans exactly a decade ago

Ferrari wins WEC Austin after late Toyota hydraulic failure

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Ferrari wins WEC Austin after late Toyota hydraulic failure

Ferrari “thinking race by race" about WEC title fight after scoring ‘equal’ pole in Austin

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Ferrari “thinking race by race" about WEC title fight after scoring ‘equal’ pole in Austin

WEC Austin: Ferrari takes pole from Cadillac after identical qualifying times

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WEC Austin: Ferrari takes pole from Cadillac after identical qualifying times

WEC Austin: Aston Martin edges Genesis and Cadillac in FP3

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WEC Austin: Aston Martin edges Genesis and Cadillac in FP3

WEC Austin FP2: Aston Martin tops both classes with Tincknell and Robichon

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WEC Austin FP2: Aston Martin tops both classes with Tincknell and Robichon
Harry Tincknell put the No. 007 Valkyrie fastest in Hypercar, while Zach Robichon led LMGT3 for Heart of Racing

Ferrari leads WEC Austin FP1 with Antonio Giovinazzi ahead of Antonio Fuoco

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Ferrari leads WEC Austin FP1 with Antonio Giovinazzi ahead of Antonio Fuoco

Five things to look out for in WEC’s Lone Star Le Mans

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Five things to look out for in WEC’s Lone Star Le Mans

Why strategic variation makes WEC 2026 a fascinating watch

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Why strategic variation makes WEC 2026 a fascinating watch

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

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