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The LMP2 farewell: top stats and facts

MEDIABALAP.com - Like LMGTE Am, the LMP2 category has been an ever-present in the WEC era with countless rivalries, battles and careers made from the prototype class that has been universally popular among racers, teams and fans alike. Next week's Bapco Energies 8 Hours of Bahrain will be final time in

Five Crucial Storylines Ahead of Bahrain

MEDIABALAP.com - Ahead of next week’s Bapco Energies 8 Hours of Bahrain (2-4 November), below are five key stories going into the 2023 FIA WEC season-closer… 1. Which Toyota crew will make it a Hypercar title double? With just 15 points between the two Toyota Gazoo Racing No. 7 and No. 8

New Qualifying Format for 2024 FIA WEC Season

MEDIABALAP.com - The World Motorsport Council (WMSC) has today approved a new qualifying format for next year’s FIA World Endurance Championship. Technical Regulations for the new class set for introduction in next year’s FIA WEC called LMGT3 have also been approved. The new GT class will be based around FIA’s existing GT3

Aston Martin to enter FIA WEC from 2025 with Valkyrie Hypercar

MEDIABALAP.com - Aston Martin confirmed at a press conference today that the British manufacturer will enter the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship with a Valkyrie Hypercar. Through backing of Aston Martin’s endurance racing partner Heart of Racing [HoR], at least one Valkyrie racecar will be entered in the WEC from 2025.

WEC season-closer in Bahrain nears as entry list revealed

MEDIABALAP.com - In just over four weeks’ time, the FIA WEC will be back in action one last time this year for the season-closing Bapco 8 Hours of Bahrain (2-4 November). Click HERE for the latest entry list. As is tradition in the WEC, the rookie test will take place one day after the

Official FIA WEC Rookies revealed for Bahrain test

MEDIABALAP.com - The three drivers nominated as official ‘Rookies’ for the official FIA World Endurance Championship test session at Bahrain International Circuit on Sunday 5 November have today been announced. Josh Pierson (Hypercar), Nicolas Varrone (LMP2) and Antoine Doquin (LMGTE Am) will each get a minimum of 30 laps behind the

Kubica, Andrade and Deletraz extend LMP2 points lead with Fuji win

MEDIABALAP.com (Jakarta) - The No.41 Team WRT squad took their second win of the 2023 FIA WEC season and extended their championship points lead at the 6 Hours of Fuji this afternoon. Robert Kubica, Louis Deletraz and Rui Andrade overhauled pole sitters and early leaders Filipe Albuquerque, Phil Hanson and Frederick

Fuji Qualifying: Kobayashi takes pole for Toyota at home race

MEDIABALAP.com (Jakarta) - No.22 United Autosports fastest in LMP2 while Keating sweeps to pole in LMGTE Am for Corvette Racing. Below are the main headlines from today’s qualifying at WEC 6 Hours of Fuji. Hypercar: Pole Sitter – No.7 Toyota   Kamui Kobayashi in No.7 Toyota Gazoo Racing GR010 Hybrid Hypercar takes pole

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