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automotive-news1 year ago

Alpine Eyes Hydrogen V6 Hypercar Production Despite Setbacks

Toyota Gazoo Racing team director Rob Leupen has expressed enthusiasm over Alpine's support for liquid hydrogen technology, which is set to be introduced in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2027. Alpine's Alpenglow concept car, revealed at Spa, indicates their commitment to hydrogen combustion technology, complementing Toyota's earlier efforts. However, Leupen remains skeptical about meeting the 2027 timeline due to the lack of specific regulations and necessary infrastructure.

via Sportscar365|
#alpine#automotive-news#fia-world-endurance-championship
motorsports2 years ago

Vanwall's Engine Deal with Pipo Rejected, WEC Faces Tough Decision

Vanwall Racing Team had struck a deal with Pipo Moteurs to use their engine in the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship season before their entry application was rejected. The team had a difficult campaign this year with a vehicle that lacked power compared to others in the top class. Despite the rejection, Vanwall owner Colin Kolles confirmed that the Pipo engine will be delivered soon and the team has been working on improvements. The decision to switch engine suppliers also led to ByKolles pursuing a new homologation for their non-hybrid LMH prototype. The future of Vanwall's participation in the championship remains uncertain.

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#engine-deal#fia-world-endurance-championship#hypercar
motorsports2 years ago

Toyota Dominates WEC Monza 6 Hours, Corvette Clinches GTE-Am Title

Corvette Racing had a successful day with their GTD PRO victory at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park and a fourth-place finish at the 6 Hours of Monza, clinching the GTE-Am championship. The team's strong performance in both the IMSA and WEC series highlights their trans-oceanic success and the collaboration between the two programs. The Corvette Racing team celebrated their achievements and expressed pride in their "unbelievable" day.

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#corvette-racing#fia-world-endurance-championship#gtd-pro
motorsports2 years ago

Peugeot and Ferrari Dominate Monza WEC Practice Sessions

Peugeot's Jean-Eric Vergne set the fastest lap time in the Free Practice 3 session of the FIA World Endurance Championship, narrowly beating Ferrari's Antonio Fuoco. This marked the first time Peugeot topped a practice session since last season's Bahrain finale. Gustavo Menezes finished third in the teammate car. In the LMP2 class, Pietro Fittipaldi set the fastest lap, while Matteo Cairoli ended up quickest in the GTE-Am category. The session had no Full Course Yellow interruptions.

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#antonio-fuoco#fia-world-endurance-championship#jean-eric-vergne
motorsports2 years ago

"Proton's Impressive Debut with Porsche 963 Sends Toyota on High Alert in WEC Title Battle"

Proton Competition is preparing for its first race with the Porsche 963 in the FIA World Endurance Championship at Monza. The team aims to accumulate as much mileage as possible, considering the limited testing time. The drivers are excited but also aware of the learning curve involved. Proton is the second customer team to introduce the Porsche 963 to the WEC, following Hertz Team JOTA. The team acknowledges that they are slightly behind due to the later debut, but they hope to surprise people with their performance.

via Sportscar365|
#fia-world-endurance-championship#hypercar-debut#monza
sports2 years ago

Alpine Unveils Impressive Lineup of High-Performance Race Cars.

Alpine has unveiled its LMDh car, the A424_B, which will be powered by a Mecachrome V6 engine and feature a spec LMDh hybrid system. The car has been developed in partnership with ORECA and will be run by Alpine's long-time sports car racing partner Signatech in the FIA World Endurance Championship next year. The manufacturer is also open to customer teams buying the car to compete in other championships. The first fire-up of the complete car is scheduled for June 28, with the first rollout set to take place in late July.

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