Lamborghini Temerario GT3 revealed; ELMS/WEC/N24 heats up; BMW retro livery; Genesis Magma enters Le Mans; Toyota hydrogen prototype; McLaren hypercar arrival; Aston Martin Valkyrie progress; Aitken on Le Mans unpredictability; Bourdais Q&A; Valkyrie Evo joker upgrades; Le Mans Friday notebook; Genesis Magma debut prep; IMSA Detroit Porsche Penske recovery; BYD-Alpine talks; Goodyear tire deal extended to 2029; Silverstone WEC return in 2027; ELMS 2027 calendar; WEC São Paulo preview; Jaubert LMGT3 campaign; BoP governance transparency debate; ELMS Imola paddock notes; Ford Hypercar V8 roars to life; Peugeot's mixed Spa weekend a warning for Le Mans; ORECA technical director expresses uncertainty about supporting multiple OEMs in 2030, highlighting engineering constraints for next-gen prototype regulations. Le Mans Test Day FP2: Aston Martin Valkyrie tops with 3:26.293, ahead of Toyota, Cadillac, Alpine. Genesis making progress. New: ORECA selects Siemens Xcelerator for CFD and composite optimization, investing in simulation-driven development for Ford Hypercar program. New: Genesis not prioritizing a second Asian WEC round, focusing on European brand building; no IMSA until 2028. New: McLaren completes first WEC run with Lando Norris at Goodwood, signaling Triple Crown ambitions. New: Ford WEC Hypercar chassis fires up its V8 for the first time – track debut next month.
Key Questions
What milestone did Ford's WEC Hypercar project reach?
The Ford Hypercar chassis fired up its V8 engine for the first time, marking progress toward a 2027 FIA WEC debut. Track testing is scheduled for next month.
What is Genesis' current motorsport focus for Le Mans and beyond?
Genesis is prioritizing European brand building with its Magma program and Le Mans entry, with no IMSA plans until 2028. The team is making steady progress in testing.
What technical partnership did ORECA announce for its Ford Hypercar program?
ORECA selected Siemens Xcelerator for CFD and composite optimization to support simulation-driven development. This investment targets the 2027 regulations.