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WEC calendar severely disrupted by US-Iran war: Qatar and Bahrain rounds canceled, replaced by Barcelona and Monza for an all-European finish. Official decision expected July 23; points asymmetry and GTWC conflict noted. Ferrari not frustrated but points impact and double freight kits noted. Le Mans 2026 concluded with Toyota win. Silverstone returns to WEC 2027. Ford Hypercar V-8 fired up; Oreca chassis, six-driver lineup including Campbell, Blomqvist, Yelloly; track testing in August, likely Daytona debut. Peugeot plans major 9X8 upgrade for 2027. McLaren Hypercar program detailed; MCL-HY to debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed. Porsche unveils 2027 911 GT4 R. Eight Ferrari 296 GT3 Evos for 24H Spa. GTWC Europe 2027 calendar confirmed. SRO 2027 America calendars. Aston Martin Vantage chasing Spa podium sweep. Lionspeed GP's pitlane-to-win at Spa analyzed (40°C heat, 66 cars). Verstappen eyes Spa 24H. Buemi hints at FE exit. Matt Campbell to Ford. Ferrari weekend preview covers DTM, ELMS, GT Open, 24H Series, Super Taikyu. Genesis Magma Racing preview for 6 Hours of São Paulo (Derani home race, first fly-away). ELMS 2027 calendar confirmed earlier start and Mistral chicane removal. Toyota preview for São Paulo. Derani excited for home race; Genesis showing progress after Le Mans retirement. Mathys Jaubert profile. ELMS Imola practice: Masson leads again, session cut short by red flag. Complete program guide for 6 Hours of São Paulo 2026 published. New GTWC events: Beijing E-Town street circuit (Oct 2-4, 4.9km, sim-racing hub) and GTWC Asia at Fuji with season-high 25 cars. Genesis not pushing for second Asian WEC round, IMSA entry delayed to 2028. GT World Challenge America mid-season preview published. A new GT event, the GT Challenge de las Américas, is set for this weekend in Guyana (press release, no entry list). WEC São Paulo 6H preview now available covering Hypercar and LMGT3 storylines. Wickens hoping for first GTD podium with DXDT after transporter fire; Proton Competition preview for São Paulo 6H; multiple WEC São Paulo previews published. Motul expands partnership with McLaren into F1 and WEC. Toyota GR GT hardcore variant spied at Nürburgring chasing 911 GT3 RS; hybrid twin-turbo V8 likely over 641 hp; market launch 2027, GT3 version for WEC. IMSA GT-only race at CTMP this weekend (Porsche preview). McLaren Hypercar public debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed. WEC São Paulo 6H concluded: BMW #15 wins (Magnussen/Marciello/Vanthoor) after late fuel strategy, beating Ferrari #51. Cadillac third. Corvette wins LMGT3. New: Profile on Kush Maini, F2 driver mentored by Mika Hakkinen, potential future F1 talent (Barcelona win, Silverstone podium). Mercedes-AMG celebrates 1,000th customer racing win, a milestone across GT3/GT4/GT2 programs. IMSA title fight breakdown after CTMP: Aitken leads GTP, Barrichello GTD masterclass, tight GTD Pro battle. DHL extends WEC logistics partnership. Spa date tweak possible for 24 Hours of Spa. Kelvin van der Linde returns after heavy Norisring crash, tested BMW M4 GT3 Evo, racing at GTWC Misano this weekend. Gounon takes pole for Misano Race 2, edging van der Linde by 0.057s; Pauwels third. Now updated: GTWC Misano Race 2 result: van der Linde/Weerts win, completing sweep. Weerts sets Sprint Cup win record. Championship lead shifts to WRT. New: Silverstone aiming to become second-biggest WEC race after Le Mans, driven by British marques and ELMS success. BMW's WEC turnaround continues: two wins in four races, within 5 points of Toyota; Roos emphasizes consistency and Evo update.