McLaren’s Hypercar project gains momentum
With the initial shakedown out of the way, McLaren is now ramping up the testing program of its new MCL-HY ahead of its race debut next year.
AO Racing adds ‘Rockie the Pegasus’ to its cast of characters
The new character and livery will debut on the team’s No. 99 ORECA 07 Gibson at Le Mans.
Neck injury rules Lynn out of Le Mans
Louis Delétraz will replace him in the No. 12 Cadillac V-Series.R.
IMSA confirms 21-car field for Detroit GP
The second of two 100-minute street races this season will feature 11 entries in GTP and 10 entries in GTD Pro.
The RACER Mailbag, May 20
Thoughts on Indy 500 qualifying, declining respect for yellow flags and NXT drivers likely to move among topics in the RACER Mailbag this week.
Rushbrook sees potential for driver crossover from Ford’s NASCAR teams to its GT3 program
There are clear prospects of F1 star Max Verstappen joining Ford’s GT3 program in the near future, thanks to the Blue Oval’s ties to Red Bull Racing, but what about the potential for headline-grabbing sports car crossovers with its NASCAR operation? Mark Rushbrook, the global director of Ford Racing, says it’s a possibility.
The RACER Mailbag, May 13
Non-yellow flags, push-to-pass and V8/V10/whatever engines among topics driver the RACER Mailbag this week.
McLaren recruits Vanthoor for Hypercar program
Laurens Vanthoor will join McLaren’s forthcoming Hypercar program for its FIA World Endurance Championship debut in 2027, becoming the second driver confirmed for the factory effort alongside Mikkel Jensen.The 2024 FIA WEC Hypercar Drivers’ world champion has spent the past decade as a Porsche factory driver, but will begin transitioning…
Supercars ace Mostert to race for Vasser Sullivan Lexus at Detroit
Vasser Sullivan Racing will enter its two Lexus RC F GT3s in the upcoming Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix, with the No. 15 car to be headlined by reigning Australian Supercars champion Chaz Mostert.
Heinrich lands Porsche Penske ApexF1 IMSA GTP ride for 2027
Porsche factory driver Laurin Heinrich will become a full-time driver for Porsche Penske ApexF1 in IMSA GTP next year.The 24-year-old, who is currently juggling roles with Penske at the Endurance Cup rounds and the Sprint races with JDC-Miller in IMSA, will contest all rounds of the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship aboard…