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WEC tyre warmer ban remains in place for 2024 Le Mans 24 Hours

A repeat of this year’s U-turn for Le Mans to lift the new-for-2023 WEC rule prohibiting the pre-heating of tyres before they are put on the car was under discussion, series boss Frederic Lequien revealed late last month.

WEC's tyre warmer ban may be lifted at Le Mans again in 2024

WEC's tyre warmer ban may be lifted at Le Mans again in 2024

WEC boss Frederic Lequien has revealed that the prohibition on pre-heating tyres in the pits before they are put on the car is under review on safety grounds for the double-points round of the series in June.

WEC firms up plans to expand grid to 40 cars by 2025

WEC firms up plans to expand grid to 40 cars by 2025

Series boss Frederic Lequien categorically stated that the field would be increased to 40 in the wake of the publication of next year's entry list of 37 cars.

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FIA, WEC voice support for 'simpler' Hypercar BoP system

The term was invoked by FIA Endurance Commission president Richard Mille when the governing body and WEC co-organiser the Automobile Club de l’Ouest outlined their vision for the BoP last weekend at the WEC season finale in Bahrain.

Penske "would love to see" WEC at Indianapolis in the future

Penske has outlined a desire to host a six-hour WEC race on the same weekend as the IMSA SportsCar Championship round at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, which he bought along with the IndyCar Series in November 2019.

Penske "would love to see" WEC at Indy

Penske has outlined a desire to host a six-hour WEC race on the same weekend as the IMSA SportsCar Championship round at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, which he bought along with the IndyCar Series in November 2019.

Austin, Interlagos on course to rejoin WEC calendar in 2024

Austin, which last hosted the WEC in 2020, looks to be favourite to take the all-important North American slot on the schedule in place of Sebring.

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WEC Hypercar manufacturers to be given priority for LMGT3 entries

WEC Hypercar manufacturers to be given priority for LMGT3 entries

The WEC organisation has outlined its strategy for putting together the grid for LMGT3, which replaces the GTE Am class in 2024, while stressing that further discussions within the FIA Endurance Commission are required before any sign-off by the World Motor Sport Council.

WEC assessing Sebring alternative for US round from 2024

WEC assessing Sebring alternative for US round from 2024

The FIA World Endurance Championship has admitted that it is examining alternatives to Sebring for the US round of the series from 2024.

Sebring could retain place on WEC calendar despite Qatar opening season

Sebring could retain place on WEC calendar despite Qatar opening season

Sebring could retain its place on the World Endurance Championship calendar in March after Qatar becomes the season opener from 2024.

Sebring could keep place on '24 WEC calendar alongside Qatar

Sebring could keep place on '24 WEC calendar alongside Qatar

Sebring could retain its place on the FIA World Endurance Championship calendar in March after Qatar becomes the season opener from 2024.

WEC 2023 calendar expands to seven rounds, Portimao returns

WEC 2023 calendar expands to seven rounds, Portimao returns

The FIA World Endurance Championship will expand to seven rounds next year with an additional race at Portimao in April.

WEC plans extra European race before Le Mans on 2023 calendar

WEC plans extra European race before Le Mans on 2023 calendar

The additional race planned for next year’s World Endurance Championship calendar will take place in Europe before the Le Mans 24 Hours in June.

Penske in talks to bring WEC to Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Penske in talks to bring WEC to Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Indianapolis Motor Speedway owner Roger Penske has revealed a desire to bring the World Endurance Championship to the legendary track.

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