Explore the angles of the new Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo, unveiled at this year’s running of the Spa 24 Hours and will debut in 2026.

Technical Specifications

ENGINE

Type F163CE, 6 cyl. V 120°, 4 valves per cylinder, 2992 cm3, GDI Turbo

Bore/stroke: 88 x 82 mm

Maximum power: approx. 600 hp* (447 kW) at 7250 rpm

Maximum torque: approx. 710 Nm* at 5500 rpm

* Subject to BoP

GEARBOX

Transverse sequential gearbox, 6 speeds

E-clutch, electronic clutch actuator with steering wheel paddles

Magnesium gearbox with integrated oil recovery tank

CHASSIS

Wheelbase: 1726 mm front / 1710 mm rear

Width: 2050 mm max (without mirrors)

Wheelbase: 2660 mm

Dry weight: 1250 kg

Front and rear suspension: double overlapping triangle, tubular steel suspension arms

5-way adjustable shock absorbers

Wheels: front 12.5‘ x 18’, rear 13‘ x 18’

Tyres: front 30/68/18, rear 31/71/18

Brake discs: front 400×36, rear 332×32

Brake callipers: front 6 pistons, rear 4 pistons

Brake pads: front 30 mm, rear 26.5 mm

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The 93rd running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans was a gruelling race for all 62 entries, as 14 cars failed to finish at the checkered flag.

With no wet weather this year to test the teams during the night, drivers faced the greater challenge of fatigue from behind the wheel.

On the other hand, the cars in the Hypercar, LMP2 and LMGT3 categories pushed the limits of mechanical and electronic reliability during the racing action.

Here, we list the retirements, non-classifications and the single disqualification – in chronological order – from the fourth FIA World Endurance Championship round.

Car – Laps / Racing time completed – Reason as applicable:

Note: racing time continued running for some despite being in the garage*

• #88 Proton Competition Ford Mustang LMGT3 – 46 laps / 3 hours, 11 minutes, 36.30 seconds – Broken rear-left wheel nut caused the wheel to detach before the Ford’s spin into the Tertre Rouge tyre barrier.
• #60 Iron Lynx Mercedes-AMG LMGT3 – 57 laps / 6 hours 5 minutes 02.685 seconds – Retired in the garage after a broken alternator belt damaged the oil line.
• #95 United Autosports McLaren 720S LMGT3 Evo – 80 laps / 5 hours, 35 minutes, 58.499 seconds – Stopped behind the barrier on Mulsanne straight due to drivetrain-related mechanical failure impacting fuel delivery.
• #46 WRT BMW M4 GT3 Evo – 156 laps / 11 hours, 2 minutes, 28.095 seconds – Technical issue affected the power and therefore power steering.
• #31 WRT BMW M4 GT3 Evo – 168 laps / 13 hours, 17 minutes, 27.884 seconds – Hit a rabbit during the night-time.
• #24 Nielsen Racing Oreca 07 LMP2 – 170 laps / 11 hours, 10 minutes, 29.565 seconds – Cem Bolukbasi crashed at Tertre Rouge (and released from the medical centre).
• #101 Wayne Taylor Racing Cadillac V-Series.R Hypercar – 189 laps / 11 hours, 55 minutes, 38.240 seconds – Filipe Albuquerque parked at the second Mulsanne chicane following engine failure (the car had a new engine fitted in FP2).

Halfway point at Le Mans – 12 hours

• #54 AF Corse Ferrari 296 LMGT3 – 192 laps / 14 hours, 4 minutes, 56.647 seconds – Cause unknown as of yet, though the car did not suffer a collision or overtly showcase physical signs of mechanical/electronic failure.
• #18 IDEC Sport Oreca 07 LMP2 – 206 laps / 13 hours, 34 minutes, 12.511 seconds – Andre Lotterer stopped after the right-rear wheel detached into the second Mulsanne chicane on an outlap after a pit stop.
• #311 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R Hypercar – 247 laps / 16 hours, 0 minutes, 31.169 seconds – Frederick Vesti lost power and retired, cause set to be investigated.
• #78 Akkodis ASP Lexus RC F LMGT3 – 268 laps / 19 hours, 2 minutes, 41.151 seconds – Finn Gehristz spun the rear at the Porsche Curves entry, making rear-left contact with the tyre barrier before driving back to the pits.
• # 28 IDEC Sport Oreca 07 LMP2 – 308 laps / 20 hours, 18 minutes, 29.995 seconds – Job van Uitert went off at the Forest Esses and beached in gravel and retired, possibly due to further reliability woes preventing his continuation.
• #59 United Autosports McLaren 720S LMGT3 Evo – 314 laps / 22 hours, 52 minutes, 42.255 seconds – They faced an alternator issue earlier on, but Gregoire Saucy’s car seemingly stopped working on the stretch after the Mulsanne Corner. They were non-classified after completing a minimum 75 per cent race distance of the winner.
• #50 AF Corse Ferrari 499P Hypercar – 387 laps – Post-race disqualification (see here)

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Check out the angles on the Genesis Magma Racing orange and red livery adorned on their new GMR-001 Hypercar set to compete in 2026.

The global livery unveiling took place ahead of the New York International Auto Show, confirming the unique branding and appearance for the team.

Luc Donckerwolke, Chief Creative Officer of Genesis, said: “The GMR-001 Hypercar, like every race car, is a sculpture designed by the constraints of efficiency and performance, combined with the design DNA of Genesis – the brand with the Two Lines.

“The livery captures the distinctly Korean character of the brand, with gradients from Magma Orange to dark red emphasising the high temperature of the powertrain.

“The colour gradients from light to dark of the Magma writing in Hangeul is an optical doppler effect that expresses the glorious sound of the V8 twin turbo engine in motion.”

“Today marks a significant milestone for Genesis Magma Racing as we unveil the GMR-001 Hypercar, along with our striking livery and race suits,” added Cyril Abiteboul, team principal of Genesis Magma Racing.

“”As we gear up for our 2026 WEC and 2027 IMSA campaigns, we are not merely assembling a race team; we are forging a legacy.

“Each day brings us one step closer to realising the full potential of Genesis in the world of motorsport.”

READ MORE: Genesis confirms Hypercar engine start-up amidst livery reveal

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Red Bull has chosen to revive its iconic white and red tribute livery to Honda for this weekend’s Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix.

The design celebrates the end of one of the most successful works engine partnerships in F1 history and nods back to Honda’s first-ever GP race winner, the RA272.

“It is quite moving to see the RA272 tribute livery on the latest Red Bull Racing machine, in the final year of Honda and Red Bull’s partnership,” said Koji Watanabe, President of Honda Racing Corporation (HRC). “Our successful path will continue to shine in the history of F1.”

READ MORE – Red Bull revives white livery in tribute to Honda for F1 Japanese GP

Christian Horner, Team Principal and CEO, said: “Our relationship with Honda deserves celebration, it has been one of continued success and brought the Team one of the most triumphant and dominant periods in our history.

“Max [Verstappen] has won four World titles with a Honda Power Unit and the Team have lifted two Constructors’ titles, in addition, Honda’s reliability enabled to complete the most successful season in the sport’s history in 2023.

“This livery is a tribute to Honda’s success in the sport and the final year of, what has been a thoroughly enjoyable partnership. I am looking forward to seeing it out on track.”

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Night has fallen on 2025 Formula 1 pre-season testing for the third and final time at the Bahrain International Circuit.

There’s been power cuts, rain and even a bus on the track during three character building days of testing at an uncharacteristically cold Bahrain circuit.

READ MORE – F1 2025 Pre-Season Testing Results – Friday PM

Now the 20 drivers and 10 teams have just two weeks left until the Australian Grand Prix kicks off the 24-race calendar in 2025.

The last four hours of running saw Red Bull’s Max Verstappen go for a spin, Mercedes’ George Russell go fastest and Williams’ Alex Albon feature in the top three.

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The sun finally made a proper appearance on the third and final day of 2025 Formula 1 pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit.

Power cuts and cloudy skies plagued Day 1 of F1’s three-day test in Sakhir, before rain interrupted proceedings on Day 2.

But the sun made a strong comeback on the final morning of testing, much to the delight of the Europeans on location exporting sunnier climates than the wintery chill of home.

READ MORE – F1 2025 pre-season testing round-up: McLaren lays down ominously good long-run pace

The sun was also a boon for the teams and drivers, as more representative weather provides the opportunity for stronger technical insight.

In action on Friday morning was McLaren’s Lando Norris, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, Mercedes’ Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso, Alpine’s Jack Doohan, Haas’ Oliver Bearman, Racing Bulls’ Isack Hadjar, Williams’ Alex Albon and Sauber’s Gabriel Bortoleto.

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Rain has put a dampener on proceedings at the Bahrain International Circuit on Day 2 of 2025 Formula 1 pre-season testing.

The Bahrain location has routinely been used for pre-season testing due to its Middle-Eastern climate offering warmer temperatures than the European homes of F1 teams during late February.

But uncharacteristic rainfall resigned several teams to the garages with only Haas and Aston Martin bringing non-dry Pirelli rubber to the test.

READ MORE – F1 2025 pre-season testing round-up: Lewis Hamilton’s ‘incredible Ferrari feeling’ & more

Sprinkles of rain were apparent when running commenced at 10:00 local time, but the weather intensified approximately an hour-and-a-half into the four-hour morning session.

Haas brought one set of Intermediates and one more of full Wets, with Aston Martin bringing three sets of Intermediates.

That left the remaining eight teams to watch on as Esteban Ocon took a few laps around the Bahrain circuit on interest.

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The 2025 Formula 1 season has officially begun with Day 1 of the pre-season test at the Bahrain International Circuit.

All 10 F1 teams have started sharing an F1 circuit for the first time this season, with fans able to tune in worldwide to see their favourite drivers out on track.

Flo-vis paint and aero rakes are out in force as 10 drivers get valuable first kilometres under overcast Bahrain skies.

READ MORE – F1 2025 pre-season testing times, driver schedule & tyre allocation

Oscar Piastri is at the wheel of the McLaren MCL39 with Lewis Hamilton getting his first substantial running in the Ferrari SF-25.

Red Bull’s new boy Liam Lawson is taking part in Wednesday morning’s session, as is Mercedes’ teenage sensation Andrea Kimi Antonelli.

Alpine’s rookie Jack Doohan is getting the first running for the Anglo-French outfit and he is joined by fellow rookie Oliver Bearman Haas.

Rounding out the morning runners are Williams’ Alex Albon and Sauber’s Nico Hulkenberg.

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Williams launched its 2025 Formula 1 challenger, the FW47 on Friday at Silverstone, home of the British Grand Prix.

Team Principal James Vowles and drivers Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz were on hand at Silverstone to kickstart the Grove-based outfit’s 2025 campaign at the iconic Silverstone venue.

Fans were able to tune in live via the Williams website and YouTube as Steve Jones, Jenson Button and Naomi Schiff presented coverage.

READ MORE – Williams kickstarts 2025 F1 campaign with FW47 launch

Q+As with Vowles and the drivers were followed by footage of Sainz taking the FW47 out of the garage for the first time to carry out a short installation run around the Silverstone circuit.

Review images from Friday’s launch below.

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Motorsport Week has collated a gallery featuring the key angles of the new blue and green liveries for the Aston Martin Valkyrie Hypercar.

Aston Martin recently unveiled the ‘Heart of Racing’ blue and ‘British Racing’ green liveries for their new Valkyrie Le Mans Hypercar, in addition to confirming their full driver line-up.

The naturally aspirated V12 machine will debut in the FIA World Endurance Championship’s Hypercar category and in the IMSA SportsCar Championship’s GTP category, specifically in their Endurance Cup schedule.

Most importantly, Aston Martin will compete for an overall victory in the WEC’s 24 Hours of Le Mans for the first time since their sole overall victory in 1959.

SEE MORE: Gallery: First sights of the new Aston Martin Valkyrie at Daytona

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