Fuji International Speedway

Alpine lost a likely LaFerrari at Fuji, choosing not to sacrifice a hypercar during the final safety‑car pit stop, the team said. Alpine’s pre‑safety‑car dominance Entering the last hour, Alpine’s twin A424 LMDh prototypes had already controlled every corner, holding both first and second places on the grid. The French manufacturer was on a clear […]

At Fuji, a calculated pit stop under a late Virtual Safety Car vaulted Toyota to a razor‑thin 0.591‑second victory over pre‑race favourite Alpine. Strategic pit stop that changed the tables Ryo Hirakawa, Brendon Hartley and Sébastien Buemi drove the #8 Toyota TR010 Hybrid to the check‑flag after the Japanese team opted for a shorter stop […]

Heavy rain forced the World Endurance Championship to cancel qualifying at the Fuji 6 Hours, meaning the Sunday start will be based on practice times. Grid determined by practice sessions After a wet practice on Friday afternoon, the wet track on Saturday evening saw no laps during the 90‑minute session, with a sudden rain shower […]

Alpine Rolls Two‑Driver Format at Fuji Alpine will rival the Fuji 6 Hours with just two drivers on each of its two A424 LMDh cars, after deeming Antonio Felix da Costa and Fred Makowiecki surplus to the race’s new lineup. Team principal Philippe Sinault said the decision is the culmination of a long‑standing plan. The WEC’s 2026 calendar was reshaped […]

The FIA confirms that its promoter agreement with the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) remains valid until the end of 2027, quashing rumors of a split amid a recent controversy. Explicit Confirmation of 2027 Agreement Responding to media speculation, the governing body issued a statement to Motorsport.com noting, “The FIA World Endurance Championship has enjoyed […]