To mark World Environment Day this Friday, 5 June, Mahindra Racing is extending its Season 6 tree planting initiative to the ABB Formula E Race At Home Challenge. The Race at Home Challenge sees Formula E drivers compete in an esports competition during the red flag period of racing due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
 
Ahead of Season 6, the team announced that for every FANBOOST vote received by the team’s drivers Pascal Wehrlein and Jérôme D’Ambrosio will convert into a tree planted; meaning fans have a direct positive impact on the environment by voting.
 
Now, as part of this initiative, for every viewer tuning into Twitch at www.twitch.com/fiaformulae for the Race At Home Challenge finale weekend on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 June starting at 3:30pm BST, Mahindra Racing will plant a tree with a commitment of up to half a million trees.
 

The initiative is a measure that Mahindra Racing is taking as it continually strives to make positive changes for the environment. A full mature tree can provide a year long oxygen supply to a family of four and can absorb as much as 48 pounds of CO2 per year.
 
Mahindra Racing was the first, and remains the only, Formula E team to achieve FIA Sustainability Accreditation. The squad first successfully attained its two star rating in November 2016 and, following a periodic audit in February 2019, Mahindra Racing maintained its status in the framework, with the aim of being carbon neutral by 2020.
 
The team is committed to the FIA environmental certification programme by minimising its environmental impact and working towards achieving carbon neutrality. It also takes learnings from advanced technologies in its race car to apply it to its road cars within its Race to Road initiative, developing and promoting more sustainable transportation solutions.

 

MAHINDRA RACING TEAM INICIATIVE TO PLANT A MILLION TREES FOR THE ENVIROMENTAL DAY THIS WEEKEND AT F-e eSports Finale

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Pascal Wehrlein wins for Mahindra Racing in Round 3 of the ABB Formula E Race at Home Challenge Maximum points haul as he also took Pole Position and Fastest Lap The Formula E Esports competition raises funds for UNICEF 9 May 2020 - Round three of the eight weekend ABB Formula E Race At Home Challenge took place today, with all 24 regular FIA Formula E Championship drivers taking to the virtual Monaco E-Prix circuit to battle it out for victory in the sim series. Pascal Wehrlein dominated proceedings, taking Pole Position and then a commanding lights-to-flag race victory as well as Fastest Lap to extract maximum points from the event. Mahindra Racing’s #94 driver, who impressed in the first two rounds, made a statement straight out the box today by sealing pole position for the race, earning a €1,000 donation to UNICEF from Julius Baer, which will go towards helping support children affected by the Coronavirus crisis around the world. He went on to take a dominating win, unpressured by competitors behind. Other sim series frontrunners Stoffel Vandoorne and Maxi Günther finished alongside Pascal on the podium. Pascal scored maximum points out of today’s event; 25 points for the win, 1 point for the Julius Baer Pole Position and a further point for the DHL Fastest Lap. Jerome qualified in 10th position and ran in a points-scoring position for a good portion of the race but was eliminated at the end of lap 13 due to the ‘Race Royale’ format, finishing 14th. Pascal Wehrlein: “The start was very important and I’m not sure what happened behind but I saw there was a crash. After that I had a small gap and I just worked to keep the pace. In the end I was a bit quicker but for me it was quite a straightforward race. It’s nice to take the win for Mahindra Racing in Monaco and get a full points haul!” Dilbagh Gill: "It's fantastic to say Mahindra Racing won today in Monaco! I'm very happy that as a team we are supporting Formula E's Race At Home Challenge in support of UNICEF and are putting on a show for the fans at home that are currently missing out on their sporting action. The afternoon started well with Mahindra Racing’s sim driver Lucas Müller finishing on the podium in second in the Challenge race, then it got even better! Pascal has looked strong the last couple of weeks and now he has had the perfect day, scoring maximum points. The race for the championship is on!"

WEHRLEIN WINS FOR MAHINDRA RACING IN MONACO

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As a result of the ongoing coronavirus health situation and current restrictions in France and around the world, the organiser of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Automobile Club de l'Ouest, together with the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), have decided to postpone the 88th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, originally scheduled for 13/14th June 2020. 

The new date will be 19/20th September 2020. 

The postponement of the 24 Hours of Le Mans will result in revisions to the FIA WEC, European Le Mans Series, Michelin Le Mans Cup and Ligier European Series calendars. This information will be confirmed in due course, together with the full timetable for the 88th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2020. 

During this complicated time, the Automobile Club de l'Ouest wishes to express, even more than usual, all its support for and recognition of healthcare personnel everywhere. 

Pierre Fillon, President of the ACO: “Postponing the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2020, originally scheduled for 13/14th June, is the appropriate solution in face of the exceptional health circumstances that we are all going through today. It goes without saying that we will make every effort to ensure the safety and quality of our events. 

“First of all, I want to ask everyone to take no risk for themselves, their families and others. Today it is a question of stopping the spread of this virus. I would also like to spare warm thoughts for all the medical personnel working to protect our health. 

“We are more than ever working as one team together with our competitors, partners, fans, media, medical services, organisation teams and marshals.”

Gérard Neveu, CEO of FIA WEC and ELMS: “It is the right decision to delay in light of the current situation. We are now working on revising our WEC, ELMS, Michelin Le Mans Cup and Ligier European Series calendars for the remainder of this season, and for the WEC’s Season 9 which was due to start in September 2020. We will come back to you in the coming days with more news for both the FIA World Endurance Championship and the European Le Mans Series.”

Les 24 Heures du Mans reportées aux 19 et 20 septembre 2020

Conséquence de l'évolution sanitaire liée au coronavirus et des restrictions actuelles en France et dans le monde, l'Automobile Club de l'Ouest, organisateur des 24 Heures du Mans, en concertation avec le Championnat du Monde d'Endurance FIA WEC et la Fédération Internationale Automobile (FIA), a décidé de reporter la 88e édition des 24 Heures du Mans, prévue initialement les 13 et 14 juin 2020.

La date retenue : les 19 et 20 septembre 2020.

Le report des 24 Heures du Mans entraîne une actualisation des calendriers du FIA WEC, qui sera communiquée prochainement, ainsi que la mise à jour des calendriers de l'European Le Mans Series, Michelin Le Mans Cup et Ligier European Series. Ces informations seront officialisées ultérieurement tout comme le déroulé précis de la 88e édition des 24 Heures du Mans 2020. 

Durant cette période délicate, l'Automobile Club de l'Ouest tient à exprimer, plus que de coutume encore, tout son soutien et sa reconnaissance au personnel de santé. 

Pierre Fillon, Président de l'Automobile Club de l'Ouest : « Reporter les 24 Heures du Mans 2020, initialement prévues les 13 et 14 juin, s'avère aujourd'hui la solution la plus adaptée aux circonstances sanitaires exceptionnelles que nous traversons tous actuellement. Nous mettrons tout en œuvre pour assurer sécurité et qualité de nos événements. 

Avant toute chose, je tiens à demander à chacun de ne prendre aucun risque pour soi, les siens et les autres. Il s'agit aujourd'hui de stopper la propagation de ce virus. Je souhaite aussi avoir une pensée chaleureuse pour tous les personnels médicaux mobilisés pour la santé de tous. 

Concurrents, partenaires, fans, médias, service médicaux, équipes d'organisation, commissaires, nous faisons équipe ensemble, plus que jamais. » 

Gérard Neveu, Directeur général du FIA WEC, LMEM : « Dans ce contexte, le report des 24 Heures du Mans 2020 est la bonne décision. Nous travaillons désormais sur une adaptation en conséquence, de nos calendriers WEC, ELMS, Michelin Le Mans Cup et Ligier European Series pour les éditions en cours ainsi que pour la future saison 9 2020-2021 du FIA WEC qui devait débuter en septembre prochain. Nous vous communiquerons très prochainement toutes ces informations. »

The 24 Hours of Le Mans postponed to 19/20th September 2020

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Sam Bird and Robin Frijns from the Envision Virgin Formula E Racing Team gave a press conference in the Torre Manacar's K1 Speed indoor kart racing, previously aiming for The Round 4 in the sixth season to take place in the Hermanos Rodríguez Autodrome, México City Venue, that has been modified in its race track this year for the well of the competition and safety for the racers.

Aknowledging that, both drivers expect to get a better position this year respect the 5th season when they finished 9th for Robin and 11th for Bird. "This weekend we will be more competitive, without the chicane the track will be longer but we are going to be prepared for the race", appointed the drivers.

The ABB NOBIUM F-E FiA's México Prix is an outstanding race due to two essential factors: It has no race car drivers in the competition, and its race track is a section of the AHR, not the acostummed streets from the city to run these electric now enhanced race cars.

"It's amazing to see the mexican fans in the stadium" Sam Bird said; It's really gonna be good to be on track this saturday." declares Robin Frijns.

Both drivers expect to start upfront after the qualifyings, at the same time they hope to leave behind a little issued that have caused problems on race. "We going to be moving forwards straight to the championship, both, as a team and drivers as well". Said Bird, who gave a tip to the fans for to feel free on the fanboost when they achieve the top 5 drivers, during the race.

As a partner team the Envision Virgin Racing Team use this season the Audi e-tron FE06 chasis. Despite this, they said manufacturers are the future of technology, which in a city as Mexico's results very important, where It can be spread the message of benefits that could bring electro movility.

Sam Bird explain the importance to use a helmet behind an electric wheelcar: "We got into racing because we like to race; you shouldn't have to lose that when you begin to progress in other aspects. Money nor fame matters. It's not an important part of being a driver".

"The relation between man and machine it could be a matter of weekend but involves the entire team" (Frijns).

About the Attack Mode the drivers of the Envision Virgin Racing Team are conscious that It is a matter of strategy, gives more power to win or lose the race which it does not make the racing boring at all, it's equal fun for the pits strategy. (Sic)

Taking advantage from being at the K1 Speed's the Envision twosome drove a demo race and one with kids and teenagers just for the fun of motorsports.

Sam Bird and Robert Frijns, F-E Race car drivers in México City aimingfor the Round 4 of the sixth season

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In only one week's time, the FIA WEC will return to the Middle East for the Bapco 8 Hours of Bahrain (12-14 December). The race weekend forms part of the Bahrain National Day festivities, with the WEC’s three days of action and one day of official testing (Sunday 15 December) offering plenty of entertainment on and off track. Away from the track, the four-day festival will include several concerts together with a vast array of stunt shows, entertainers, bands, performers and the circuit’s famous fireworks show. The ticket price for the event is just 1 Bahraini Dinar per day for paddock and grandstand access. For ticketing information, please click HERE. Click HERE to view the latest version of the event timetable. Retrouvez ICI tous les articles de notre site en version française

Bahrain stat attack! Some of our favourite statistics from the WEC's previous visits to Bahrain. To date, 171 cars have combined for 28,844 racing laps at Bahrain International Circuit. The total distance covered equals 156,104 km, or 97,002 miles. Bahrain 2015 saw all 32 of the starters take the chequered flag 6 hours later. A combined 5,713 race laps - or 19,213 miles, were covered, in what became the first full-duration race with a 100% finish rate.  It is also the only circuit where Porsche, Aston Martin and Ferrari all swept the GTE fastest laps. Porsche set it in 2013 – by Lietz & Ruberti. Aston Martin in 2015 – Sørensen & Lamy, and again in 2016 – Adam & Lamy. Before Ferrari in 2017 – Rigon & Griffin. For more statistics, read the full story HERE.

Buemi back in Bahrain ‘Homeland’ Sébastien Buemi is looking forward to racing again at the upcoming Bapco 8 Hours of Bahrain as he hunts down a potential third WEC title.  The Toyota Gazoo Racing driver has an enviable record at the Middle Eastern venue having won on two occasions (2013 and 2017). In 2013, he took victory in the Japanese manufacturer’s first full WEC season as he partnered with Stéphane Sarrazin and Anthony Davidson. Click HERE to read more.

Peugeot teams up with Rebellion Racing for new Hypercar programme Earlier this week, it was announced that Peugeot will partner with Swiss-based team Rebellion Racing for its participation in the WEC from 2022 onwards. More news about the Peugeot hybrid-powered Hypercar programme is expected in the upcoming months.  To read more, please click HERE.

FIA Hall of Fame celebrates endurance! Earlier this week, the FIA Hall of Fame inducted past and present FIA World Endurance Champions at a star-studded ceremony in the heart of Paris.  Staged at the prestigious Automobile Club de France, 27 of the 29 FIA World Endurance Champions attended the ceremony which was hosted by FIA President Jean Todt and attended by ACO’s President Pierre Fillon, President of the FIA Endurance Commission Richard Mille and FIA WEC CEO, Gérard Neveu. Click HERE to view a selection of images from the event.

Jan Magnussen to test with High Class Racing in Bahrain Multiple 24 Hours of Le Mans class winner and North American sportscar champion Jan Magnussen is set to take part in the WEC Bahrain Rookie Test with Danish LMP2 team High Class Racing.  “I'm excited to get behind the wheel of High Class Racing's ORECA during the Bahrain Rookie Test,” said Magnussen. “It's been a long time since I've been behind the wheel of a prototype. I'm looking forward to learning the characteristics of the 07 chassis, which has been hugely successful since its debut in 2017.” The official test sessions at Bahrain International Circuit will run from 10h00 to 12h00 and from 13h00 to 16h00 on Sunday 15 December.  The latest test entry list can be found HERE.

Albuquerque explores home city in LMP2 car United Autosports’ LMP2 driver Filipe Albuquerque did a unique promotion ahead of the final ELMS race in Portimão recently where he drove his LMP2 car through his hometown of Coimbra in Portugal.  Albuquerque will be back on WEC duty for the Bapco 8 Hours of Bahrain next week. Watch the video below.

Bahrain countdown: one week to go!

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GEOX DRAGON announced the signing of Nico Müller, to drive the #7 Penske EV-4 in the sixth season of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship. 

This season will be Nico’s first competition in a single-seater series since he scored two wins in his 2013 Formula Renault 3.5 campaign. Nico has spent the past six years climbing to the top of the DTM, and currently is second in the 2019 Drivers’ Championship. 

Müller got his first taste of Formula E with two seasons as a Test and Reserve Driver. During this time, he demonstrated blistering pace, leading the Rookie Test at the Circuit Moulay El Hassan in Marrakech in Season 4 by nearly a second, while simultaneously setting the circuit record. In Season 5, Nico repeated the feat. 

Since coming on board, the Swiss driver has quickly integrated into the Team’s development program, working on the track and at the squad’s new Silverstone facility to continue refining the Season 6 package. Upon his joining the American Team, Nico said that “I have already met and started working with most of the Team. They are an extremely motivated group of racers. They have proven their ability to win races and challenge for podiums in Formula E. They have done it before, and we aim to do it in Season 6.” 

Müller added that “we have a big challenge ahead of us. We are an independent manufacturer, and the level of competition in Formula E is the highest in Motorsport, but I have a lot of confidence in the Team. We have a compact structure, and everyone has a full grasp on the project, so together we will be able to move quickly and optimize the PENSKE AUTOSPORT package.” 

On his rookie campaign, Nico commented that “I love street racing, and I am looking forward to lining up against the best guys out there. Formula E is particularly challenging, especially for a rookie, but I think we have an extremely exciting year ahead of us. We are looking forward to competing with these major OEMs, and I am pumped to be able to put pressure on the big teams right from the start in Riyadh.” 

Jay Penske, Owner of GEOX DRAGON and PENSKE AUTOSPORT, welcomed Nico to the Team, saying that “I am very excited to have Nico behind the wheel of the #7 Penske EV-4 this season. Nico is a fierce competitor, and with him, we have the pieces in place to compete with the major OEM’s in this landmark Formula E season. I look forward to very solid results in the upcoming season.”

Venturi Racing will deploy Mercedes-Benz EQ technology in Season 6. This new agreement will see the Mercedes-Benz EQ Formula E Team supply the cooling system, rear frame, rear suspension, dampers, software, onboard electronics and wiring looms – as well as the new powertrain (inverter, motor, rear axle components and energy management software), which has been designed and developed by Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains.

Venturi Racing’s test and race mileage with the new package will accelerate the learning process of the Mercedes-Benz EQ Formula E Team in its debut season, capitalising on Venturi’s experience both as the first manufacturer to commit to Formula E in 2013 and as a leader in the electric mobility arena for almost two decades through the wider Venturi Automobiles family.  

Mahindra Racing already confirmed Jérôme D’Ambrosio and Pascal Wehrlein remain with the team for the 2019/20 ABB FIA Formula E Championship. At a special event in Germany at which the race drivers were revealed alongside the M6Electro livery for season six, Mahindra Racing were also delighted to announce a new long-term technology partnership with ZF Friedrichshafen AG.
 
The global technology giant is supporting Mahindra Racing’s season six campaign with chassis development work, shock absorber provision and engineering services while work is already underway for the design and manufacture of the electric driveline for the 2020/21 season. In addition to the electric motor, development includes both single-gear, highly efficient transmission and the matching power electronics. This work builds on ZF’s successful and race-winning work to date in the ABB FIA Formula E Championship through its E-Mobility division, which already employs over 9,000 people worldwide since its inception in January 2016.
 
In line with the new partnership, the ZF branding will adorn the M6Electro cars from this season onwards. This season’s livery is an adaptation and evolution of the popular and distinctive M5Electro. It was unveiled this evening in Germany and retains the familiar red, white and blue hues that has ensured it stands out from the crowd.
 
Remaining with the team for a second consecutive season, Jérôme D’Ambrosio earned the team’s first podium of the 2018/19 season at the inaugural Diriyah E-Prix; the opening round of the championship. He then took his maiden win for the team at the next event in Marrakesh and was crowned a triple Formula E race-winner in only his second race for the team.
 
His teammate Pascal Wehrlein impressed in season five as the rookie secured a maiden Formula E podium in only his second race and took his first pole position at the next event in Mexico City. He added six Super Pole appearances and two fastest laps to his name throughout the 2018/19 campaign.
 
Nick Heidfeld will remain an integral part of the Mahindra Racing family and will continue in his advisory role and as the team’s official test and reserve driver. He drove the unraced M6Electro at the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed in the competitive Hillclimb – two years after claiming the open-wheel eRecord in the M4Electro. Belgian racer Sam Dejonghe will also continue to work closely with the team in the position of reserve and sim driver.
 
Mahindra Racing will test the M6Electro at the all-teams pre-season test from 15-18 October at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain. The first race of the 2019/20 ABB FIA Formula E Championship starts with a double-header at the Diriyah E-Prix on 22-23 November 2019.

F-E Teams Pre-Season's Resumè

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En las instalaciones de la OMDAI FiA México anunciaron la participación nacional en los Motorsports Games, primer mundial de automovilismo al que están invitados los más de 100 clubes de FIA alrededor del mundo.

Para dar a conocer esta noticia estuvieron presentes en conferencia de prensa, Jorge Abed - Secretario de OMDAI FíA México y Francisco Carlos Aragón - Presidente de la Comisión Nacional de Karting en México. 

La primer edición del FiA Motorsports Games se realizará en el Autódromo de Vallelunga en Roma, Italia, del 31 de Octubre al 3 de Noviembre, en la que competirán los pilotos mexicanos en 4 copas de 4 categorías diferentes: Touring Car, GT (de 2 pilotos por equipo), F4 y Karting Slalom (del que ha sido pre-seleccionada la campeona femenil en espera del mejor competidor varón no mayor de 16 años para completar el equipo). Esta última categoría ya es considerada como disciplina de exhibición desde la tercera edición de los juegos olímpicos Buenos Aires 2018 y se espera que con el Motorsports Games se reincorpore el automovilismo deportivo como deporte olímpico después de un siglo de haber sido removido, por lo que para cada competición habrá medallas de oro, plata y bronce.

Los pilotos interesados tienen un mes para inscribir a su equipo a partir del 5 de Agosto en la página www.omdai.org, de donde serán seleccionados para participar en este mundial de automovilismo en base a sus logros y resultados, con la intención de llevar a los mejores pilotos inscritos de cada categoría y representar a México en este mundial de deporte motor, que cambiará de sede año con año.

Jorge Abed dijo tener confianza en los pilotos mexicanos que vayan a participar en esta justa automovilística ya que cuentan con calidad mundial en categorías como la GT, Turismo en el campeonato nacional y son fuertes competidores de F4; asimismo, resaltó el buen desempeño en el nivel infantil y juvenil, por lo que augura un buen papel de México en estos juegos internacionales de automovilismo. 

Por su parte, Francisco Carlos aprovechó para anunciar la competencia de Enduro Karting con autos de Fórmula Mundial, homologados y en la que se requiere una sola inversión para participar toda la temporada, con carreras de 3 horas de duración durante 4 fechas, comenzando el 6 de Septiembre en Valle de Bravo, Edo. de México para terminar en KBR el 30 de Noviembre.

OMDAI FiA México en los Motorsports Games a realizarse del 31 de Octubre al 3 de Noviembre en Italia

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In four weeks the final round of the FIA World Endurance Championship 2018-2019 Super Season will be underway (15h00 local time, Saturday 15 June) and, 24 hours later, at the culmination of this unique 14-month season, the newest World Endurance Champions will be known. No fewer than 62 cars will be on track for this year's edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans,  with HSH Princess Charlene of Monaco being present to officially start the proceedings. The FIA World Endurance LMP1 Championship and GT Manufacturers’ FIA World Championship were sealed at the previous round at Spa-Francorchamps, but there are still plenty of titles to be decided including the World Drivers' titles and that of the highly-competitive LMP2 category. Tickets for the 24 Hours of Le Mans can still be purchased HERE.  Don't miss a minute and follow all the action, interviews, live timing, onboards and more on the official 24 Hours of Le Mans/FIA WEC App.

Le Mans Esports Series format revealed for Super Final The format for the Super Final of the Le Mans Esports Series (LMES) has now been revealed. The teams and drivers, which were recently announced, will compete in nine races on the Xbox One exclusive Forza Motorsport 7. There will be 36 top gamers from across the world, who will be competing on 12 different simulators.  The teams will have a virtual budget of €150m to build a fantasy garage, and competitors will race on both the historical and modern varieties of the Le Mans track as well as getting to experience WEC races at Silverstone, Sebring and Spa-Francorchamps. The first and final race will use a traditional Le Mans start, meaning drivers must run to their rig and take the wheel to start. The Le Mans start will play a crucial role in the ninth race, which will decide the LMES champions, as points accumulated over the first eight races set the grid and the intervals between teams.  The first ever LMES champions will take their share of a $100,000 prize pool and also celebrate their victory on the real-life 24 Hours of Le Mans podium. For more information on LMES. CLIQUEZ ICI  pour la version française

Tickets go on sale for 6 Hours of São Paulo With just under a year until the WEC returns to Brazil, tickets have now gone on sale for the highly-anticipated 6 Hours of São Paulo via the event’s official website.  The 6 Hours of São Paulo forms the fifth round of the 2019-2020 WEC season and will be staged at Autódromo José Carlos Pace, also known as Interlagos, on 1 February 2020.  Indeed, Brazil is no stranger to endurance racing with the country already having hosted three WEC events at Interlagos between 2012 and 2014. Local hero and successful LMP1 driver Bruno Senna has also been named as the event’s official ambassador.  Fans can purchase three types of tickets for the grand festival of speed that will run from 30 January – 1 February, 2020. In addition to the track action, the three-day event will have a host of other entertainment. Tickets are now on sale at a discounted rate via the event’s official website: https://www.6horasdesaopaulo.com.br/comprar-ingressos/ ICI pour la version française

In 4 weeks the Super Finale to the Super Season will be underway: the 24 Hours of Le Mans!

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Endurance racing took a significant step towards the future today with the approval by the FIA World Motor Sport Council of the new 2020-2025 regulations. A new top category of cars, replacing the current LMP1 prototypes, will be introduced from September 2020 and the ‘Hypercar’ era will have begun.  After months of work between the ACO and FIA, the regulators for the FIA World Endurance Championship, and after consultation with automotive manufacturers across the globe, the technical regulations for the new category were presented and validated by the FIA’s WMSC today in Saint Petersburg in Russia.  Spectacular to look at, high technology, high performance and accessible to many due to well-defined cost controls, more on the new regulations can be found HERE (use backspace to return to presentation after viewing videos) including short interviews with Richard Mille, President of the FIA Endurance Commission, Pierre Fillon, President of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest, and Gérard Neveu, CEO of the FIA World Endurance Championship.  Also confirmed at the World Motor Sports Council meeting were amendments to the FIA WEC Sporting Regulations for the 2019-2020 season including a revision to pit stop procedures and the introduction of success ballast for the LMGTE Am category. From next season it will no longer be possible to carry out tyre changes at the same time as refuelling during a pit stop.  The name of the new hypercar class will be chosen by popular vote, and will be announced in the New Year.

La nouvelle réglementation 2020 Hypercar approuvée Les courses d'endurance ont connu aujourd'hui une étape significative pour leur avenir, avec l'approbation par le Conseil Mondial du Sport Automobile de la FIA de la nouvelle réglementation 2020-2025. Une nouvelle catégorie principale, remplaçante des actuels prototypes LMP1, sera introduite à partir de septembre 2020, et la nouvelle ère "Hypercar" commencera.  Après des mois de travail entre l'ACO et la FIA, législateurs du règlement du Championnat du Monde d'Endurance, et après consultation auprès des constructeurs automobiles du monde entier, la réglementation technique de la nouvelle catégorie a été présentée, puis validée aujourd'hui à Saint Pétersbourg (Russie) par le Conseil Mondial du Sport Automobile de la FIA.  Visuellement spectaculaires, de très haute technologie, de performances très élevées et accessibles au plus grand nombre grâce à un contrôle des coûts parfaitement défini, toutes les informations concernant ce nouveau règlement peuvent être consultées ICI, (après avoir visionné la vidéo, vous retrouverez cette présentation via la flèche back de votre navigateur) incluant également de courtes interviews de Richard Mille, Président de la Commission Endurance de la FIA, Pierre Fillon, Président de l'Automobile Club de l'Ouest, et Gérard Neveu, Directeur Général du Championnat du Monde d'Endurance FIA.  Ont également été confirmés lors de la réunion du Conseil Mondial du Sport Automobile les amendements au règlement sportif FIA WEC en vue de la saison 2019-2020, comprenant une révision de la procédure d'arrêt au stand ainsi que l’ajout d’un « success ballast » en LMGTE Am. A partir de la saison prochaine, il ne sera désormais plus possible d'effectuer en même temps lors d'un arrêt au stand les changements de pneus et le ravitaillement en carburant.  Le nom de la nouvelle catégorie Hypercar sera choisi grâce aux votes des fans et sera annoncé lors de la nouvelle année.

New 2020 Hypercar Regulations approved by FIA World Motor Sport Council

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The latest official FIA WEC event poster has today been revealed and it’s making us look forward even more to feeling that Florida sunshine!  The 1000 Miles of Sebring on 15th March 2019, will be round six of the Super Season and will take place at the legendary Sebring International Raceway in central Florida. Feel the sun, smell the orange groves and get ready to respect the bumps!  A range of ticketing options are available online at sebringraceway.com and the WEC competitors will be on track from Wednesday March 13. The 1000 Miles of Sebring will race into the night on Friday March 15, beginning at 4:00 pm.

1000 Miles of Sebring: mark your calendars!

• FIA Raceway Sport
• At 12/05/2018 04:54:00 a.m.
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The Pearl of the Orient, the Bund, dragon dancing, amazing acrobatics and the Shanghai International Circuit in Jiading…yes, ladies and gentlemen, ticketing for the 6 Hours of Shanghai is now open!

The fifth round of the FIA WEC Super Season will take place on Sunday 18th November and it once again promises to be an exciting and challenging event for competitors with plenty to entertain and interest the ever-increasing number of Chinese endurance racing fans who flock to the impressive Shanghai track to see the stars and cars of the WEC. 

As well as Jackie Chan’s own team representing its home nation in LMP2, the distinctive-sounding Chevrolet Corvette will be a welcome addition to the LMGTE Pro class. A hugely popular autograph session with the drivers and plenty of family entertainment available off track as well as nose-to-tail action and the sound of incredible cars echoing around China’s premier racing circuit: there is no excuse not to buy your ticket now. 

Tickets for the 17-18 November weekend are available to purchase HERE. Tariff: 50 RMB per person with children under 1,3m free. 

Ticketing for the 6 Hours of Shanghai now open!

• 6 Hours of Shanghai Circuit FIA Jiading Racing Shanghai Show
• At 9/03/2018 12:56:00 p.m.
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