BMW WRT Reshapes Prototype Racing: Dual-Series Expansion Targets IMSA in 2026
BMW M Team WRT’s takeover of BMW’s IMSA and WEC prototype programs sets the stage for a unified global push in 2026. With IMSA viewership up 70%, BMW aims to consolidate LMDh success under one structure, strengthen competitiveness, and capitalize on surging audience demand.
Iron Dames Withdraws from WEC in 2026 as Financial Issues Hit Parent Company
Iron Dames will exit the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2026 after five seasons, citing financial troubles at parent company DC Racing Solutions. The withdrawal ends one of motorsport’s most visible all-female programs and impacts WEC’s LMGT3 class depth.
Le Mans’ Dunlop Bridge Rebrands to Goodyear in 2026 After $701M Deal
The iconic Dunlop Bridge at Le Mans will adopt Goodyear branding in 2026, ending a 103-year legacy after the $701M sale of Dunlop. The shift marks a major visual and commercial transition for one of motorsport’s most recognizable landmarks.
WEC Season In Review: $450M Budget Surge Boosts 25% Cost Efficiency by 2027
The 2025 WEC season saw a $450M rise in team budgets as Hypercar and LMGT3 grids expanded. Data analytics reveal how cost escalations are reshaping resource efficiency, parity, and financial sustainability through 2027.
Porsche’s WEC Exit Sparks $98.7M IMSA Shift After 67% Profit Drop
Porsche’s 67% profit decline and WEC exit mark a major endurance racing pivot. Redirecting $98.7M to IMSA signals a strategic move toward cost-efficient markets as global pressures reshape motorsports economics.
Ford’s $100M Hypercar Program Targets 2027 WEC Endurance Glory
Ford returns to Le Mans in 2027 with a $100M Hypercar program, partnering with ORECA and Red Bull Powertrains. The move highlights OEMs’ growing investment in endurance racing as competition heats up in FIA WEC.
Porsche’s 963 Dominates IMSA With 5 Straight Wins in 2025, Eyes Unified 2030 Convergence
Porsche’s 963 LMDh swept Daytona through Road America in 2025, securing five consecutive IMSA wins under converged GTP rules. The run underscores Porsche’s push toward unified regulations, with executives targeting a single platform by 2030.
