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Ferrari is preparing a major evolution of its 499P Hypercar for the 2027 World Endurance Championship season, planning to use almost all of its remaining development jokers. The move signals a new phase in Maranello’s long‑term endurance strategy after a dominant but largely unchanged first cycle.

Toyota top the official Le Mans test but warn against reading the times at face value, accusing rival Hypercar manufacturers of hiding their true pace on the straights. The row sharpens focus on mind games and Balance of Performance politics before endurance racing’s showpiece.

The 94th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans features 15 former Formula 1 drivers across 62 entries, with Ferrari pursuing a fourth consecutive victory in the Hypercar class.

Max Verstappen recently became the 28th Formula 1 champion to compete in a 24-hour endurance race, making his debut at the Nürburgring 24 Hours. Despite a strong performance, a mechanical issue ended his team's bid for victory.

The Automóvel Club de Portugal, organizers of the Rally of Portugal, have received a reprimand and a suspended €15,000 fine from the FIA following multiple safety incidents during the Arganil stage.

Former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher has called for multi-time champions Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso to retire from the sport, advocating for younger drivers to be given opportunities on the grid.