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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 13/07/2026
Lap chart from Interlagos for the Hypercars 👇
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 01/07/2026
Latest post/newsletter: exploring how Lionspeed GP went from a pitlane start, to victory 24 hours later, 24 hours later at Spa last weekend. Delve into the data with charts and graphs 📊 👉 www.ontheapex.com/lionspeed-gp...
A very light green and white Porsche 911 GT3 R Evo crossing the finishing line at Spa-Francorchamps to win the Spa 24 Hours, with a chequered flag being waved and full grandstands
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 29/06/2026
🧵 3/3 Currently examing how Lionspeed GP went from the pit lane to the podium. That'll be the core focus of the newsletter on Wednesday. Sign up to receive it direct to your inbox: ontheapex.com. ❤️
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 29/06/2026
🧵 2/3 What's your favourite stat from this race? Mine is Preining leading the most laps of any driver, but the #48 MANN-FILTER Mercedes leading the most of any car collectively.
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 29/06/2026
Spa 24 Hours, by the numbers. 📊 25%. 72 laps. 27 stops. 68%. 2:17.340. 541 laps. 13.721 seconds. 0.218. 1440 minutes. All numbers that contributed to an excellent 24 hour race deep in the heart of the Ardennes forest. 🇧🇪 🧵 1/3
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 29/06/2026
Filthy close up of a racing car after 24 hoirs of racingPorsche logo surrounded by filth on a rac ing car after 24 hours of racing
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 29/06/2026
Mercedes logo on a filthy race carAston Martin logo on a filthy race car with sponsor logos above it#46 WRT BMW GT3 car after 24 hours of racing, taken from the sideFilthy rear end of a race car with the Total Energies logo almost entirely covered by dirt
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 29/06/2026
Filthy race cars are the best race cars. With 24 hour races pretty much the longest races in global motorsport, this is as filthy as a race car will get. Enjoy these images from Spa after the 24 hours! 📸 All images: SRO
Ferrari crest on a dirty race car, blue with white stripes, close upFront of a dirt race car, with Pirelli logo and a white background with blue stripesDirty orange McLaren GT3 race car with its side door open, taken low 3/4 from the frontPorsche GT3 race car with front body panel missing, filthy after 24 hours of racing
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 28/06/2026
The win at Spa 24 Hours marks Thomas Preining's first ever 24 hour race victory. What a race to do it at, after the #80 Lionspeed GP Porsche, which he shares with Bastian Buus and Ricardo Feller, started from the pitlane after a pre-race engine change.
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 26/06/2026
Wondering how Spa 24 Hours Superpole works? We got you. 4 sessions, with the 32 cars being whittled down to 4, who will each set a single flying lap in an attempt to grab pole. Exciting stuff 🤩
A description of the Spa 24 Hours Superpole format for this year
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 26/06/2026
Following some post-qualifying exclusions, the 32 cars listed below will make it into Superpole for the Spa 24 Hours later today👇️
And image of the 32 cars advancing to Spa 24 Hours Superpole, laid out in two columns and reading down direction-wise
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 24/06/2026
Read the exclusive inside story of how the relationship between the ACO, Silverstone and the BRDC was rebuilt post-COVID, leading to Silverstone's return to the WEC calendar in 2027 after 8 years away. 📸 DPPI/WEC On the site now 👉 www.ontheapex.com/silverstone-fia-wec-return-inside-story
The two Toyota TS050s round Luffield corner at Silverstone, joined by other prototypes behind. The BRDC clubhouse is in the background.
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 23/06/2026
That's all we've got. Who's your pick for the win on Sunday? We'll have some full post-race analysis on the Wednesday after the race. Subscribe free for the deep dive, or follow along here or on Instagram (www.instagram.com/on.theapex) for the bite-size version. 🔗 ontheapex.com
Alt text: On The Apex graphic over fireworks at night above Spa-Francorchamps circuit. 

Text reads: "After the flag. The story doesn't end at the flag. Full post-race analysis of the Spa 24 Hours lands the week after the chequered flag. Subscribe free for the deep dive, and follow along here for the bite-size version."
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 23/06/2026
5) Could we see 7th different winner in 7 years on Sunday? Porsche, Ferrari, Mercedes, BMW, Aston Martin and Lamborghini have all won the last six runnings. Could someone new join the list this year?
Alt text: On The Apex graphic over a checkered flag waving as a blue GT3 car passes, marshal's post in foreground. 

Text reads: "Storyline 05. A 7th winner in 7 years? In the last six years, six different manufacturers have won the race: Porsche, Ferrari, Mercedes, BMW, Aston Martin, and Lamborghini in 2025. Could another manufacturer continue the streak? Ford? McLaren? Let us know in the comments."
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 23/06/2026
4) Could this be the last 24 hour race for the current Mercedes-AMG GT3? In action in various forms for almost a decade, it could be replaced next year by an all-new model. Might a swansong win for the old lady of GT3 be on the cards?
Alt text: On The Apex graphic over a blue Mercedes-AMG GT3 and yellow Mercedes-AMG GT3 racing side by side on track. 

Text reads: "Storyline 04. Last 24H race for the Mercedes-AMG GT3? Could this be the final 24-hour race for the current Mercedes-AMG GT3? In action in various forms for almost a decade, it'll likely be replaced next year by a brand new model. Could the old lady of GT3 take a swansong win?"
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 23/06/2026
3) Valentino Rossi's continued evolution. He's had two careers: one making him a motorcycle legend, another as a BMW factory GT driver. Spa is reportedly the race win he wants most. His fanbase certainly hopes he can finish the job.
Alt text: On The Apex graphic over a photo of Valentino Rossi in racing suit and sunglasses, standing on the grid. 

Text reads: "Storyline 03. Valentino Rossi's continued evolution. It's strange to think Rossi has had two motorsport careers: one making him a motorcycle legend, one a BMW factory racing driver. Can he take a first 24-hour win at Spa, his favourite circuit for car racing? His huge fanbase certainly hopes so!"
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 23/06/2026
2) Ford's Mustang GT3 Evo is looking good. It's now in its third year of competition, with a 2026 update sorting the first-gen issues. It's got new brakes, suspension and front aero. Quick, developed, ready to win outright. Can it do it?
Alt text: On The Apex graphic over a blue and white Ford Mustang GT3 race car on a tree-lined section of track. 

Text reads: "Storyline 02. Ford Mustang GT3 Evo looks pacey. The Mustang GT3 is in its third year of competition. A significant Evo update for 2026 has ironed out the first-gen issues, with updates to the brakes, suspension and front aero. It looks quick, developed, and ready to win a major race outright."
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 23/06/2026
1) Lamborghini's Temerario is gathering pace. It had a tough start to life, but it nearly took its first race win in DTM last weekend at the Lausitzring, losing out due a post-race penalty for speeding under full course yellow. Keep an eye on it at Spa.
Alt text: On The Apex graphic over a gold and black Lamborghini Temerario GT3 race car, number 63, on track. 

Text reads: "Storyline 01. Lamborghini Temerario gathering pace. The Temerario had a slightly tough start to life, but Lambo are getting on top of it now. It almost took its first race win in DTM just last weekend at the Lausitzring until a post-race penalty. Either way, it looks quick. Keep an eye on it all weekend at Spa."
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 23/06/2026
It's Spa 24 Hours week! It's the biggest GT3 race of the year. 70 cars, 10 manufacturers. 24 hours of the Ardennes forest. What could be better?! Here are 5 storylines we're watching all weekend 🧵👇
Alt text: On The Apex graphic over an aerial photo of GT3 cars racing through Eau Rouge/Raidillon at Spa-Francorchamps, grandstands full of fans. 

Text reads: "Race Preview 2026. 5 storylines to watch at Spa. The Spa 24 Hours is this weekend! Before track action gets underway on Thursday, here are five stories we'll be following all the way from the green flag to chequered, 24 hours later."
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 18/06/2026
We've just posted our Le Mans lead analysis on our new Instagram account. 47 lead changes, 5 cars, 3 teams. Follow @on.theapex on Instagram for more data-driven endurance racing coverage. 🏁 www.instagram.com/on.theapex/
A picture from the start of Le Mans 2026 with the Cadillac V-Series.R of Will Stevens, and the #20 BMW M Hybrid V8 of Rene Rast, centre frame.

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Who led Le Mans?
A relentless fight at the front. The lead swapped hands regularly between 5 different cars from 3 teams.

47 lead changes
5 cars led Hypercar
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 15/06/2026
Conway, plus long-time teammate Kamui Kobayashi, took his second win at Le Mans. Nyck de Vries took his first. Imagine the nerves! 😬 #LM24 #LeMans
The Toyota team, with Nyck de Vries and Mike Conway front and centre, stand nervously watching the screens with the WEC world feed in the final minutes of Le Mans 2026.

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Even until the last 3 hours we didn't know what was going to happen. Robin (Frijns) made it super tense for the last 30 minutes. Nyck (de Vries) was closing his eyes in his room for the last hour hiding from everyone. I was pacing around in the drivers' room, I had about 15 toilet breaks in the last 30 minutes. But we got through it and we're here. Amazing job by everyone.
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 15/06/2026
Full lap chart for the Hypercars 👇
Le Mans lap chart for the Hypercar class, showing positional changes each lap
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 14/06/2026
Seb Bourdais has been trying to win Le Mans for 27 years and 18 attempts. This was the 19th attempt. Unfortunately he'll need a 20th attempt to win the race he grew up watching from the spectator areas.
Seb Boyrdais's #38 Cadillac in a pit stop.

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I just to try to take the emotion out of it, the best I could. I did my part, I think I had a solid stint in the car when I was there. So did everybody else. I think at that point, when the gods of racing decide that it's not your day, it's just not your day. We didn't stuff the car in the fence or anything like that, it's just a stupid failure that ruins everybody's efforts. It is what it is.
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 13/06/2026
Could we see Le Mans's first LMDh winner at 4pm on Sunday? It certainly looks possible. The LMDh teams have been quick al week, with Cadillac in particular standing out. Read more from me 👉 www.ontheapex.com/le-mans-prac...
Various Le Mans Hypercars in the traditional pre-Le Mans photo shoot, Ferrari 499P centre of frame with the #009 Aston Martin in front.
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 12/06/2026
Jack Aitken had an enjoyable 20 minutes while he held pole... but it was swiftly deleted for moving into the fast lane too early. #LM24 #LeMans
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 11/06/2026
Ben Keating has been consistent on his preference of LMGTE over LMGT3 in WEC and at Le Mans. Why? 3 things: 1) ABS took his differentiator away 2) The GT3 tyres are not as good as the GTE tyres 3) GTE setups could be adjusted on the fly, per driver #LM24 #LeMans
Ben Keating in the garage in race overall, AirPods in his ears, smiling.

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I spent so many years learning the skill of how to brake late and race hard with no ABS. That was the big differentiator between me and the other bronzes. Now, every bronze is a hero in braking, you just step on it like a gorilla and the computer does all the work.
And so my skill, my differentiator went away. Now I'm just an average bronze driver.
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 10/06/2026
The main aim in Wednesday qualifying at Le Mans is to advance to Hyperpole, but no racing driver would say no to a fast time as well... Do Cadillac have the pace to win? 🇺🇸
The #12 JOTA Cadillac at Le Mans, side on profile shot, at speed. 

Quote from Louis Deletraz reads: Le Mans, low fuel with new tyres, is always the best. No traffic as well so it was fun. The car felt good and we were P2, so very close. Qualifying doesn’t mean much here, but I’m happy to be up front. It means the car is competitive and the whole team did a good job. Now we can continue working on our race car and pushing for the race weekend, because all we want to do is win on Sunday.”
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 08/06/2026
Genesis's first day at Le Mans was a success according to Pipo Derani 🇰🇷 Their fastest lap across both cars at yesterday's test session was a 3:27.990, as the team gets to grips with the unique characteristics of Circuit de la Sarthe.
Pipo Derani standing arms folded, headphones on in the garage, with an inset photo of his car at Le Mans on the left.

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It was important to get a clean lap to see more or less where we are, not in terms of lap time but more in terms of balance. I think we have some work to do, but regardless of that our first time at Le Mans, it's a great pleasure to be here with this team, creating history for Korean Motorsports.
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 07/06/2026
20% best laps average from Le Mans test day. Toyota's heavily revised car paying dividends so far... 👀 #LM24 #LeMans
20% best lap averages from Le Mans test day.

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Toyota were fastest in average pace across both the morning and afternoon test day sessions at Le Mans, but Alpine and the JOTA-run Cadillacs were not far behind. 
Teams are likely to be sandbagging and not showing full pace yet, just going about their test day programmes. Ferrari, winners for the last 3 years, were only mid table, more than half a second off Toyota in these metrics, but again they are unlikely to be showing their hand just yet. New boys Genesis aren’t far off the rest of the pack, while Peugeot continues to struggle at La Sarthe, with BMW slightly ahead. Single lap session toppers Aston Martin also look to be in a good place in the averages, with everyone certain to find more time before practice starts on Wednesday.
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 07/06/2026
What's the Valkyrie like at Le Mans compared to last year? Very different, and more enjoyable, #007 driver Tom Gamble says. He topped the test day time sheets with a 3:26.293. 🏁 #LM24 #LeMans
The #007 Aston Martin Valkyrie on track during Le Mans test day 2026. Quote from Tom Gamble reads:

Night and day [difference] really [compared to last year]. Systems on the car are working a lot better now, and the balance itself is also a lot better. It's a lot more enjoyable to drive. And I mean it was already fun last year. It's a pleasure to drive this to drive this Valkyrie around Le Mans.
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 07/06/2026
Some quick data from the morning test day session at Le Mans. LMDh teams looking strong but Toyota also up there. #LM24 #LeMans
A graph showing 20% average lap pace from the 2026 morning session of Le Mans test day.

Methodology: taken both cars from each team, filtered down to the 20% best laps from both, and averaged them out, then averaged both cars from each team together to create a single value. Teams with a single car just have one average shown.

This does include laps which were deleted for exceeding track limits as the Al-Kamel analysis file does not delete those laps or flag them. I need to work out a way to delete them. This includes the #7 Toyota's 3:26.644, set by Kamui Kobayashi in the final minutes of the session, where he exceeded track limits in the second sector.
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 07/06/2026
Le Mans native Sébastien Bourdais has made 18 starts at the world's greatest endurance race across 27 years. He's hopeful 2026 could finally bring overall victory. #LM24 #LeMans
The #38 JOTA Cadillac V-Series.R, racing in the FIA World Endurance Championship Hypercar class, on track with DHL sponsorship hoarding in the background. Above the car is an inset photo of Sebastien Bourdais putting his helmet on, visor up so you can see his glasses.

Quote from Bourdais reads:

"For me, Le Mans represents more than any other because I grew up there and raced there many times. I’ve come quite close a few times and it’s one of those races that is extremely difficult to win and, maybe this is the year!"
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 30/01/2026
📊 ANALYSIS: Porsche dominated the Rolex 24 at Daytona… but did they? 🧐 We dive into the numbers to see whether PPM really did have a pace advantage over their GTP rivals. ▶️ onlyendurance.com/daytona-role... #IMSA
#6 Porsche at Daytona International Speedway, followed by the sister #7 car#7 Porsche at Daytona International Speedway, in fading light#7 Porsche at Daytona International Speedway in bright sunshine, with the 'world center of racing' grandstand in the background
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 27/01/2026
TOP SHOTS: We've picked out our favourite images from Daytona, taken by Griffith Bean for OE. Which one is your favourite? 🤩 See all the images on the site 👉 www.onlyendurance.com/gallery-top-... #IMSA #Rolex24
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 24/01/2026
CADILLAC EVO: The updates to the V-Series.R mean the car is more consistent to drive, but there are still unknowns about how they compare to rivals at Daytona. 🤔 Do you think they can win on Sunday, their first here in the GTP era? ▶️ www.onlyendurance.com/cadillac-evo-update-stint-consistency/
The #10 WTR Cadillac V-Series.R at Daytona
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 23/01/2026
SMALL GAPS: The long runs from Daytona practice indicate we're in for a close race at Daytona, with 3 manufacturers a hair's width from each other 🤏 See all the data and insight 👉 www.onlyendurance.com/analysis-day... #Daytona24
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 20/01/2026
POSITIVE FEELINGS: The Wayne Taylor Racing Cadillac team left the Roar Before the 24 encouraged after a productive test, setting the fastest non-Porsche lap at Daytona. Read more 👉 www.onlyendurance.com/cadillac-way... #Daytona24
The #10 Wayne Taylor Racing Cadillac on the infield at Daytona International Speedway, during the 2026 Roar Before the 24 test.
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 19/01/2026
🐯 ROAR ANALYSIS: Porsche and Cadillac were fastest over the long runs at Daytona's Roar test, with Acura, BMW and Aston Martin some way behind. Check out all the data on the site 📊 🤓 ▶️ www.onlyendurance.com/roar-analysi... #Daytona24
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 15/01/2026
PAPAYA SPORTSCAR: The McLaren Hypercar project is quickly taking shape, with testing taking place in just a few months time. ▶️ www.onlyendurance.com/mclaren-hype... @MCLEndurance | #WEC
The McLaren Le Mans Hypercar, pictured from the top, on track.
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 12/12/2025
🟢 VANWALL RETURN: As we reported earlier this year, Vanwall's intention to race in Asian LMS in the 2026/27 season, over three years since they last raced in WEC, is still alive and kicking... Do you think they'll make the grid? 🏁 Read more here ▶️ www.onlyendurance.com/vanwall-stil...
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 11/12/2025
Toyota is changing up its GR010 Hypercar next year. But what's actually changing? We've got the lowdown 👀 👉 www.onlyendurance.com/toyota-gr010...
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 28/11/2025
BBM Sport collect their wingless Peugeot 9X8s 🚐 ✨ The British team are targeting an entry into the Asian Le Mans Series' new Hypercar class next year. Stay tuned...
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 27/11/2025
🚺 DAMES DEPART: The Iron Dames have confirmed their absence from the WEC in 2026 ❌ A feature on the grid since 2021, the popular all-female driver programme will not continue in LMGT3 next year – with no official reason given for their departure. #WEC
The Iron Dames after their WEC LM GTE-Am win at Bahrain in 2023The Iron Dames Porsche at Fuji's WEC race in 2025The Iron Dames signing autographs at an autograph session, sat at a table
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 26/11/2025
"Have you seen the news? Looks like we're back."
Kevin Estre and Laurens Vanthoor sitting against a pitwall, with Estre showing Vanthoor something on his phone.
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 26/11/2025
🚨 PORSCHE GTP: Estre and Vanthoor go full-time in Porsche Penske Motorsport's 2026 IMSA GTP squad 🔥 The World Championship-winning duo will be reunited in the #6 Porsche, with Andlauer and Heinrich getting roles in the #7 crew. ▶️ READ MORE: www.onlyendurance.com/estre-vantho...
A graphic showing Kevin Estre and Laurens Vanthoor's Porsche 963 stats, and that they'll drive the #6 Porsche in IMSA next year. It also shows Matt Campbell will drive the car in the Endurance Cup rounds.A graphic showing Julien Andlauer and Felipe Nasr's Porsche 963 stats, and that they'll drive the #6 Porsche in IMSA next year. It also shows Lauren Heinrich will drive the car in the Endurance Cup rounds.
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 26/11/2025
How things change, 2022 to 2025 📈🔥 From five cars in Hypercar at the 24H Le Mans, to over 20 this year, from three manufacturers to eight. This really is the Golden Era. #WEC #LeMans
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 24/11/2025
YEAR ONE: Hertz Team JOTA founder and Director Sam Hignett reflects on first WEC season with Cadillac 👊 The team scored pole position at Le Mans, tallied the American marque's first overall win Championship, and were in the title fight. ▶️ Read here: www.onlyendurance.com/jota-some-ma...
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 18/11/2025
New 2026 cars in both GT3 and GTP/Hypercar were seen for the first time at IMSA's Daytona test over the weekend. We've put together some comparisons to see what's changed 👀 ▶️ www.onlyendurance.com/new-2026-ims...
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 13/11/2025
Audi revealed a concept livery for its debut in F1 next year. That got us thinking about some of Audi's legendary cars in other forms of motorsport... 🏁 Which others would you add to the list? 👉 www.onlyendurance.com/audi-legenda...
Audi R10 at Le Mans 2008, at Porsche Curves
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On The Apex @ontheapex.com · 12/11/2025
🗞️ DRIVER LINE UP NEWS: Jack Aitken will join Cadillac's WEC factory team JOTA Sport next year, partnering Earl Bamber and Sebastien Bourdais, with the Briton undertaking a dual IMSA/WEC campaign. Read more ▶️ www.onlyendurance.com/jack-aitken-...
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