Jota Sport is preparing for its seventh 24 Hours of Le Mans following an official invitation from the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO).
Aston Martin Racing Unveil Strong WEC Line-Up
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Bruno Senna joins Aston Martin Racing line up for WEC and Le Mans as world famous marque unveils plans for 2013 centenary celebrations.
The newly formed Dempsey/Del Piero Racing squad will embark on a full season with two cars in the GTC class of the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) it has been announced, though the team will also compete in the LMGTE Am class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
The official entry list for 2013 running of the 24 hours of Le Mans. Updated with new details when available.
The Automobile Club de l’Ouest has announced the identity of the teams invited to form the grid for the 2013 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Toyota Hybrid Racing will field a pair of LMP1 Toyota TS030 Hybrids for the full FIA World Endurance Championship this season (WEC).
Marcel Fassler, Andre Lotterer and Benoit Treluyer will be able to defend the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) title they won in 2012, with Audi confirming that the trio will stay together in the #1 Audi R18 e-tron quattro.
Watch the official ACO press conference about the 2013 24 Hours of Le Mans, Powered by Michelin From 15.30 CET (14.30 UK) with TCF.
After debuting in the LMP1 both the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2012 JRM’s endurance sportscar team looks likely to spend 2013 on the sidelines.
The success of JRM at the 2012 24 Hours of Le Mans has been recognized by the British Racing Mechanics Club.
The Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) have announced they have received a total of 71 entries for this year’s 90th 24 Hours of Le Mans, with 55 spots for the race (June 22-23) available.
Sebastien Loeb Racing will return to the re-launched European Le Mans Series this year, remaining in LMP2 with the ORECA 03.
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The TCF Team Pick - What To Watch For In 2013
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Happy New Year!! After the hazy headache of the parties the year is stretched out ahead of us. In the concluding part of www.theCheckeredFlag.co.uk’s seasonal articles reviewing the 2012 season the regulars, instead looking back take a look forward to some of the highlights that await us all in the coming 365 days.
The TCF Team Pick - Moment Of The Year
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A moment can change a race, decide a winner or even a champion. Or they can be seemingly incidental moments that some strike a chord and lodge in the memory. Of course the 2012 racing seasons have been full of these magical moments. Here the regular team of contributors for theCheckeredFlag.co.uk recount their selections for their ‘moment’ of the year.
The TCF Team Pick - Team Of The Year
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2012’s motorsport seasons have included several superb team performances. A manufacturer returning to a championship and immediately taking the title, another manufacturer…
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The TCF Team Pick - Driver Of The Year
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In the first of a series of articles welcoming in the new year the regular contributors to theCheckeredFlag.co.uk choose the drivers from around the world of motorsport who, for them, have stood out in the most recent 12 months. Selections include the man who was almost F1 champion, a pair of new FIA world champions and a driver described as the best product yet from the Playstation Nissan GT Academy.
Audi Motorsport will rely wholly on their hybrid drive R18 e-tron quattro LMP1 car for the 2013 FIA World Endurance Championship and 24 Hours of Le Mans as they seek to retain their titles.
