The Nissan GT-R LM NISMO will make its return in the 2016 FIA World Endurance Championship, following thorough testing and development, and the appointment of a new team principal.
Nissan GT-R LM NISMO
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Nissan will continue to test and develop its GT-R LM NISMO LMP1 entry instead of racing in the remainder of the 2015 FIA WEC.
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A test at the Circuit of the Americas is planned for the Nissan GT-R LM NISMO in which a new aero package will be used, along with brake and suspension system improvements.
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Nissan’s three LMP1 entries are amongst the cars penalised after qualifying and forced to start with major grid penalties.
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24 Hours of Le MansFIA WEC
“We’ve Gone Faster with Each Session” – Ben Bowlby
by Jake Kilshawby Jake KilshawTechnical Director Ben Bowlby believes that Nissan are improving with every session. The top GT-R LM NISMO will start from 12th.
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With a fourth factory team in the form of Nissan, the LMP1 class at this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans promises to be one of the most exciting in recent memory.
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24 Hours of Le MansFIA WEC
2015 24 Hours of Le Mans – Qualifying 1: Porsche Dominate Rivals
by Vince Pettitby Vince PettitJust as in practice, the story of the first qualifying session of the 2015 24 Hours of Le Mans was all about Porsche as they dominated the top three spots…
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24 Hours of Le MansFIA WEC
Harry Tincknell – “I’m Very, Very Excited”
by Jake Kilshawby Jake Kilshaw2014 LMP2 winner Harry Tincknell returns to Le Mans, but this year with a Nissan LMP1 drive.
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To commemorate their 1990 pole lap, the #21 Nissan LMP1 will feature a retro livery at Le Mans.
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24 Hours of Le MansFIA WEC
“Racing is a Battle. Our Weapon is Innovation” – Nissan’s Le Mans Challenger Explained
by Jake Kilshawby Jake KilshawWith a radical, front-engine, front-wheel drive design, the Nissan GT-R LM NISMO is certainly an interesting LMP1 contender. But can it win Le Mans?
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24 Hours of Le Mans
Gene makes way for Shulzhitskiy in Nissan LMP1 reshuffle
by Daniel Lloydby Daniel LloydNissan has confirmed its line-up for next month’s 24 Hours of Le Mans, with Mark Shulzhitskiy replacing the experienced Marc Gene in the #21 car.
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24 Hours of Le MansFIA WEC
Nissan Complete Testing in USA Ahead of Le Mans
by Jake Kilshawby Jake KilshawNissan has completed a four-day testing programme in Kentucky with its brand-new GT-R LM NISMO as preparation for the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June.
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Formula One driver Max Chilton and Nissan regular Alex Buncombe have become the latest drivers to join the Nissan LMP1 project for 2015, driving the Nissan GT-R LM NISMO.
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Endurance RacingFIA WECSportscars
Nissan GT Academy Winners to Compete in LMP1
by Daniel Lloydby Daniel LloydTwo former winners of Nissan’s GT Academy programme will compete in the 2015 FIA World Endurance Championship, driving the front-engined Nissan GT-R LM NISMO.
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The ACO have announced an impressive 35 car entry list for the 2015 FIA World Endurance Championship. Revealed at an press conference in Paris yesterday, the list features 21 Le…