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2027 Dakar Rally Set For New Route In Africa

The 2027 Dakar Rally was set to start on 1 January and run until the 15th. The upcoming race will be the 49th edition of the rally raid classic. As with the last seven events, it was scheduled to take place entirely within the borders of Saudi Arabia. However, the Amaury Sports Organisation (ASO), the […]

2026 FIA WEC 6 Hours of Barcelona [w/video]

This 2026 FIA WEC 6 Hours of Barcelona race race report was compiled by regular endurance-racing correspondent and motorsport fundi, Dr Nick van der Meulen. The penultimate round of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship took place in Spain as the 6 Hours of Barcelona. It was named “6 Hours of Barcelona presented by Visit […]

2026 FIA WEC: 6 Hours of Fuji Race Report [w/video]

This 2026 FIA WEC 6 Hours of Fuji Race race report was compiled by regular endurance-racing correspondent and motorsport fundi, Dr Nick van der Meulen. The sixth round of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship took place in Japan in the form of the 6 Hours of Fuji. Nestled under Mt. Fuji, the Fuji Speedway, […]

The Ferrari 296 GT Modificata Is a Track Monster Freed From Racing Rules

Ferrari’s 296 GT Modificata is a track-only marvel, designed free of racing rules to be three seconds quicker than the GT3 Evo, delivering 730 cv to a select.

2026 FIA WEC 6 Hours of Sao Paulo: Race Report [w/video]

BMW M Team WRT overcame a poor qualifying position to secure a tense victory at the Rolex 6 Hours of São Paulo, winning on strategy and skill.

BMW, Ferrari, and Toyota Chase Le Mans Endurance History

The 94th Le Mans race sets the stage for an intense Hypercar championship battle between BMW, Toyota, and Ferrari, where double points could decide the season.

2026 FIA WEC 6 Hours of Spa: Race Report and Ramblings [w/video]

The second round of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship took place at Spa Franchorchamps – a legendary racetrack that needs no introduction. The event was an action-packed affair, with the frontrunners from Imola struggling for pace at Spa. Historic 1-2 WRT BMW had a dream Hypercar race at Spa, claiming their first 1-2 finish […]

Dacia Ducks Out of Dakar Defense

Dacia ducks out of Dakar defense as parent company, the Renault Group pulls the plug on the World Rally Raid Championship (W2RC). This news, which has been kept rather quiet, comes off the back of the announcement that Alpine will leave the World Endurance Championship (WEC). Alpine has confirmed that it will continue its Formula […]

2025 FIA WEC 8 Hours of Bahrain: Race Report and Ramblings [w/video]

This 2025 FIA WEC 8 Hours of Bahrain race report by regular endurance-racing correspondent and motorsport fundi, Dr Nick van der Meulen, outlines the final race of the season. Ferrari sealed the WEC driver’s, constructor’s and privateer’s championship at the final round of the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship, held in Bahrain. There were three […]

Porsche Ditches FIA WEC from 2026

We have religiously covered the recent FIA WEC with regular race reports. We really enjoy endurance racing and the unique challenges that it offers. That’s why we were really surprised to learn that Porsche ditches FIA WEC from the end of the 2025 season. Porsche is the second casualty after Lamborghini pulled the plug on […]

2025 FIA WEC 6 Hours of Fuji: Race Report and Ramblings [w/video]

This 2025 FIA WEC 6 Hours of Fuji race report was compiled by regular endurance-racing correspondent and motorsport fundi, Dr Nick van der Meulen. The seventh round of the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship, the 6 Hours of Fuji, was marked as the 100th event of the world endurance championship. To clarify, it is the […]

2025 FIA WEC Lone Star Le Mans: Race Report and Ramblings [w/video]

This 2025 FIA WEC Lone Star Le Mans race report was compiled by regular endurance-racing correspondent and motorsport fundi, Dr Nick van der Meulen. Lone Star Le Mans, the sixth round of the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship, took place at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA), Texas. The event saw torrential rain occur on […]

McLaren To Auction Three Racecars Before They Even Race

McLaren to auction three racecars before any of them has even turned a wheel in anger. This is completely unprecedented in the world of racing, where cars are usually sold long after they are retired. The first to go under the hammer will be Lando Norris’s or Oscar Piastri’s 2026 F1 car. The second is […]

Genesis Magma Racing GMR-001 Hypercar Project is Racing Ahead [w/video]

It was just a few months ago that Hyundai announced it would be entering the world of endurance racing with its luxury arm Genesis. Read our original article by clicking here. The GMR-001 Hypercar project is racing ahead with the first shakedown of the car already complete. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car […]

MAMMA MIA, The PPW R33 is a Modern-day Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 Stradale

The Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 Stradale is considered, by many, to be one of the most beautiful cars ever made. A limited production run and proper sporting history cement its place in the annals of sportscar history. A British firm by the name Pristine Panel Work is now offering 33 people the chance to own […]

2025 FIA WEC 6 Hours of Sao Paulo: Race Report and Ramblings [w/video]

This 2025 FIA WEC 6 Hours of Sao Paulo race report was compiled by regular endurance-racing correspondent and motorsport fundi, Dr Nick van der Meulen. The 6 Hours of Sao Paulo, the fifth round of the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship, took place at Interlagos (a.k.a. Autodromo José Carlos Pace). It is a short circuit […]

2025 FIA WEC 24 Hours of Le Mans: Race Report and Ramblings [w/video]

This 2025 FIA WEC 24 Hours of Le Mans race report was compiled by regular endurance-racing correspondent and motorsport fundi, Dr Nick van der Meulen. The 24 Hours of Le Mans, the jewel in the WEC crown, is the fourth round of the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship. It is a festival of note, with […]

Michael Schumacher At Le Mans [video]

Nineteen former Formula One drivers will line up at the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans. F1 drivers usually go to the famous French endurance event after a career in single seaters. However, Michael Schumacher is a notable exception since he competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans before going into F1. During the […]

Aston Martin Creates 10 Units of Valkyrie LM for Track Use

A few days ago Porsche unveiled the 963 RSP. This is a one-off machine that is a lightly disguised version of the automaker’s current endurance racer. Click here for original article. Aston Martin has gone in the other direction by offering 10 examples of the Valkyrie LM. Valkyrie LM is an exquisite opportunity to be […]

Unique Porsche 963 RSP Road-Going Racer Debuts in France

We’ve all had that thought while watching motorsport: this would make a really cool road car. Well, if you are close to Porsche management (and extremely loaded) your thoughts result in a wild reality. That’s what happened 50 years ago when a French fan asked Porsche to turn its famous 917 racer into a road […]

2025 FIA WEC 6 Hours of Spa: Race Report and Ramblings [w/video]

This 2025 FIA WEC 6 Hours of Spa race report was compiled by regular endurance-racing correspondent and motorsport fundi, Dr Nick van der Meulen. The third round of the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship at Spa Franchorchamps was an eventful affair. As a result fans were left wondering who would take the chequered flag first. […]

2025 FIA WEC 6 Hours of Imola: Race Report and Ramblings [w/video]

This 2025 FIA WEC 6 Hours of Imola race report was compiled by regular endurance-racing correspondent and motorsport fundi, Dr Nick van der Meulen. The second round of the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship took place at Imola, Italy. It is a circuit steeped in history, even though it was only introduced to international racing […]

2025 FIA WEC Qatar 1812 km: Race Report and Ramblings [w/video]

This 2025 FIA WEC Qatar 1812 km race report was compiled by regular endurance-racing correspondent and motorsport fundi, Dr Nick van der Meulen. The opening round of the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship took place at Qatar…on a Friday. The 1812 km race comprises of 335 laps or 10 hours of racing, maximum. The circuit […]

2025 F1 Season Preview: Prepare for Battle

This month we welcome a new new name to the Double Apex writing team in the shape of Graham Duxbury. His first submission is a preview of the 2025 F1 season. Graham Duxbury is a former professional racing driver, celebrated SA champion, and acclaimed motorsport administrator and commentator. A South African Hall of Fame inductee, […]

Mercedes Returns To World Endurance Racing and Le Mans After Decades

The 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship is turning out to be one of the best-supported in decades. There are many new entrants to the fold, including Aston Martin that will compete in the top-flight hypercar class (more info here). More big news is that Mercedes returns to world endurance racing this year. Follow Double Apex […]