Alpine in blue
The Alpine A424 has been out testing in blue for the first time at Jerez, after running in bare carbon during its previous tests. This run follows a recent test at Aragon in which the team completed 1,500 kilometres over two days.
Multiple sources have suggested that amongst the drivers turning laps in the A424 was former Formula One driver Mick Schumacher, who is in talks to join the team for 2024.
The Alpine A424 but make it blue 💙#AlpineEnduranceTeam #AlpineRacing @AlpineRacing @FIAWEC pic.twitter.com/ti0WdwBd3G
— Alpine Endurance Team (@SignatechAlpine) October 17, 2023
Briscoe to race with Vanwall in Bahrain
The Floyd Vanwall Racing Team has revealed that Ryan Briscoe will compete alongside Esteban Guerrieri and Tristan Vautier in its Vandervell 680 Hypercar in the final WEC race of the season in Bahrain.
Briscoe, who competed with Glickenhaus at Sebring, Portimao and Le Mans earlier in the season, takes the seat previously filled by João Paulo de Oliveira. Oliveira raced with the team for Monza and Fuji but isn’t available for Bahrain due to a conflict with his racing commitments in Japan.
“I’m pleased to be joining the team for the final round of the 2023 World Endurance Championship,” said Briscoe. “I’d like to thank Dr Colin Kolles for the opportunity and look forward to my first laps in the Vandervell 680.”
Pruett’s Petit Le Mans report
Marshall Pruett reports on the final round of the 2023 IMSA WeatherTech Championship, which saw Meyer Shank Racing score a famous win.
Manufacturers reflect on GTP’s first season
Representatives from the GTP manufacturers gathered at Motul Petit Le Mans to share their thoughts on the first season of hybrid WeatherTech SportsCar Championship racing and the incredibly close battle for class honors at the final race of the year.
Talbot joins D’Station
Liam Talbot is set to compete with D’Station Racing in the final FIA WEC race of the 2023 season at Bahrain. Talbot will race in Satoshi Hoshino’s seat, as Hoshino is unable to make the trip to the finale due to scheduling conflicts.
In the D’Station Aston Martin Vantage AMR GTE, Talbot will race with team regulars Casper Stevenson, and Tomonobu Fujii.
