The long-running Porsche 963 saga for the 2026 World Endurance Championship is finally nearing its end. Next Monday, the ACO is expected to reveal the full list of entrants set to shape next year's grid.

And the headline is a bleak one: according to information obtained by The Race, there will be no Porsche 963s. Despite owner Christian Ried’s best efforts, Proton Competition is not expected to appear on the Hypercar grid next

Ferrari

Why change a winning formula? Ferrari, coming off three consecutive Le Mans 24 Hours victories and on the verge of its first manufacturers' title since 1972, appears set to stick with the same line-up.

While there were minor doubts around James Calado and Robert Kubica, no changes are expected for 2026. It's a shame for Ferrari GT star Alessio Rovera, who clearly deserves his chance.

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Alongside the ERS power pack, Lamborghini will use an 8-cylinder, 90-degree V-angle twin-turbo internal combustion engine developed by company’s motorsport department, Squadra Corse.

The programme is understood to involve an impressive group of industry technical partners including Williams Advanced Engineering, (understood to have been involved in the aero packaging and design), Michelotto (design engineering and construction) and an as-yet unconfirmed OEM engine partner for the car’s internal combustion engine.

DSC sources suggest that the engine is a production-based six cylinder powerplant from a major German OEM.

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