As we await Tom Kristensen's visit with the Audi R18 e-tron quattro at the heart of the city of Le Mans on Tuesday, March 25th, a look back at the lineage of the Audi prototypes - today the R15 TDI "Plus" of 2010.

BrightLoop, a specialist in high-performance DC-DC converters with a decade's experience in motorsport, has joined the MissionH24 program. As a technical partner, BrightLoop shares the strategy of decarbonization, and more sustainable racing pursued by the Automobile Club de l'Ouest and H24Project.

The MissionH24 program, a collaboration between the Automobile Club de l&#39;Ouest and H24Project to promote hydrogen in racing,&nbsp;has a new member, who is also a stakeholder in the brand-new H24EVO prototype. 
BrightLoop, a leading supplier of advanced power conversion solutions, specializing in high-performance DC-DC converters for a variety of industries, will be equipping the H24EVO fuel cell prototype. 
The company offers adaptable converters capable of managing all power flows, both AC and DC, positioning itself as a key partner for players in the energy transition. 
The technology developed by BrightLoop enables intelligent management of power flows while offering unmatched compactness and power density, thereby optimizing space, energy efficiency, and control. 
This specification corresponds in every respect to the expectations of the operating team of the future H24EVO. 
Prior to its involvement in hydrogen racing, BrightLoop gained experience in the unusual world of motor racing, offering DC-DC converters of unique size (power density) and modularity to teams competing in Formula E, IndyCar and Extreme E... Performance, reliability and innovation are necessary values shared by MissionH24 and BrightLoop. 
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This technical partnership will see members of BrightLoop integrated into MissionH24 for the first test sessions of the H24EVO.

BrightLoop, technical partner of MissionH24

The 93rd 24 Hours of Le Mans will take place from 11-15 June 2025. Take a look at the poster unveiled on Tuesday 5 November and get ready to book your tickets.

The 24 Hours of Le Mans official poster mirrors the event itself&thinsp;&ndash;&thinsp;a fascinating combination of long-standing tradition and modern design. Over the years, it has become a true work of art that portrays the spirit and aura of the world&rsquo;s greatest endurance race.

The poster&rsquo;s design has changed significantly since the very first version in 1923. Often the culmination of a partnership between the Automobile Club de l&rsquo;Ouest and a communications agency, the Centenary poster was created by the graphic design team within the ACO&rsquo;s Communication &amp; CSR department. Regardless of who they work for, the talented designers entrusted with the task always seek to capture the spirit of the race, its historical legacy, and its future.

The 24 Hours of Le Mans poster is a snapshot of the race&rsquo;s stellar history or of the main protagonists entered in the World Endurance Championship. For race fans, it is a cherished collector&rsquo;s item. Some of the posters have become extremely rare, reflecting their significance in the worlds of art and racing. 
 
The poster for the 93rd 24 Hours of Le Mans illustrates the ongoing legacy of the iconic race combined with a resolutely modern vibe. It bridges generations in its evocation of the hand-painted posters of yesteryear. The compelling image fast-forwards us to the race start. The triumphant driver in the centre symbolises the personal and collective performance involved in getting to that moment. 
 
TICKETS GO ON SALE FOR ACO MEMBERS TOMORROW 
 
Tickets for the 93rd 24 Hours of Le Mans will first go on sale for ACO Members tomorrow, Wednesday 6 November. Tickets can be purchased online or at the Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans (Village Square, from 10&nbsp;am from 6-12 November, except Sunday 10 and Monday 11 November). For more information about Club ACO offers,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lemans.org/en/news/aco/club-aco-2025-24-hours-of-le-mans-tickets-on-sale-to-members-from-6-november-59064" target="_blank">click here</a>.&nbsp;ACO Members can also buy tickets during this period at the official stores in Paris, Tours and Rouen. For online purchases, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://ticket.lemans.org/en" target="_blank">https://ticket.lemans.org/en</a>! 
 
Tickets then go on sale to the general public from 13 November. Log on to&nbsp;<a href="https://ticket.lemans.org/en" target="_blank">https://ticket.lemans.org/en</a>&nbsp;or drop into one of the ACO&rsquo;s official stores or agencies. Fans can also buy tickets at the Village Square outlet at the circuit from 13-16 November..&nbsp;

<a href="https://assets.lemans.org/explorer/pdf/courses/2025/24-heures-du-mans/2025-gb-affiche-24h-60x40.pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt;&gt;&nbsp;Download the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans poster &lt;&lt;&lt;</a>

24 Hours of Le Mans : check out the poster for the 93rd race!

BMW M Motorsport invited Valentino Rossi to test-drive the BMW M Hybrid V8 at the FIA WEC World Endurance Championship Rookie Test. The former MotoGP champion appeared at ease and demonstrated real speed at the wheel of the German hypercar.

The day after the Bapco Energies 8 Hours of Bahrain, the finale of the 2024 FIA WEC season, Valentino Rossi took his place in the cockpit of the BMW M Team WRT #20 BMW M Hybrid V8. The nine-time motorcycle Grand Prix world champion is now pursuing a career in endurance in the LMGT3 class, and readied himself for the Rookie Test using&nbsp;the BMW simulator in Munich. Rossi was able to get to grips with the German hypercar over the course of two sessions, totalling five hours of track time. He also benefited from advice from Ren&eacute; Rast.

Rossi recorded the&nbsp;second-fastest time among the rookie drivers, just a tenth of a second behind Arthur Leclerc.

Valentino Rossi:&nbsp;&ldquo;Today was a fantastic day. I had the chance to drive the BMW M Hybrid V8 for the entire day, with the whole crew and Ren&eacute; Rast who gave me advice. I enjoyed it a lot, the car is fantastic, very fast and very strong.&nbsp;&nbsp;It has a lot of power. The lap times were 15 seconds faster than in GT3. The tyres have great grip.&nbsp;&nbsp;It is a real race car. I was quite worried because I had never driven the Hypercar before, but I felt good from the first lap because the car is stable and gives good feedback.&nbsp;&nbsp;To go fast is very difficult, but it&rsquo;s a lot of fun. I have to say thank you for the great experience and I hope that I have another chance to try the car.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2>Arthur Leclerc excels</h2>

Ferrari development driver Arthur Leclerc certainly made his mark at the Rookie Test. He took the wheel of the #50 Ferrari&nbsp;499P of Ferrari AF Corse, winner of the last 24 Hours of Le Mans, and proved to be the fastest among the rookie drivers, finishing just&nbsp;eight hundredths behind Nicklas Nielsen. Victor Martins, who competes in the FIA Formula&nbsp;2 world championship, drove the Alpine&nbsp;A424 and came third. Phil Hanson made his debut at the wheel of the AF Corse #83 Ferrari&nbsp;499P&nbsp;which <a href="https://www.24h-lemans.com/en/news/fia-wec-af-corse-signs-up-phil-hanson-for-the-ferrari-499p-59095" target="_blank">he&rsquo;ll be driving next season</a>. He achieved the sixth-fastest time.

In the LMGT3 class, Ben Barnicoat put in a remarkable performance, outclassing the field in the Akkodis ASP Lexus RC F&nbsp;LMGT3 and setting a time almost seven-tenths of a second quicker than his rivals. Meanwhile, Mahaveer Raghunathan drove the Vista AF Corse Ferrari&nbsp;296 LMGT3, Saturday&rsquo;s race winner, and secured second place among the rookies, just ahead of Aur&eacute;lien Panis, son of former Monaco Grand Prix winner Olivier Panis, who shared the car with Barnicoat.

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<h4>Hypercar top&nbsp;6:</h4>

1. Arthur Leclerc&thinsp;&ndash;&thinsp;Ferrari&nbsp;499P 1:50.460 
2. Valentino Rossi - BMW M Hybrid V8 +0.117s 
3. Victor Martins - Alpine A424 +0.257s 
4. Max Hesse - BMW M Hybrid V8 +0.359s 
5. Thomas Neubauer - Ferrari 499P +0.570s 
6. Philip Hanson&thinsp;&ndash; Ferrari 499P +0.964s

<h4>LMGT3 top&nbsp;6:</h4>

1. Ben Barnicoat - Lexus RC F LMGT3 2:01.772 
2. Mahaveer Raghunathan - Ferrari 296 LMGT3 +0.851s 
3. Aur&eacute;lien Panis - Lexus RC F LMGT3 +0.870s 
4. Matteo De Palo - Ferrari 296 LMGT3 +1.194s 
5. Tom Gamble&thinsp;&ndash;&thinsp;McLaren&nbsp;720S LMGT3 Evo +1.399s 
6. Mattia Drudi&thinsp;&ndash;&thinsp;Aston Martin Vantage AMR&nbsp;LMGT3 Evo +1.400s

The 2024 FIA WEC season concluded with victories for Toyota Gazoo Racing and the #6 Porsche&nbsp;963 drivers Laurens Vanthoor, Andr&eacute; Lotterer and Kevin Estre. In 2025, the FIA WEC will count eight rounds, with the 93rd 24 Hours of Le Mans (11-15 June 2025) as the highlight. The season will kick off with the Prologue (21-22 February 2025) and the Qatar&nbsp;1812&nbsp;km (28 February 2025).

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FIA WEC: Valentino Rossi impresses at the Rookie Test in the BMW M Hybrid V8

Porsche and Toyota both had reason to celebrate in the FIA World Endurance Championship in Bahrain today (2 November), as Kévin Estre, André Lotterer and Laurens Vanthoor clinched the FIA Hypercar World Endurance Drivers’ Championship while Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley and Ryō Hirakawa secured FIA Hypercar World Endurance Manufacturers’ Championship glory for Toyota.

The Bapco Energies 8 Hours of Bahrain was exciting and unpredictable from the outset, with the first major drama coming as early as lap ten when Buemi found himself punted out of the lead while lapping the #82 TF Sport Corvette. That dropped the Swiss star to seventh, and it was not until the closing stages that the pole-sitting #8 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing GR010 clawed its way properly back into contention.

After leapfrogging Antonio Giovinazzi in the long-time race-leading #51 Ferrari AF Corse 499P and Vanthoor in the champion-elect #6 Porsche Penske Motorsport 963, Buemi embarked upon his final stint in second place, behind only Matt Campbell in the #5 Porsche Penske Hypercar. Exploiting his fresher tyres, the four-time world champion went on a charge, setting a scintillating new fastest lap as he mercilessly hunted his prey. The decisive move came with 40 minutes remaining &ndash; after which, the result never looked in doubt.&nbsp;

The #8 crew&rsquo;s success not only represented the first victory from pole position in WEC&rsquo;s headlining category this season, it also made it seven different winners from eight races and &ndash; far more significantly &ndash; secured Toyota its fourth consecutive Hypercar Manufacturers&rsquo; trophy.

Drivers&rsquo; honours, however, went the way of Porsche, with Estre, Lotterer and Vanthoor fulfilling their pre-event favourite tag by holding off their Ferrari and Toyota rivals to seal the deal. Astonishingly, none of the three championship contenders finished inside the points in Bahrain &ndash; for the first time in 2024 &ndash; but the #6 Porsche Penske Motorsport trio&rsquo;s results earlier on in the campaign proved more than sufficient to get the job done.

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<h2>Ferrari rolls the dice for LMGT3 glory</h2>

Vista AF Corse made it back-to-back successes in the LMGT3 class, in a race that could have gone a number of different ways &ndash; with multiple lead changes and an epic scrap for supremacy.

The key to the #55 Ferrari 296 LMGT3 crew&rsquo;s victory was a bold late call on strategy, making one less pit-stop than most of their competitors. Courtesy of a masterclass in tyre management, Alessio Rovera fended off a dual TF Sport Corvette threat in the final hour to cement the Italian outfit&rsquo;s second consecutive triumph in the car he shares with Fran&ccedil;ois Heriau and Simon Mann.

Corvette crews completed the podium-finishers, with the #81 piloted by Charlie Eastwood, Rui Andrade and Tom van Rompuy pipping the sister #82 entry &ndash; which had to battle back from an early penalty for the contact with Buemi &ndash; to the runner-up spoils.&nbsp;

Full results can be found <a href="https://www.fiawec.com/en/race/result/4869" target="_blank">HERE</a>.

FIA WEC : Toyota and Porsche share title success in spectacular season finale

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