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Jamie Chadwick will be Genesis Magma Racing’s reserve driver for the team’s FIA World Endurance Championship campaign next season. She will continue her own racing programme alongside the new role.

<a href="https://www.24h-lemans.com/en/news/jamie-chadwick-intends-to-work-her-way-up-to-hypercar-59730" target="_blank">Jamie Chadwick&#39;s</a>&nbsp;career is progressing as planned. The British driver recently took the wheel of the <a href="https://www.24h-lemans.com/en/news/genesis-takes-the-wraps-of-its-gmr-001-hypercar-59196" target="_blank">Genesis GMR-001 Hypercar</a> fielded in the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship. From now on, and throughout the coming season, she will be involved in the Hypercar development process at Genesis Magma Racing. This means taking part in tests on track and simulator.

A member of Genesis Magma Racing Trajectory since December 2024, Jamie Chadwick took her seat in the cockpit of the GMR-001 during <a href="https://www.24h-lemans.com/en/news/genesis-takes-the-wraps-of-its-gmr-001-hypercar-59196" target="_blank">a three-day test at Magny-Cours</a>. The 27-year-old is the second female Hypercar driver, after Lilou Wadoux. &ldquo;My first laps in the GMR-001 Hypercar were amazing,&rdquo; says Chadwick, who took third place in the 2025 European Le Mans Series with Daniel Juncadella and Mathys Joubert. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s a really impressive car and so fast in a straight line. There&rsquo;s a lot of different systems available to you as a driver, tools that you can use to make a difference. Obviously, so much is changing and evolving with every test that the team does, but it&rsquo;s just a super car to drive, but also just a great team to be part of.&rdquo;

With a few laps on the clock, Chadwick&rsquo;s Hypercar driver and development role has well and truly begun. She will be Genesis Magma Racing&rsquo;s reserve driver for the team&rsquo;s FIA World Endurance Championship campaign next season. She will continue her own racing programme &ndash; to be announced &ndash; alongside the new role. &ldquo;It&#39;s hugely special to be involved in the development of the GMR-001 Hypercar,&rdquo; says Chadwick. &ldquo;It&#39;s another progression in my career and one I&#39;m really proud of. Becoming a Reserve Driver in Hypercar is one step closer to my ultimate goal. The opportunity to test and drive more is something that I&#39;m really looking forward to and a role that I&#39;m going to try to relish and make the most of.&rdquo;

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<h2>FIA WEC driver line-ups to be announced shortly</h2>

Genesis Magma Racing is expected to reveal its driver crews for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship in the next few days. Andr&eacute; Lotterer (three-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner), Pipo Derani, Mathys Jaubert and Daniel Juncadella joined the GMR-001 development team this summer. A two-car entry with Jamie Chadwick in reserve means there are two seats free at Genesis for the eight-round championship.

Jamie Chadwick promoted to reserve driver at Genesis Magma Racing

Le Mans’ legendary Bugatti circuit will be exclusively open to Club ACO members on Friday 13 March and Friday 4 September 2026.

<h3>Dates</h3>

Calling all wannabe racing drivers! The ACO has set aside two dates in 2026 for Members&rsquo; Track Days:&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Friday 13 March</li>
	<li>Friday 4 September</li>
</ul>

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<h3>What are Track Days?</h3>

Track Days offer Club ACO members an opportunity to take their classic vehicles and sportscars (weighing from 800 to 1800 kg) for a drive around the racetrack.

As an open pitlane policy is adopted, each participant can enter and leave the track as they please, drive at their own pace and enjoy the day to the full. Up to 30 vehicles are allowed on the track at any time.

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<h3>Times</h3>

Participants must be at the circuit by 7.00 a.m. for administrative checks, with the days ending at 6.00 p.m. There is a mandatory lunch break from 12 noon until 2.00 p.m.

Coaches&nbsp;will be on hand on each day and a suite with track view, operated by Club staff, will be provided for your comfort.

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<h3>Prices</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Main driver: &euro;390.</li>
	<li>Additional driver (ACO Members only): &euro;90.</li>
</ul>

Member and non-member passengers are welcome free of charge. Each member can take up to five passengers&nbsp;on board across the sessions.

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<h3>Registration</h3>

&gt;&gt; <a href="https://club.lemans.org/fr/event/roulage-club-aco-vendredi-13-mars-2026" target="_blank">Friday 13 March</a> &lt;&lt;

&gt;&gt; <a href="https://account.lemans.org/fr/?referer=https%3A%2F%2Fclub.lemans.org%2Ffr%2Fevent%2Froulage-club-aco-vendredi-04-septembre-2026" target="_blank">Friday 4 September</a>&nbsp;&lt;&lt;

Note: no cancellations or postponements are permitted.&nbsp;No refunds will be made.

Club ACO – Members’ Track Days in 2026

American manufacturer Cadillac has updated its hypercar for its two-pronged championship commitments in 2026.

Next season, the&nbsp;Cadillac V-Series.R&nbsp;will compete in the FIA World Endurance Championship and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship&nbsp;with a new aero set-up. While the American hypercar retains signature design elements of the production V-Series, notable changes have been made. These include the removal of the front dive planes and winglets and a reshaped rear wing profile. The rear wing now appears to be lower as a result.

These updates are intended to boost the peak speed of the V-Series.R. At the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the quickest Cadillac V-Series.R (the Cadillac Whelen #311 car) reached&nbsp;345.6 kph. In comparison, the top speed for a Ferrari 499P was 349 kph&nbsp;(for the Ferrari AF Corse #50 car). The Hertz Team JOTA #12 Cadillac meanwhile peaked at 343.4 kph.

Three Cadillac V-Series.Rs are taking part in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship homologation tests today and tomorrow at the Daytona International Speedway. All feature these improvements.

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Cadillac improves V-Series.R Hypercar aero for 2026

Since yesterday, PMW (Professional Motorsport World), the professional motorsport trade fair, has been taking place in Cologne, providing an opportunity to prepare for the future of competition and its applications in mobility. Hydrogen is one of the themes being presented.

In Hall 10.1 of the Cologne Exhibition Center, more than 200 booths are hosting major and minor players in motorsport from 45 countries, some with many years of experience in competition, others more recent, as specialists in a newly deployed technology. Hydrogen exemplifies this collaboration between established motorsport entities and others working to deploy their expertise on circuits around the world. MissionH24, a program between the Automobile Club de l&#39;Ouest and H24Project for the creation of a Hydrogen category in Endurance racing, was thus able to present this pioneering challenge for the decarbonization of motorsport and mobility.

Moderating a roundtable discussion, MissionH24, represented by its Technical Director Bassel Aslan, accompanied by several partners&mdash;Pierre Tipner, Engineering Sales Manager at FORVIA; Michael M&uuml;rlebach, Project Director for Bosch Motorsport; Douglas Campling, General Manager of Motorsport at Fortescue Zero; Sam Guest, Head of Telemetry, Control and Analysis, Motorsport at Motion Applied; and Jean-Baptiste Pouradier, CEO of Texys Group&mdash;shared updates on the upcoming H24EVO, the latest hydrogen-electric prototype currently under development, and the potential of hydrogen.

Numerous questions from the audience demonstrated the strong interest in this energy carrier: safety, storage in its liquid form, competitiveness, timeline, and more.

Hydrogen, a Focus at PMW

Experience the Le Mans Classic like never before by accessing the exclusive ACO Club Facilities! Enjoy track view, comfort, and practical services — everything you need to make the most of this legendary event.

From July 2 to 5, 2026, ACO Members will have access to two private facility areas: La Chapelle, located at the corner of the same name, and Georges Durand, situated along the grandstand (17) alley.

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<h3>La Chapelle Facility</h3>

<ul>
	<li>
	Access throughout test days, practice sessions, and the race (closed overnight).
	</li>
	<li>
	Relaxation areas, race TV, toilets and showers, and free lockers (subject to availability).
	</li>
	<li>
	Drinks and beverages at preferential rates.
	</li>
	<li>
	Option to purchase one additional paid access for one accompanying person over 16 years old.
	</li>
	<li>
	Sales and access subject to availability &mdash; no on-site sales.
	</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

<h3>Georges Durand Facility</h3>

<ul>
	<li>
	Terrace, race TV, toilets and showers, and free lockers (subject to availability).
	</li>
	<li>
	Drinks and beverages at preferential rates.
	</li>
	<li>
	Access during practice sessions and the race.
	</li>
	<li>
	Option to purchase one additional paid access for one guest.
	</li>
	<li>
	Price: &euro;45.
	</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

&gt;&gt; <a href="https://account.lemans.org/en/" target="_blank">THE OFFER</a>*&nbsp;&lt;&lt;

Reservations are only available through your online Member account (not on the ticket office website).

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*Please note: does not include event admission ticket or seats in the event stands. Your Club membership must be up to date at the time of the event. Access is strictly personal and reserved for Members. Free access for children under 16 on the day of the event (upon reservation and presentation of proof of age to <a href="mailto:clubaco@lemans.org">clubaco@lemans.org</a>).

ACO Club – Le Mans Classic 2026: Book your accesses in the Club Facilities!

The third episode in our YouTube mini-series dedicated to racing families at the 24 Hours covers a deeply moving father-son relationship. It's the story of Eduardo Barrichello's first participation in the Le Mans classic, following in the footsteps of his father, Rubens.

After the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.24h-lemans.com/en/news/a-youtube-mini-series-all-about-racing-families-at-the-2025-24-hours-of-le-mans-60044" target="_blank">Taylor</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.24h-lemans.com/en/news/inside-the-vanthoors-the-vanthoor-brothers-at-the-2025-24-hours-of-le-mans-60076" target="_blank">Vanthoor</a>&nbsp;families, our&nbsp;YouTube mini-series about racing families at the 2025&nbsp;24 Hours&nbsp;continues with The Barrichellos Story spotlighting&nbsp;Eduardo Barrichello, the son of former F1 driver Rubens Barrichello who represented Racing Team Nederland at&nbsp;Le Mans in 2017 in the&nbsp;LMP2 category.

This year, Eduardo took his rookie&nbsp;start in the race at the wheel of Racing Spirit of Leman&#39;s #10&nbsp;Aston Martin Vantage AMR LMGT3. This episode&nbsp;revisits that pivotal moment in his young career as he&nbsp;discovers the world&rsquo;s most demanding race.

But&nbsp;The Barrichellos Story&nbsp;goes beyond the sporting aspect of this relationship, revealing&nbsp;the closeness&nbsp;between the two,&nbsp;with Rubens thrilled to witness his son&#39;s first Le Mans experience. Watch&nbsp;how his&nbsp;advice, experience and kindness helped his Eduardo&nbsp;find his way in motorsport and&nbsp;realize&nbsp;his dream of participating in the 24 Hours.

This episode also delves into&nbsp;how Eduardo&rsquo;s race unfolded, including&nbsp;behind-the-scenes coverage of&nbsp;the Racing Spirit of Leman garage.

Check out&nbsp;The Barrichellos Story, the third&nbsp;episode in&nbsp;our&nbsp;2025 24 Hours of Le Mans YouTube mini-series, at the official&nbsp;<a href="http://www.youtube.com/@24heuresdumans">24 Hours of Le&nbsp;Mans YouTube channel</a>.

24 Heures du Mans 2025 - The Barrichellos Story | A deeply connected father-son relationship

24 Heures du Mans 2025 – L’histoire des Barrichellos ou une relation père-fils profondément liée

The Barrichellos Story: a father-son duo bonded by the 24 Hours of Le Mans

Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA has announced its driver line-ups for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship season. The American manufacturer is banking on continuity and experience.

Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA ended the 2025 season in fourth place in the FIA Hypercar World Endurance Manufacturers&rsquo; Championship. Highlights of the campaign were undoubtedly a maiden victory in the 6 Hours of S&atilde;o Paulo and three pole positions, including Hyperpole at the 93rd 24 Hours of Le Mans. The outfit is banking on two talented, experienced driver line-ups to add further wins to its tally in 2026.

Alex Lynn,&nbsp;Norman Nato&nbsp;and Will Stevens scored points in every round in 2025 and will continue to&nbsp; share the wheel of the #12 <a href="https://www.24h-lemans.com/en/news/the-cadillac-v-series-r-under-the-microscope-ready-to-roar-for-america-at-le-mans-59659" target="_blank">Cadillac V-Series.R</a>. 
Thirty-year-old Jack Aitken will join Earl Bamber&nbsp;and S&eacute;bastien Bourdais&nbsp;in the #38 sister car. He will take the seat vacated by Jenson Button, the 2009 Formula One world champion, who is retiring after two seasons with JOTA.

&ldquo;We&rsquo;re delighted to welcome Jack on board,&rdquo;&nbsp;said JOTA Sport director and founder David Clark.&nbsp;&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve been following his progress closely this year and have been really impressed by his raw pace and consistency &mdash; both essential ingredients for success in the Hypercar category. As an existing member of the wider Cadillac Racing driver family, Jack is a natural fit for us. He already understands the culture, the people, and the expectations within the Cadillac ecosystem. Beyond his performance on track, Jack&rsquo;s calm personality and team-first attitude make him an excellent addition to our driver line-up. We never take team chemistry for granted &mdash; six individual stars won&rsquo;t win endurance races, but six drivers who work as one can. Everything we&rsquo;ve seen from Jack so far shows he embodies that spirit, and we can&rsquo;t wait to see what he achieves with the team next season.&rdquo;

Aitken had the chance to try out the Cadillac V-Series.R in its FIA WEC set-up during the Rookie Test held the day after the Bapco Energies 8 Hours of Bahrain. Next season, he will also compete in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with Action Express Racing.&nbsp;&ldquo;I am very appreciative that Cadillac has that trust and are willing to give me the opportunity,&rdquo; said the British racer. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s very exciting for me personally because I&rsquo;ve never raced in the WEC and I&rsquo;ve never raced with JOTA, even though we&rsquo;ve come close a couple of times and have had a relationship that is now coming to fruition. They have fantastic people &ndash; from the drivers to the staff &ndash; and it&rsquo;s a team that has had success in WEC.&nbsp; I&rsquo;m excited to try to take what I&rsquo;ve learned in IMSA at Action Express and bring that across to try to push things forward.&nbsp; I&rsquo;m excited to start the year and to double up on my time in the Cadillac V-Series.R.&rdquo;

Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA swaps Button for Aitken in 2026

Ferrari won the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship Drivers’ and Manufacturers’ titles in today’s Bapco Energies 8 Hours of Bahrain season finale, sealing the deal in style with a triple top five finish in Sakhir.

In its third campaign in FIA WEC&rsquo;s top-tier, the legendary Italian marque has been the benchmark all year in the Hypercar class, winning the opening four races with its 499P prototype to establish an advantage that none of its rivals was ultimately able to overcome.

The result represents the Prancing Horse&rsquo;s first global endurance racing success since lifting the laurels in the World Sportscar Championship more than half-a-century ago in 1972, ending up a commanding 75 points ahead of closest competitor Toyota in the Manufacturers&rsquo; classification.

To complete Ferrari&rsquo;s joy, its three crews locked out the top three positions in the Drivers&rsquo; standings. Courtesy of a fourth-place finish in Bahrain, Antonio Giovinazzi, James Calado and Alessandro Pier Guidi clinched the crown behind the wheel of the #51 Ferrari AF Corse entry, having led the way since triumphing on home turf at Imola back in April.

The runner-up spoils went the way of 24 Hours of Le Mans winners Robert Kubica, Phil Hanson and Yifei Ye in the privately-run #83 AF Corse 499P, with the #50 Ferrari AF Corse crew (Antonio Fuoco, Nicklas Nielsen and Miguel Molina) taking third.

The final race of the season was won by outgoing Manufacturers&rsquo; World Champion Toyota.

In the LMGT3 class, Manthey 1st Phorm won the FIA ​​Endurance Trophy for LMGT3 teams. Riccardo Pera, Richard Lietz, and Ryan Hardwick were crowned champions in the drivers&#39; standings. They had also won at 24 Hours of Le Mans.

<a href="https://fiawec.tv/" target="_blank">Watch FIA WEC live</a>&nbsp;or on-demand via the official FIA WEC TV app &ndash; your full-access pass to the FIA World Endurance Championship including the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans. Don&rsquo;t miss a moment. For further information, check out the app.

FIA WEC : Ferrari crowned FIA World Endurance Champions in Bahrain

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Genesis Magma Racing's Jamie Chadwick takes the next step in her career, as she completes her first laps in the GMR-001 Hypercar at Circuit Magny-Cours.

Jamie Chadwick FIRST Hypercar Test

From karting tracks to the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans — Rubens Barrichello has been by his son Eduardo’s side since day one. This year, their shared passion reached a new milestone.

Genesis Magma Racing’s GMR-001 Hypercar took on its biggest challenge yet with a three-day test at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimao.

Pushing the Limits - Behind the Scenes GMR-001 Hypercar Testing

Ferrari writes a new chapter in endurance racing history. Watch the highlights from the race that crowned the Prancing Horse as WEC World Champion.

Ferrari Wins the WEC World Championship! | 2025 Season Finale Highlights

Watch the race highlights of the Bapco Energies 8 Hours of Bahrain, season finale of the FIA World Endurance Championship.

Race Highlights | Bapco Energies 8 Hours of Bahrain | FIA WEC

The focus might have been on the title contenders, but TOYOTA GAZOO Racing reminded everybody just why the team is a multiple title-winner in the FIA World Endurance Championship by locking out the front row of the grid for the season-closing Bapco Energies 8 Hours of Bahrain (8 November).

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