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| 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship | |
|---|---|
| Organizer | Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile Automobile Club de l'Ouest |
| Discipline | Sports car endurance racing |
| Number of races | 7 |
| Champions | |
| Hypercar Manufacturer |  Toyota |
| Hypercar Team |  Hertz Team Jota |
| LMP2 Team |  Team WRT |
| LMGTE Am Team |  Corvette Racing |
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The 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship was the eleventh season of the FIA World Endurance Championship, an auto racing series organised by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO). The series was open to prototype and grand tourer-style racing cars divided into three categories. World Championship titles were awarded to the leading drivers in both the prototype and grand tourer divisions and to the leading manufacturer in prototype division.
It was the first season in which LMDh (Le Mans Daytona h) entries were allowed to compete in the Hypercar category for championship points alongside LMH (Le Mans Hypercar) entries, after being permitted on a race-by-race basis in 2022.[1] Upon the discontinuation of LMGTE Pro, LMGTE Am remained as the sole GT class, although it would be replaced by LMGT3 the following season.[2] After being introduced for the 2021 season the LMP2 Pro-Am Cup was also dropped. This as well would also be the last season in the FIA WEC for the LMP2 Class with LMP2 to be removed for the next year's season in the year 2024 due to demand in grid numbers for the Hypercar and the incoming GT3-Spec based LMGT3 class replacing LMGTE Am reaching the maximum number of full season entries.
Calendar
[edit]On 29 September 2022, the 2023 calendar was announced on the website and YouTube channel of the FIA World Endurance Championship, with the six races of the 2022 season and the return to Portimão, this time with a 6-hour format. The season played host to the centenary edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.[3]
| Rnd | Race | Circuit | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prologue | Sebring International Raceway | Sebring, Florida
|
11/12 March | |
| 1 | 1000 Miles of Sebring | 17 March | ||
| 2 | 6 Hours of Portimão | Algarve International Circuit |  Portimão
|
16 April |
| 3 | TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | Stavelot
|
29 April |
| 4 | 24 Hours of Le Mans | Circuit de la Sarthe |  Le Mans
|
10–11 June |
| 5 | 6 Hours of Monza | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza |  Monza
|
9 July |
| 6 | 6 Hours of Fuji | Fuji Speedway | Oyama, Shizuoka
|
10 September |
| 7 | Bapco Energies 8 Hours of Bahrain | Bahrain International Circuit |  Sakhir
|
4 November |
Entries
[edit]Hypercar
[edit]Racing in the FIA World Cup for Hypercar Teams
LMP2
[edit]In accordance with the 2017 LMP2 regulations, all cars in the LMP2 class used the Gibson GK428 V8 engine.[31]
LMGTE Am
[edit]Season report
[edit]1000 Miles of Sebring
[edit]Ferrari's Antonio Fuoco drove the 499P to pole position in the season opener in Sebring, in what was Ferrari's first appearance in endurance racing in 50 years. Fuoco lead the field off the line, however was soon surpassed by both the Toyota entries. The #7 Toyota, driven by Kamui Kobayashi, took the lead at the 4 hour mark and was never headed. The #7 Toyota of Kobayashi, Mike Conway and José María López lead home the #8 Toyota of Sebastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley and Ryo Hirakawa by six seconds. The #50 Ferrari of Fuoco, Miguel Molina and Nicklas Nielsen finished 3rd, a lap down on the Toyota.
In LMP2, the Prema Racing #63 of Doriane Pin, Mirko Bortolotti and Daniil Kvyat lead with 5 minutes to go however had to pit for a splash of fuel. This handed the LMP2 victory to the #48 Jota of David Beckmann, Will Stevens and Yifei Ye, with the Prema finishing in 3rd. The #23 United Autosports lead for the first half of the race, but was forced to pit with technical issues. The #22 United Autosports of Filipe Alburquerque, Phil Hanson and Frederick Lubin snatched 2nd place with just minutes left.
The LMGTE AM saw drama in the races early stages. The #83 Richard Mille AF Corse Ferrari cartwheeled after colliding with the tyre wall. The sole Corvette entry of Nicky Catsburg, Ben Keating and Nicolas Varrone dominated the 2nd half of the race, taking victory. The #77 Dempsey-Proton Porsche capitalized on a late fuel stop by the #57 Kessel Racing Ferrari to take second position. The pole-sitting #85 Iron Dames Porsche led the first half of the race, before running off the road, dislodging bodywork.[81]
6 Hours of Portimao
[edit]The Hypercar class saw Toyota #7, in the hands of Conway, blast into the lead at the start, passing its pole-sitting sister machine. The #8 Toyota, driven by Buemi, lost a place to James Calado (Ferrari #50), however regained this position a lap later. Toyota management ordered the two cars to swap, however the #7 began suffering technical issues and pulled into the pits. This left the #8 Toyota to canter to victory. The #50 Ferrari finished 2nd, after holding off the #6 Porsche of Kevin Estre, Laurens Vanthoor and Andre Lotterer. The Vanwall entry had a brake calliper explode with Jacques Villeneuve at the wheel, which led to retirement.
The LMP2 qualifying session saw the Prema Racing #63 (Mirko Bortolotti) beat the Vector Racing #10 of Gabriel Aubry to pole by 0.001 seconds. Neither team had a role to play in the fight for victory, however. United Autosport #23 of Giedo van der Garde, Josh Pierson and Oliver Jarvis had their revenge after retiring from the lead at Sebring. They won the class ahead of the sister machine #22, despite having no radio for the final two hours.
The GTE AM Class saw the Corvette #33 grab pole position, but couldn't hold the lead in the race. The AF Corse #21 blasted into the lead at the start, but faded into the latter stages. This left the Corvette entry to battle for victory with the #83 Richard Mille Ferrari. The two cars were side-by-side in places on the final lap, but Catsburg narrowly edged Alessio Rovera to the flag, taking Corvette Racing's 2nd victory in succession. The #85 Iron Dames Porsche came through to finish 3rd.[82]
6 Hours of Spa Francorchamps
[edit]Qualifying saw drama in the Hypercar class, with the No. 8 Toyota of Hartley crashing out on cold tyres. Antonio Giovinazzi put the No. 51 Ferrari on pole, however saw his time stripped for a track limits violation. This promoted Kobayashi in the No. 7 Toyota to pole position, meaning Toyota had a car at the front and back of the field.
The race began in tricky conditions, and drivers had to decide which tyres to start the race on. Both Toyotas started on slicks, leaving Conway floundering at the start. Both Ferraris and a Cadillac passed Conway going into turn 1. The No. 3 Cadillac, driven by Renger van der Zande, crashed heavily at Eau Rouge after 2 hours. It was surmised that the car had a steering issue. Not long after, the No. 6 Porsche ground to a halt and into retirement after a strong showing. For the second race running, Jacques Villeneuve was driving the No. 4 Vanwall when forced to retire from the event. Villeneuve, chasing the No. 708 Glickenhaus, was clipped by the GTE Am No. 54 AF Corse Ferrari (Francesco Castellacci) at Blanchimont. The move pitched them both into the wall with about 2 hour 30 min remaining. An hour later, Fuoco crashed the No. 50 Ferrari just after its pit stop going down the hill to Eau Rouge. The car was running third after having to battle past the No. 2 Cadillac and No. 5 Porsche earlier. The No. 7 Toyota cantered to victory ahead of the sister car. It was the No. 7 car's 2nd victory of the season. The battle for 3rd place was settled on the final lap when the No. 51 Ferrari of Calado caught and passed the No. 5 Porsche of Frederic Makowiecki.
The No. 23 United Autosports car of Tom Blomqvist dominated the early stages of the race in LMP2. Hometown heroes Team WRT (running Nos. 31 and 41) both battled for supremacy, but the No. 41 of Rui Andrade, Robert Kubica and Louis Deletraz saw the chequered flag first. The team managed to pass the No. 23 United Autosport with 15 minutes remaining. The No. 63 Prema Racing was also in the running, but had to serve a 3-minute stop-and-go penalty. The penalty, for not respecting safety car procedures, was served with 30 minutes remaining, putting them out of contention.
The GTE Am class saw the No. 33 Corvette Racing battle with the No. 25 ORT by TF Aston Martin of Ahmad Al Harthy, Michael Dinan and Charlie Eastwood for the lead. They fought for position throughout the race, however, by the chequered flag it was a battle for second place. Lilou Wadoux, driving the No. 83 Richard Mille AF Corse, overtook the No. 88 Proton Competition at about half distance and was never headed. The No. 33 Corvette and No. 25 Aston Martin finished inline astern in second and third places, respectively. Wadoux became the first female driver to win a race in the World Endurance Championship.[83]
24 Hours of Le Mans
[edit]A Ferrari 499P shared by Antonio Fuoco, Miguel Molina and Nicklas Nielsen of Ferrari AF Corse started from pole position after Fuoco set the overall fastest lap in the Le Mans Hypercar class in the Hyperpole session. Their teammates James Calado, Antonio Giovinazzi and Alessandro Pier Guidi won overall after leading the final 55 laps. It was Calado, Giovinazzi and Pier Guidi's first overall Le Mans victory, as well as Ferrari's tenth and its first since 1965. Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley and Ryō Hirakawa finished second in a Toyota GR010 Hybrid after battling Calado, Giovinazzi and Pier Guidi in the second half of the race. Cadillac Racing's Cadillac V-Series.R LMDh car, driven by Earl Bamber, Alex Lynn and Richard Westbrook, finished third overall.
Albert Costa, Fabio Scherer and Jakub Śmiechowski of Inter Europol Competition led the last 112 laps of the Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2) class in an Oreca 07-Gibson car to claim their maiden WEC class victory. Team WRT's Rui Andrade, Louis Delétraz and Robert Kubica finished second 21.015 seconds behind, while René Binder, Neel Jani and Nico Pino of Duqueine Team took third. Corvette Racing's Nicky Catsburg, Ben Keating and Nicolás Varrone in a Chevrolet Corvette C8.R came from two laps down after a second hour pit stop to replace a failed damper to win the final Le Mans Grand Touring Endurance Am (LMGTE Am) and GTE race at Le Mans, one lap ahead of ORT by TF's Aston Martin Vantage AMR shared by Ahmad Al Harthy, Michael Dinan and Charlie Eastwood.
Calado, Giovinazzi and Pier Guidi's victory moved them from fifth to second in the Hypercar Drivers' Championship, 25 points behind leaders Buemi, Hartley and Hirakawa. Andrande, Delétraz and Kubica remained the FIA Endurance Trophy for LMP2 Drivers leaders as category winners Costa, Scherer and Śmiechowski moved from sixth to second. Catsburg, Keating and Varrone extended their Endurance Trophy for LMGTE Am Teams lead over Al Harthy, Dinan and Eastwood. Toyota, the No. 41 Team WRT and No. 33 Corvette Racing teams left Le Mans as the respective Hypercar World Endurance Championship, Endurance Trophy for LMP2 Teams and Endurance Trophy for LMGTE Am Teams leaders with three races left in the season.
6 Hours of Monza
[edit]The #7 Toyota of Kobayashi took pole in Hypercar, beating the #50 Ferrari by just 0.017 seconds, the smallest ever margin in world endurance championship history.
At the start of the race, the #93 Peugeot blasted into the lead in the early stages, whilst the #8 Toyota collided with the #51 Le Mans winning Ferrari. The #8 also collided with the #777 D'station Aston Martin, with the #777 suffering a heavy impact. The #8 was given a one-minute stop and go penalty for the incidents. However, in the end, the #7 Toyota claimed its third win of the season, finishing ahead of the #50 Ferrari and the #93 Peugeot.
In LMP2, the #28 Jota took their first victory of the season. The Alpine #36 beat the pole-sitting #41 Team WRT to second place.
The GTE AM class saw Corvette Racing's #33 crew of Nicky Catsburg, Ben Keating and Nico Varrone seal the class world championship title by finishing 4th in class. Proton-Dempsey Porsche #77 took the victory ahead of the Iron Lynx #60 and GR Racing #86 Porsches. The pole-sitting #85 Iron Dames Porsche finished 5th.
6 Hours of Fuji
[edit]8 Hours of Bahrain
[edit]Results and standings
[edit]Race results
[edit]The highest finishing competitor entered in the World Endurance Championship is listed below. Invitational entries may have finished ahead of WEC competitors in individual races.
Drivers' championships
[edit]Three titles were offered to drivers, one with world championship status. The Hypercar World Endurance Drivers' Championship was reserved for Hypercar drivers while FIA Endurance Trophies were awarded for LMP2 and LMGTE Am Drivers.[86]
| Duration | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | Pole |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Hours | 25 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 8 Hours | 38 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 24 Hours | 50 | 36 | 30 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Source:[86] | |||||||||||
Hypercar World Endurance Drivers' Championship
[edit]FIA Endurance Trophy for LMP2 Drivers
[edit]| Pos. | Driver | Team | SEB
|
POR
|
SPA
|
LMS
|
MNZ
|
FUJ
|
BHR
|
Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Rui Andrade
|
Team WRT
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 173 |
| 1 |  Louis Delétraz
|
Team WRT
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 173 |
| 1 |  Robert Kubica
|
Team WRT
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 173 |
| 2 |  Albert Costa
|
Inter Europol Competition
|
3 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 114 |
| 2 | Fabio Scherer
|
Inter Europol Competition
|
3 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 114 |
| 2 | Jakub Śmiechowski
|
Inter Europol Competition
|
3 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 114 |
| 3 | Phil Hanson
|
United Autosports
|
1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 104 |
| 3 | Frederick Lubin
|
United Autosports
|
1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 104 |
| 4 |  Robin Frijns
|
Team WRT
|
6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | Ret | 3 | 2 | 94 |
| 4 |  Sean Gelael
|
Team WRT
|
6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | Ret | 3 | 2 | 94 |
| 4 |  Ferdinand Habsburg
|
Team WRT
|
6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | Ret | 3 | 2 | 94 |
| 5 | Oliver Jarvis
|
United Autosports
|
Ret | 1 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 92 |
| 5 | Josh Pierson
|
United Autosports
|
Ret | 1 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 92 |
| 6 |  Pietro Fittipaldi
|
Jota
|
5 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 84 |
| 6 |  David Heinemeier Hansson
|
Jota
|
5 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 84 |
| 6 | Oliver Rasmussen
|
Jota
|
5 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 84 |
| 7 | Julien Canal
|
Alpine Elf Team
|
8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 83 |
| 7 | Charles Milesi
|
Alpine Elf Team
|
8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 83 |
| 7 | Matthieu Vaxivière
|
Alpine Elf Team
|
8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 83 |
| 8 | Filipe Albuquerque
|
United Autosports
|
1 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 78 | ||
| 9 |  Daniil Kvyat
|
Prema Racing
|
2 | 4 | 10 | Ret | 7 | 10 | 5 | 63 |
| 9 | Doriane Pin
|
Prema Racing
|
2 | 4 | 10 | Ret | 7 | 10 | 5 | 63 |
| 10 |  Filip Ugran
|
Prema Racing
|
7 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 57 |
| 10 | Bent Viscaal
|
Prema Racing
|
7 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 57 |
| 11 | Mirko Bortolotti
|
Prema Racing
|
2 | 4 | 10 | Ret | 5 | 56 | ||
| 12 | Tom Blomqvist
|
United Autosports
|
Ret | 2 | 6 | 8 | 43 | |||
| 13 | Ben Hanley
|
United Autosports
|
2 | 6 | 4 | 38 | ||||
| 14 | Giedo van der Garde
|
United Autosports
|
1 | 4 | 37 | |||||
| 15 | Juan Manuel Correa
|
Prema Racing
|
5 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 34 | |||
| 16 | Gabriel Aubry
|
Vector Sport
|
9 | 11 | Ret | 5 | Ret | 7 | NC | 29 |
| 16 |  Ryan Cullen
|
Vector Sport
|
9 | 11 | Ret | 5 | Ret | 7 | NC | 29 |
| 16 |  Matthias Kaiser
|
Vector Sport
|
9 | 11 | Ret | 5 | Ret | 7 | NC | 29 |
| 17 | Andrea Caldarelli
|
Prema Racing
|
7 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 24 | |||
| 18 | Olli Caldwell
|
Alpine Elf Team
|
Ret | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 23 |
| 18 | André Negrão
|
Alpine Elf Team
|
Ret | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 23 |
| 18 |  Memo Rojas
|
Alpine Elf Team
|
Ret | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 23 |
| 19 | Mathias Beche
|
Prema Racing
|
7 | 6 | ||||||
| Pos. | Driver | Team | SEB
|
POR
|
SPA
|
LMS
|
MNZ
|
FUJ
|
BHR
|
Points |
| Source:[84] | ||||||||||
FIA Endurance Trophy for LMGTE Am Drivers
[edit]| Pos. | Driver | Team | SEB
|
POR
|
SPA
|
LMS
|
MNZ
|
FUJ
|
BHR
|
Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicky Catsburg
|
Corvette Racing
|
1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 173 |
| 1 | Ben Keating
|
Corvette Racing
|
1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 173 |
| 1 |  Nicolás Varrone
|
Corvette Racing
|
1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 173 |
| 2 | Sarah Bovy
|
Iron Dames
|
8 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 118 |
| 2 | Rahel Frey
|
Iron Dames
|
8 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 118 |
| 2 | Michelle Gatting
|
Iron Dames
|
8 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 118 |
| 3 | Francesco Castellacci
|
AF Corse
|
5 | 4 | NC | 5 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 91 |
| 3 | Thomas Flohr
|
AF Corse
|
5 | 4 | NC | 5 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 91 |
| 3 | Davide Rigon
|
AF Corse
|
5 | 4 | NC | 5 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 91 |
| 4 | Julien Andlauer
|
 Dempsey-Proton Racing
|
2 | 7 | 9 | Ret | 1 | 6 | 6 | 80 |
| 4 | Christian Ried
|
Dempsey-Proton Racing
|
2 | 7 | 9 | Ret | 1 | 6 | 6 | 80 |
| 4 | Mikkel O. Pedersen
|
Dempsey-Proton Racing
|
2 | 7 | 9 | Ret | 1 | 6 | 6 | 80 |
| 5 |  Ahmad Al Harthy
|
ORT by TF
|
9 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 13 | NC | 65 |
| 5 | Michael Dinan
|
ORT by TF
|
9 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 13 | NC | 65 |
| 5 | Charlie Eastwood
|
ORT by TF
|
9 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 13 | NC | 65 |
| 6 | Ben Barker
|
GR Racing
|
7 | 11 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 64 |
| 6 | Riccardo Pera
|
GR Racing
|
7 | 11 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 64 |
| 6 | Michael Wainwright
|
GR Racing
|
7 | 11 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 64 |
| 7 | Takeshi Kimura
|
Kessel Racing
|
3 | 10 | 8 | Ret | Ret | 3 | 5 | 58 |
| 8 | Luis Pérez Companc
|
Richard Mille AF Corse
|
Ret | 2 | 1 | Ret | 6 | 9 | 9 | 56 |
| 8 | Alessio Rovera
|
Richard Mille AF Corse
|
Ret | 2 | 1 | Ret | 6 | 9 | 9 | 56 |
| 8 | Lilou Wadoux
|
Richard Mille AF Corse
|
Ret | 2 | 1 | Ret | 6 | 9 | 9 | 56 |
| 9 | Daniel Mancinelli
|
 NorthWest AMR
|
7 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 51 | |||
| 9 | Alex Riberas
|
NorthWest AMR
|
7 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 51 | |||
| 9 | Ian James
|
NorthWest AMR
|
7 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 51 | |||
| 10 | Scott Huffaker
|
Kessel Racing
|
3 | 10 | 8 | Ret | Ret | 3 | 43 | |
| 11 | Daniel Serra
|
Kessel Racing
|
3 | 10 | 8 | Ret | 5 | 43 | ||
| 12 | Simon Mann
|
AF Corse
|
4 | 5 | 6 | Ret | 9 | 12 | 11 | 38 |
| 12 | Ulysse de Pauw
|
AF Corse
|
4 | 5 | 6 | Ret | 9 | 38 | ||
| 13 | Matteo Cairoli
|
Project 1 – AO
|
12 | 6 | WD | 7 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 36 |
| 14 | Tomonobu Fujii
|
D'station Racing
|
10 | NC | 10 | Ret | Ret | 10 | 2 | 31 |
| 14 | Casper Stevenson
|
D'station Racing
|
10 | NC | 10 | Ret | Ret | 10 | 2 | 31 |
| 15 | Matteo Cressoni
|
Iron Lynx
|
6 | 12 | 11 | Ret | 2 | 11 | Ret | 30 |
| 15 | Alessio Picariello
|
Iron Lynx
|
6 | 12 | 11 | Ret | 2 | 11 | Ret | 30 |
| 15 | Claudio Schiavoni
|
Iron Lynx
|
6 | 12 | 11 | Ret | 2 | 11 | Ret | 30 |
| 16 |  Liam Talbot
|
D'station Racing
|
2 | 27 | ||||||
| 17 | P. J. Hyett
|
Project 1 – AO
|
12 | WD | 7 | 5 | 10 | 24 | ||
| 17 | Gunnar Jeannette
|
Project 1 – AO
|
12 | WD | 7 | 5 | 10 | 24 | ||
| 18 | Stefano Costantini
|
AF Corse
|
4 | Ret | 18 | |||||
| 19 | Diego Alessi
|
AF Corse
|
5 | 6 | Ret | 18 | ||||
| 20 | Ritomo Miyata
|
Kessel Racing
|
3 | 15 | ||||||
| 21 | Esteban Masson
|
Kessel Racing
|
5 | 15 | ||||||
| 22 | Harry Tincknell
|
Proton Competition
|
WD | 9 | 4 | Ret | 14 | |||
| 22 | Ryan Hardwick
|
Proton Competition
|
WD | 9 | 4 | 14 | ||||
| 22 | Zacharie Robichon
|
Proton Competition
|
WD | 9 | 4 | 14 | ||||
| 23 | Guilherme Oliveira
|
Project 1 – AO
|
6 | 8 | 12 | |||||
| 24 | Miguel Ramos
|
Project 1 – AO
|
6 | 8 | ||||||
| 25 |  Efrin Castro
|
Project 1 – AO
|
8 | 3 | ||||||
| 26 | Satoshi Hoshino
|
D'station Racing
|
10 | NC | 10 | Ret | Ret | 10 | 4 | |
| 27 | Julien Piguet
|
AF Corse
|
Ret | 9 | 2 | |||||
| 28 | Kei Cozzolino
|
Kessel Racing
|
Ret | 0 | ||||||
| AF Corse
|
12 | 11 | ||||||||
| 29 | Paul Dalla Lana
|
NorthWest AMR
|
11 | 13 | 0 | |||||
| 29 |  Axcil Jefferies
|
NorthWest AMR
|
11 | 13 | 0 | |||||
| 29 | Nicki Thiim
|
NorthWest AMR
|
11 | 13 | 0 | |||||
| 30 | Franck Dezoteux
|
AF Corse
|
11 | 0 | ||||||
| 31 | Hiroshi Koizumi
|
AF Corse
|
12 | 0 | ||||||
| 32 | Jonas Ried
|
Proton Competition
|
Ret | 0 | ||||||
| 32 | Don Yount
|
Proton Competition
|
Ret | 0 | ||||||
| Pos. | Driver | Team | SEB
|
POR
|
SPA
|
LMS
|
MNZ
|
FUJ
|
BHR
|
Points |
| Source:[84] | ||||||||||
Manufacturers' and teams' championships
[edit]A world championship was awarded for Hypercar manufacturers. An FIA World Cup was awarded for customer Hypercar class teams. FIA Endurance Trophies were awarded for LMP2 and LMGTE Am teams.[86]
Hypercar World Endurance Manufacturers' Championship
[edit]Points were awarded only to the highest finishing competitor from each manufacturer. Privateer entries are made invisible.[86]
| Pos. | Manufacturer | SEB
|
POR
|
SPA
|
LMS
|
MNZ
|
FUJ
|
BHR
|
Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota
|
1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 217 |
| 2 | Ferrari
|
3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 161 |
| 3 | Porsche
|
5 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 99 |
| 4 | Cadillac
|
4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 79 |
| 5 | Peugeot
|
9 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 67 |
| 6 | Glickenhaus
|
Ret | 8 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 36 | ||
| 7 | Vanwall
|
8 | Ret | Ret | Ret | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Pos. | Manufacturer | SEB
|
POR
|
SPA
|
LMS
|
MNZ
|
FUJ
|
BHR
|
Points |
| Source:[84] | |||||||||
FIA World Cup for Hypercar Teams
[edit]| Pos. | Car | Team | SEB
|
POR
|
SPA
|
LMS
|
MNZ
|
FUJ
|
BHR
|
Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | Hertz Team Jota
|
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 163 | ||
| 2 | 99 | Proton Competition
|
Ret | 2 | 2 | 45 | ||||
| Pos. | Car | Team | SEB
|
POR
|
SPA
|
LMS
|
MNZ
|
FUJ
|
BHR
|
Points |
| Source:[84] | ||||||||||
FIA Endurance Trophy for LMP2 Teams
[edit]| Pos. | Car | Team | SEB
|
POR
|
SPA
|
LMS
|
MNZ
|
FUJ
|
BHR
|
Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 | Team WRT
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 173 |
| 2 | 34 | Inter Europol Competition
|
3 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 114 |
| 3 | 22 | United Autosports
|
1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 104 |
| 4 | 31 | Team WRT
|
6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | Ret | 3 | 2 | 94 |
| 5 | 23 | United Autosports
|
Ret | 1 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 92 |
| 6 | 28 | Jota
|
5 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 84 |
| 7 | 36 | Alpine Elf Team
|
8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 83 |
| 8 | 63 | Prema Racing
|
2 | 4 | 10 | Ret | 7 | 10 | 5 | 63 |
| 9 | 9 | Prema Racing
|
7 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 57 |
| 10 | 10 | Vector Sport
|
9 | 11 | Ret | 5 | Ret | 7 | NC | 29 |
| 11 | 35 | Alpine Elf Team
|
Ret | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 23 |
| Pos. | Car | Team | SEB
|
POR
|
SPA
|
LMS
|
MNZ
|
FUJ
|
BHR
|
Points |
| Source:[84] | ||||||||||
FIA Endurance Trophy for LMGTE Am Teams
[edit]| Pos. | Car | Team | SEB
|
POR
|
SPA
|
LMS
|
MNZ
|
FUJ
|
BHR
|
Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | Corvette Racing
|
1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 173 |
| 2 | 85 | Iron Dames
|
8 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 118 |
| 3 | 54 | AF Corse
|
5 | 4 | NC | 5 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 91 |
| 4 | 77 | Dempsey-Proton Racing
|
2 | 7 | 9 | Ret | 1 | 6 | 6 | 80 |
| 5 | 25 | ORT by TF
|
9 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 13 | NC | 65 |
| 6 | 86 | GR Racing
|
7 | 11 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 64 |
| 7 | 57 | Kessel Racing
|
3 | 10 | 8 | Ret | Ret | 3 | 5 | 58 |
| 8 | 83 | Richard Mille AF Corse
|
Ret | 2 | 1 | Ret | 6 | 9 | 9 | 56 |
| 9 | 98 | NorthWest AMR
|
11 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 51 | |
| 10 | 21 | AF Corse
|
4 | 5 | 6 | Ret | 9 | 12 | 11 | 38 |
| 11 | 56 | Project 1 – AO
|
12 | 6 | WD | 7 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 36 |
| 12 | 777 | D'station Racing
|
10 | NC | 10 | Ret | Ret | 10 | 2 | 31 |
| 13 | 60 | Iron Lynx
|
6 | 12 | 11 | Ret | 2 | 11 | Ret | 30 |
| 14 | 88 | Proton Competition
|
WD | 9 | 4 | Ret | 14 | |||
| Pos. | Car | Team | SEB
|
POR
|
SPA
|
LMS
|
MNZ
|
FUJ
|
BHR
|
Points |
| Source:[84] | ||||||||||
See also
[edit]Notes
[edit]- ^ Paul Dalla Lana retired from racing and withdrew his NorthWest AMR team with immediate effect a week before the 6 Hours of Spa. Heart of Racing took over the entry, but kept the NorthWest AMR name and number to conform with the championship regulations.[79]
- ^ Daniil Kvyat is Russian, but he competes as a neutral competitor as Russian national emblems were banned by the FIA due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.[35][36]
- ^ The LMP2 class winner for Sebring was the No. 48 Hertz Team Jota invitational entry. As it was not a full-season WEC entrant, the points for the win were awarded to the No. 22 United Autosports entry.[84][85]
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External links
[edit]2023 FIA World Endurance Championship
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Background
Season Introduction
The 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship was the eleventh season of the FIA-sanctioned international endurance racing series, organized jointly by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO).[1] The season comprised seven races held across seven countries, spanning from 17 March to 4 November.[1] It featured the centenary edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, marking 100 years since the inaugural race in 1923.[6] Racing took place in three classes: Hypercar as the premier category, featuring Le Mans Hypercar (LMH) and the newly introduced Le Mans Daytona h (LMDh) prototypes designed for hybrid powertrains and manufacturer competition; LMP2, utilizing spec-series prototypes for privateer teams; and LMGTE Am, dedicated to amateur-driven GT cars.[7][8] Each event saw participation from 37 to 38 cars, reflecting a robust field that balanced professional and gentleman driver lineups.[9] A highlight of the season was the historic return of Ferrari to top-class prototype endurance racing after a 50-year absence, with the Italian manufacturer entering LMH-spec 499P Hypercars through its AF Corse team.[10] This resurgence, alongside other major manufacturers, underscored the championship's growing appeal and its role in advancing hybrid technology and sustainable motorsport.[11]Regulatory Developments
The 2023 season marked the first full campaign in which both Le Mans Hypercar (LMH) and Le Mans Daytona h (LMDh) prototypes competed together under the unified Hypercar class, with points awarded to all eligible entries in the FIA World Endurance Championship for Hypercar Manufacturers, Teams, and Drivers.[11] Balance of Performance (BoP) adjustments were applied across the class to ensure parity between the two specifications, encompassing parameters such as minimum weight, power output, and energy deployment limits, with updates limited to two per season following the Le Mans 24 Hours.[12] Eligibility for Hypercar extended to both manufacturer programs—limited to a maximum of two factory-entered cars per constructor for the Manufacturers' title—and privateer or customer teams, which could enter additional cars to contest the Teams' World Cup without impacting manufacturer scoring.[13] The LMGTE Pro category was discontinued at the conclusion of the 2022 season due to declining manufacturer interest and a shift toward customer racing, leaving LMGTE Am as the sole GT class for 2023 and its final year before the transition to LMGT3 regulations in 2024.[14] LMGTE Am entries required line-ups featuring at least one Bronze-rated driver per the FIA's driver categorization system, emphasizing the class's Pro-Am nature and promoting amateur-professional pairings.[15] The LMP2 class continued to utilize a spec formula, with all cars employing the Oreca 07 chassis paired with the standardized Gibson GK428 4.2-liter V8 engine, ensuring cost control and technical uniformity among privateer teams exclusively—no manufacturer entries were permitted.[16] In a regulatory shift, the separate Pro/Am subclassification within LMP2 was eliminated, unifying the category so that all entries competed for the FIA Endurance Trophy for LMP2 Teams and Drivers without a dedicated Pro/Am points tally or end-of-season trophy, responding to market demands for simplified competition.[11] Key sporting regulations included provisions for driver stints, with no fixed minimum duration per individual stint but overall race driving time limits enforced—such as a maximum of 14 hours per driver in longer events like the 24 Hours of Le Mans—to promote fair rotation among line-ups of two or three drivers. Success ballast was implemented up to a maximum of 40 kg, applied to top finishers or leading championship contenders in LMP2 and LMGTE Am to equalize performance and discourage dominance by any single team. Fuel flow limits varied by class, set at 110 kg/h for Hypercar prototypes to regulate energy consumption alongside hybrid system constraints, while LMP2 adhered to 100 kg/h and LMGTE Am to 90 kg/h, all monitored via mandatory flow meters during refueling.[17]Calendar
Schedule
The 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship featured seven races across three continents, spanning from March to November, with a pre-season prologue testing event. The calendar emphasized a mix of sprint and endurance formats, including the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans as the season's centerpiece.[1] The official prologue testing took place on March 11–12 at Sebring International Raceway in the United States, providing teams an opportunity to prepare for the season opener.[1]| Round | Date(s) | Event | Location | Duration/Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prologue | March 11–12 | Official Prologue | Sebring International Raceway, USA | Testing session |
| 1 | March 17 | 1000 Miles of Sebring | Sebring International Raceway, USA | 8 hours |
| 2 | April 16 | 6 Hours of Portimão | Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, Portugal | 6 hours |
| 3 | April 30 | 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium | 6 hours |
| 4 | June 10–11 | 24 Hours of Le Mans | Circuit de la Sarthe, France | 24 hours |
| 5 | July 9 | 6 Hours of Monza | Monza Circuit, Italy | 6 hours |
| 6 | September 10 | 6 Hours of Fuji | Fuji Speedway, Japan | 6 hours |
| 7 | November 4 | 8 Hours of Bahrain | Bahrain International Circuit, Bahrain | 8 hours |
Circuits and Events
The 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship featured a diverse array of circuits, each presenting unique challenges that tested the durability, strategy, and adaptability of the Hypercar, LMP2, and LMGTE Am entries. These venues, spanning three continents, ranged from historic endurance icons to modern facilities, with layouts emphasizing high-speed sections, technical corners, and environmental factors like weather variability and surface conditions. The calendar's circuits were selected to balance sprint-style 6-hour races with the marquee 24-hour endurance test at Le Mans, while incorporating qualifying formats that heightened competition for grid positions.[19]| Circuit | Location | Length (km) | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebring International Raceway | Sebring, USA | 6.02 | Bumpy former airfield layout with concrete patches |
| Algarve International Circuit (Portimão) | Portimão, Portugal | 4.653 | Coastal track with steep elevation changes |
| Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | Stavelot, Belgium | 7.004 | Ardennes forest circuit featuring Eau Rouge |
| Circuit de la Sarthe (Le Mans) | Le Mans, France | 13.626 | Includes the long Mulsanne Straight |
| Autodromo Nazionale Monza | Monza, Italy | 5.793 | Known as the Temple of Speed with historic banking |
| Fuji Speedway | Oyama, Japan | 4.563 | Figure-8 layout with overtaking zones |
| Bahrain International Circuit | Sakhir, Bahrain | 5.412 | Desert night race on abrasive surface |
Entries
Hypercar
The Hypercar class served as the top division in the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship, comprising Le Mans Hypercar (LMH) and Le Mans Daytona h (LMDh) prototypes designed under unified regulations to promote cost efficiency and close competition. This season marked the debut of points eligibility for LMDh cars, which utilized standardized hybrid systems and chassis components from suppliers like Bosch, Xtrac, and Williams Advanced Engineering, while LMH entries allowed greater manufacturer freedom in powertrain and aerodynamics development. A record 13 full-season entries competed, representing seven manufacturers and blending factory efforts with privateer teams, all adhering to a minimum weight of 1,030 kg and strict Balance of Performance (BoP) adjustments to equalize speeds.[38][39] The field included prominent factory programs from Toyota, Ferrari, Porsche, Peugeot, and Cadillac, alongside privateer Porsche 963 LMDh runners from Hertz Team Jota and Proton Competition, plus independent LMH challengers from Glickenhaus and Vanwall. Driver lineups featured a mix of endurance veterans, Formula 1 alumni, and rising talents, with each car requiring a three-driver rotation for reliability and strategic depth. For instance, Toyota Gazoo Racing's #8 entry paired Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley, and Ryo Hirakawa, while Ferrari AF Corse's #51 boasted Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado, and Antonio Giovinazzi.[40][41]| Car # | Team | Manufacturer/Model | Drivers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Cadillac Racing | Cadillac V-Series.R LMDh | Earl Bamber, Alex Lynn, Richard Westbrook |
| 4 | Vanwall Racing Team | Vanwall Vandervell 680 LMH | Tom Dillmann, Esteban Guerrieri, Jacques Villeneuve (initial; later Tristan Vautier and Ryan Briscoe for select rounds) |
| 5 | Porsche Penske Motorsport | Porsche 963 LMDh | Dane Cameron, Michael Christensen, Frédéric Makowiecki |
| 6 | Porsche Penske Motorsport | Porsche 963 LMDh | Kévin Estre, André Lotterer, Laurens Vanthoor |
| 7 | Toyota Gazoo Racing | Toyota GR010 Hybrid LMH | Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi, José María López |
| 8 | Toyota Gazoo Racing | Toyota GR010 Hybrid LMH | Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley, Ryo Hirakawa |
| 38 | Hertz Team Jota | Porsche 963 LMDh | António Félix da Costa, Will Stevens, Yifei Ye |
| 50 | Ferrari AF Corse | Ferrari 499P LMH | Antonio Fuoco, Miguel Molina, Nicklas Nielsen |
| 51 | Ferrari AF Corse | Ferrari 499P LMH | James Calado, Antonio Giovinazzi, Alessandro Pier Guidi |
| 93 | Peugeot TotalEnergies | Peugeot 9X8 LMH | Paul di Resta, Mikkel Jensen, Jean-Éric Vergne |
| 94 | Peugeot TotalEnergies | Peugeot 9X8 LMH | Loïc Duval, Gustavo Menezes, Nico Müller |
| 99 | Proton Competition | Porsche 963 LMDh | Gianmaria Bruni, Neel Jani, Harry Tincknell |
| 708 | Glickenhaus Racing | Glickenhaus SCG 007 LMH | Ryan Briscoe, Romain Dumas, Olivier Pla |
LMP2
The LMP2 category in the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship served as the premier privateer prototype class, featuring spec-series regulations to ensure parity and accessibility for customer teams without direct manufacturer support. All entries utilized the Oreca 07 chassis, a closed-cockpit Le Mans Prototype designed for cost control and performance standardization, powered by the mandatory Gibson GK428 4.2-litre naturally aspirated V8 engine delivering 540 horsepower. This setup emphasized reliability and driver skill over technological differentiation, with each three-driver crew required to include at least one Bronze-rated amateur under FIA/ACO Pro-Am rules to balance professional and gentleman competitors.[40][45][46] A total of 11 cars from seven teams entered the class across the season, comprising ten full-season commitments and one partial entry, all operated by independent outfits focused on endurance racing expertise rather than factory programs. Notable lineups included former Formula 1 drivers such as Robert Kubica, who partnered with Louis Delétraz and Rui Andrade in Team WRT's #41 entry, bringing high-profile talent to the category. United Autosports USA fielded two cars, with #23 driven by young American Josh Pierson alongside Oliver Jarvis and Tom Blomqvist, highlighting the class's role in developing emerging drivers.[40][47][48] The field also featured the Alpine Elf Team's pair of A470 chassis— a licensed Oreca derivative—piloted by drivers like André Negrao and Memo Rojas in #35, marking a customer effort from the French brand without hybrid technology. Other prominent teams included Prema Racing with #63 driven by Daniil Kvyat, the ex-Formula 1 pilot, alongside Doriane Pin and Mirko Bortolotti, and Inter Europol Competition's #34 with Jakub Smiechowski and Fabio Scherer. This diverse roster underscored LMP2's appeal as a proving ground for international talent in a tightly regulated environment.[40][49]| Team | Car # | Chassis | Key Drivers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prema Racing | 9 | Oreca 07-Gibson | Juan Manuel Correa, Filip Ugran, Bent Viscaal |
| Vector Sport | 10 | Oreca 07-Gibson | Ryan Cullen, Gabriel Aubry, Matthias Kaiser |
| United Autosports | 22 | Oreca 07-Gibson | Phil Hanson, Filipe Albuquerque, Frederick Lubin |
| United Autosports | 23 | Oreca 07-Gibson | Oliver Jarvis, Tom Blomqvist, Josh Pierson |
| Team WRT | 31 | Oreca 07-Gibson | Sean Gelael, Robin Frijns, Ferdinand Habsburg |
| Inter Europol Competition | 34 | Oreca 07-Gibson | Jakub Smiechowski, Fabio Scherer, Albert Costa |
| Alpine Elf Team | 35 | Alpine A470-Gibson | André Negrao, Memo Rojas, Olli Caldwell |
| Alpine Elf Team | 36 | Alpine A470-Gibson | Matthieu Vaxiviere, Charles Milesi, Julien Canal |
| Team WRT | 41 | Oreca 07-Gibson | Rui Andrade, Robert Kubica, Louis Delétraz |
| Prema Racing | 63 | Oreca 07-Gibson | Daniil Kvyat, Doriane Pin, Mirko Bortolotti |
| Hertz Team JOTA | 28 | Oreca 07-Gibson | David Heinemeier Hansson, Pietro Fittipaldi, Oliver Rasmussen (partial season) |
LMGTE Am
The LMGTE Am class of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship represented the final season for the category, which was discontinued in favor of the new LMGT3 regulations starting in 2024. This Pro-Am division emphasized gentleman drivers, requiring each entry to include at least one bronze-rated amateur alongside silver- and gold- or platinum-rated professionals to foster a mix of experience levels and maintain competitive balance. The class featured a record-breaking 14 full-season cars from four manufacturers, drawing from a diverse pool of international teams and highlighting the category's appeal to privateer outfits with professional support.[38][39][43] The entries comprised six Porsche 911 RSR-19s, four Ferrari 488 GTE Evos, three Aston Martin Vantage AMRs, and one Chevrolet Corvette C8.R, all homologated under GT3-derived specifications with engines producing around 500 horsepower. To ensure parity, the FIA implemented Balance of Performance (BoP) adjustments, including restrictions on power output, minimum weights (typically 1,300–1,340 kg depending on the model), and aerodynamic elements to equalize performance across marques. Teams like AF Corse fielded multiple Ferraris, including the #83 Richard Mille-backed entry driven by bronze-rated Luis Pérez Companc, silver-rated Lilou Wadoux—the first official female Ferrari Competizioni GT driver—and platinum-rated Alessio Rovera, underscoring the class's role in promoting diverse talent.[50][39][51] Other notable lineups included the #33 Corvette C8.R from the factory Corvette Racing team, crewed by bronze-rated Ben Keating, platinum-rated Nicky Catsburg, and silver-rated Nico Varrone, marking Chevrolet's return to the WEC in the GT category. Porsche's strong presence was led by Proton Competition's #77 and #88 entries, while the all-female Iron Dames squad debuted in the #85 Porsche 911 RSR-19 with Rahel Frey, Sarah Bovy, and Michelle Gatting, adding a historic dimension to the amateur-focused class. Aston Martin entries, such as #25 from ORT by TF with Ahmad Al Harthy, Michael Dinan, and Charlie Eastwood, further diversified the field, blending established gentlemen drivers with emerging professionals.[52][39]| Car # | Team | Manufacturer/Model | Key Drivers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | AF Corse | Ferrari 488 GTE Evo | Stefano Costantini, Simon Mann, Ulysse de Pauw |
| 25 | ORT by TF | Aston Martin Vantage AMR | Ahmad Al Harthy, Michael Dinan, Charlie Eastwood |
| 33 | Corvette Racing | Chevrolet Corvette C8.R | Ben Keating, Nicky Catsburg, Nico Varrone |
| 54 | AF Corse | Ferrari 488 GTE Evo | Thomas Flohr, Francesco Castellacci, Davide Rigon |
| 56 | Project 1 - AO | Porsche 911 RSR-19 | PJ Hyett, Gunnar Jeannette, Matteo Cairoli |
| 57 | Kessel Racing | Ferrari 488 GTE Evo | Takeshi Kimura, Scott Huffaker, Daniel Serra |
| 60 | Iron Lynx | Porsche 911 RSR-19 | Claudio Schiavoni, Matteo Cressoni, Alessio Picariello |
| 77 | Dempsey-Proton Racing | Porsche 911 RSR-19 | Christian Ried, Mikkel Pedersen, Julien Andlauer |
| 83 | Richard Mille AF Corse | Ferrari 488 GTE Evo | Luis Pérez Companc, Lilou Wadoux, Alessio Rovera |
| 85 | Iron Dames | Porsche 911 RSR-19 | Rahel Frey, Sarah Bovy, Michelle Gatting |
| 86 | GR Racing | Porsche 911 RSR-19 | Michael Wainwright, Benjamin Barker, Riccardo Pera |
| 88 | Proton Competition | Porsche 911 RSR-19 | Harry Tincknell, Ryan Hardwick, Matt Campbell |
| 98 | NorthWest AMR | Aston Martin Vantage AMR | Paul Dalla Lana, David Pittard, Nicki Thiim |
| 777 | D'station Racing | Aston Martin Vantage AMR | Satoshi Hoshino, Tomonobu Fujii, Casper Stevenson |
Season Report
Pre-Season Testing
The official pre-season testing for the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship, known as the Prologue, took place at Sebring International Raceway in Florida, United States, on March 11-12, 2023.[53] This event consisted of four sessions totaling 12.5 hours, split across two days, providing teams with their initial opportunity to run on track under championship regulations ahead of the season-opening 1000 Miles of Sebring.[54] A total of 37 cars participated, including entries from all three classes: Hypercar, LMP2, and LMGTE Am, allowing for comprehensive setup validation and data collection.[55] The Prologue emphasized reliability testing for the Hypercar class, particularly with the introduction of new LMDh (Le Mans Daytona h) regulations, which brought manufacturer diversity to the top category for the first time.[56] Nine Hypercars took part, representing seven manufacturers: Toyota (with its GR010 Hybrid), returning teams like Glickenhaus, and newcomers Porsche, Ferrari, Cadillac, Peugeot, and Vanwall, whose vehicles completed their inaugural official laps.[56] The Balance of Performance (BoP) parameters, finalized by the FIA just prior to the event, were applied throughout to ensure parity among the diverse powertrains, with teams focusing on calibration through extensive mileage accumulation rather than outright pace.[57] Toyota Gazoo Racing dominated the timing screens, with the #7 GR010 Hybrid setting the overall fastest lap of 1:48.208 by José María López in the final session, closely followed by the sister #8 car at 1:48.216 (Brendon Hartley), while Cadillac's #2 V-Series.R posted 1:48.429 (Earl Bamber) to round out the top three.[54] In LMP2, United Autosports' #22 Oreca 07-Gibson led with 1:50.577, and in LMGTE Am, Project 1 – AO's #56 Porsche 911 RSR-19 topped times at 1:59.170.[56] Teams prioritized driver familiarization and mechanical setup over competitive simulations, with Toyota completing the most laps at 587 (over 3,500 km) across both cars to build confidence in their hybrid systems.[58] New entrants like Peugeot's #93 9X8 and Cadillac's V-Series.R conducted their debut runs, gathering baseline data on the bumpy Sebring surface, though the Peugeot briefly left the track during testing.[56] Ferrari's #51 499P encountered a setback when it crashed in the Sunday morning session, sustaining bodywork and suspension damage that sidelined it for the afternoon, highlighting early teething issues for the LMH prototype.[54] Vanwall's #99 experienced minor overheating concerns during extended runs, prompting adjustments to cooling systems.[59] Weather conditions varied, starting with sunny and hot temperatures reaching 31°C on Saturday morning, which aided initial dry setups, but transitioned to wet conditions later on the first day, providing valuable data for variable race scenarios.[58][60] Overall, the Prologue served as a critical shakedown, with more than 30 cars logging significant mileage to refine strategies, though the Ferrari incident underscored the challenges of integrating new Hypercar technologies. These preparations influenced early reliability emphases seen in the subsequent Sebring race.[56]1000 Miles of Sebring
The 1000 Miles of Sebring, the opening round of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship, took place on March 17 at Sebring International Raceway in Florida, United States, as an 8-hour endurance event starting at 16:00 local time under dry and warm conditions.[61] The bumpy nature of the circuit, with its mix of asphalt and concrete surfaces, placed a premium on tire management and suspension setup, challenging teams across all classes from the outset.[62] Toyota Gazoo Racing set the pace early, leveraging their GR010 Hybrid's reliability and efficient hybrid energy deployment to build a lead, while newcomers like Ferrari and Cadillac adapted to the demanding track.[63] The race saw several notable incidents that added to its intensity. In the third hour, the No. 007 Glickenhaus SCG 007 LMH suffered a technical failure, forcing its retirement and handing an advantage to the leading Toyotas.[61] Later, with around two hours remaining, the No. 51 Ferrari 499P (Michele Molina, Antonio Fuoco, Nicklas Nielsen) was sidelined for lengthy repairs after contact with the No. 54 Ferrari 488 GTE Evo LMGTE Am car driven by Alessio Rovera, dropping it from contention.[61] Additionally, a dramatic flip involving the No. 54 Ferrari in LMGTE Am, driven by Alejandro Pérez Companc, occurred mid-race, though the driver emerged unharmed; this incident highlighted the circuit's unforgiving bumps under racing loads.[64] Strategy played a crucial role, with teams opting for conservative tire strategies to preserve rubber over the full distance, and Toyota's precise hybrid system management allowed the No. 7 car to maintain pace without excessive degradation.[62] In the Hypercar class, Toyota Gazoo Racing secured a dominant 1-2 finish, with the No. 7 GR010 Hybrid of Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi, and José María López crossing the line after 239 laps, just 2.168 seconds ahead of the sister No. 8 entry (Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley, Ryō Hirakawa).[61] The No. 50 Ferrari 499P (Miguel Molina, Antonio Fuoco, Nicklas Nielsen) rounded out the podium in third, marking a strong debut for the Italian manufacturer despite the challenges.[62] LMP2 honors went to the No. 48 Oreca 07 Gibson of Hertz Team JOTA, driven by Yifei Ye, Will Stevens, and Roberto González, who edged out the competition in a tight battle through smart pit stops and consistent pacing.[65] In LMGTE Am, the No. 33 Chevrolet Corvette C8.R (Ben Keating, Nicky Catsburg, Nicolas Varrone) claimed victory, overcoming traffic and tire wear to finish ahead of the field.[66] Post-race Balance of Performance adjustments were not immediately applied, as the initial BoP parameters were set to remain stable for the first four rounds of the season.[57]6 Hours of Portimão
The 6 Hours of Portimão, held on 16 April 2023 at the Algarve International Circuit in Portugal, served as the second round of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship. Unlike the chaotic and rain-affected 1000 Miles of Sebring a month earlier, this 6-hour endurance event unfolded under mild, dry conditions with temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and no precipitation, allowing for consistent lap times and strategic focus on tire and fuel management across all classes. The 37-car field, comprising 11 Hypercars, 12 LMP2 prototypes, and 14 LMGTE Am entries, completed the race without major interruptions until a late safety car period, highlighting smoother operations on the undulating 4.653 km circuit. In the Hypercar class, Toyota Gazoo Racing's #8 GR010 Hybrid, driven by Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley, and Ryo Hirakawa, claimed victory by a margin of 37.799 seconds after 164 laps, marking the team's second consecutive win of the season. The race featured an intense intra-team battle between the two Toyotas early on, with the #7 car leading initially before dropping to sixth due to brake regeneration problems in the final hour, which also prompted a brief full-course yellow. Ferrari AF Corse's #50 499P secured second place in its competitive debut, followed by Porsche Penske Motorsport's #6 963 in third, demonstrating the expanding manufacturer rivalry with five different brands in the top five finishers. Strategy emphasized fuel conservation, as the leading Toyotas lifted and coasted on straights to stretch stints, avoiding an extra stop that affected midfield runners like the #51 Ferrari, which retired late with brake failure. The LMP2 category delivered a tense finish for United Autosports, whose #23 Oreca 07 Gibson, shared by Josh Pierson, Oliver Jarvis, and Giedo van der Garde (substituting for Tom Blomqvist), triumphed by just 1.392 seconds after 159 laps, recovering from an early spin to overtake team-mate #22 in the closing stages. Safety car deployments, triggered by debris from prototype contacts and a spin involving the #31 Team WRT car, bunched the field twice in the middle phase, enabling opportunistic pit strategies and overtakes during restarts. This result propelled United Autosports into the early championship lead, underscoring their strong pace on the technical layout. LMGTE Am saw Corvette Racing's #33 C8.R, piloted by Ben Keating, Nicky Catsburg, and Nico Varrone, dominate with a 1-lap advantage after 158 laps, extending their Sebring winning streak through aggressive overtaking in a fragmented pack disrupted by traffic and minor mechanical gremlins in rival Ferraris. The class battle involved frequent position changes, particularly in the uphill sections where the Corvette's power delivery shone, allowing Catsburg to reclaim the lead from the #57 Proton Competition Porsche on lap 120 following a safety car restart. This victory highlighted the American marque's reliability in dry conditions, setting a benchmark for the amateur-driven GT contingent.6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps
The TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, held on April 29, 2023, at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium, served as the third round of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship.[67] The 6-hour endurance event unfolded under variable conditions, beginning with light rain that prompted teams to start on dry tires, allowing early leaders to capitalize as the track quickly dried.[68] Multiple safety car periods, triggered by incidents including a crash involving the #3 Cadillac V-Series.R and a technical issue with the #6 Porsche 963, neutralized the field several times and reshaped the race dynamics.[68] In the Hypercar class, Toyota Gazoo Racing secured a dominant one-two finish, with the #7 GR010 HYBRID driven by Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi, and José María López taking victory from pole position after completing 148 laps in a time of 6:00:24.798.[68] The #8 Toyota, shared by Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley, and Ryo Hirakawa, recovered from a qualifying crash to finish second, 16.637 seconds behind, while the #51 Ferrari 499P of Ferrari AF Corse—piloted by Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado, and Antonio Giovinazzi—made a strong recovery from an early setback to claim third, 1:14.439 further back.[68] Key overtakes, such as López passing the leading #51 Ferrari at Raidillon with 45 minutes remaining, highlighted the strategic tire management and pit decisions that proved pivotal amid the safety car interruptions.[68] The LMP2 category saw intense competition throughout, with Team WRT's #41 Oreca 07—driven by Rui Andrade, Robert Kubica, and Louis Deletraz—emerging victorious after 146 laps in 6:00:49.302, edging out the #23 United Autosports Oreca by just 6.042 seconds.[69] The win came down to a dramatic final-hour battle, where Deletraz defended against Tom Blomqvist and executed a timely "splash and dash" pit stop to secure the lead.[69] Battles intensified in the closing stages, with the third-place #43 Inter Europol Competition Oreca of Albert Costa, Fabio Scherer, and Kuba Śmiechowski rounding out the podium after navigating the safety car periods effectively.[69] LMGTE Am honors went to the #83 Ferrari 488 GTE Evo of Richard Mille AF Corse, driven by Luis Pérez Companc, Lilou Wadoux, and Alessio Rovera, who completed 140 laps in 6:02:16.459 to win by eight laps over the field.[70] Wet tire decisions were not a factor in this class, as the light rain dissipated early, but the category featured close-quarters racing influenced by the overall safety cars, allowing the #83 to pull away strategically in the latter stints.[68] The event drew a record crowd, underscoring Spa's status as a highlight of the season despite the challenging start.[67]24 Hours of Le Mans
The 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans, marking the centenary edition of the event, took place on June 10–11 at the Circuit de la Sarthe in France, attracting a record 62 entries across the Hypercar, LMP2, and LMGTE Am classes. The race unfolded over the full 24 hours under mixed conditions, including dry spells that allowed for long stints and two heavy rain showers in the evening that disrupted the field and prompted safety car periods. These weather shifts tested teams' adaptability, with the overall distance covering 342 laps for the winner, the lowest number of classified finishers (39) since 2015 due to attrition from mechanical issues and incidents.[71] Ferrari AF Corse's No. 51 499P Hypercar, driven by Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado, and Antonio Giovinazzi, claimed overall victory by 14.220 seconds over Toyota Gazoo Racing's No. 8 GR010 Hybrid of Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley, and Ryō Hirakawa, securing Ferrari's first top-class win at Le Mans since 1965. The race began with an early safety car following incidents in the LMP2 and LMGTE Am fields, but Ferrari methodically built a lead through consistent pacing during dry phases, despite a brief pit delay from a power cycling issue. Toyota's No. 7 car, driven by Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi, and José María López, retired early after crashing at Tertre Rouge, while the No. 8 suffered barrier contact at Arnage late in the night, dropping it a lap before a recovery effort fell short; additional retirements included Peugeot's No. 94 from a crash at the Mulsanne chicane. In LMP2, Inter Europol Competition's No. 34 Oreca 07-Gibson, with Jakub Śmiechowski, Albert Costa, and Fabio Scherer, triumphed by 21 seconds over Team WRT's No. 41 entry after navigating rain-induced chaos and maintaining clean strategy. The LMGTE Am class saw Corvette Racing's No. 33 C8.R, piloted by Ben Keating, Nicky Catsburg, and Nico Varrone, rally from a two-lap deficit caused by an early damper failure to win by over 15 minutes, marking the category's final appearance at Le Mans before its discontinuation.[5][71][72][73]6 Hours of Monza
The 2023 6 Hours of Monza, held on July 9 at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza in Italy, marked the fifth round of the FIA World Endurance Championship and served as a high-speed sprint event following the endurance demands of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Sweltering hot conditions prevailed, with track temperatures exceeding 50°C, exacerbating tire wear and prompting teams to prioritize thermal management alongside outright pace on the fast, low-downforce layout.[74] In the Hypercar class, the No. 7 Toyota GR010 Hybrid of Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi, and José María López secured victory by 17.781 seconds over the No. 50 Ferrari 499P of Antonio Fuoco, Miguel Molina, and Nicklas Nielsen, with the No. 93 Peugeot 9X8 of Mikkel Jensen, Jean-Éric Vergne, and Paul di Resta completing the podium. The LMP2 category delivered a thrilling conclusion, where the No. 28 Oreca 07 Gibson entered by Hertz Team JOTA, driven by David Heinemeier Hansson, Pietro Fittipaldi, and Oliver Rasmussen, clinched the win by just 1.929 seconds ahead of the No. 23 Oreca of United Autosports after a late mechanical issue befell the leading No. 31 Team WRT entry. In LMGTE Am, the No. 77 Porsche 911 RSR-19 of Dempsey-Proton Racing, shared by Christian Ried, Julien Andlauer, and Mikkel Pedersen, took class honors by 11.184 seconds over the No. 60 Iron Lynx Porsche, leveraging a one-stop strategy in the heat.[74][76][77] The race featured multiple safety car periods triggered by incidents, including early contact between the No. 8 Toyota GR010 Hybrid and the No. 50 Ferrari 499P at the first corner, which scattered debris and required cleanup. No full red flags were deployed, but the disruptions emphasized the track's high-speed risks.[78][74] Teams adopted low-drag aerodynamic setups to maximize straight-line speed on Monza's long straights, though the hot asphalt led to elevated tire degradation, particularly on the medium compounds, forcing conservative strategies with fewer aggressive pushes to preserve grip in the final stints. Michelin tires suffered notable wear due to the thermal loads, influencing pit decisions and contributing to the race's tactical depth without the use of tire warmers, which were banned for this event.[79][80]6 Hours of Fuji
The 6 Hours of Fuji, held on September 10, 2023, at Fuji International Speedway in Japan, served as the penultimate round of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship. The race unfolded under overcast skies with intermittent light rain that created damp patches on the track, particularly influencing the latter stages and adding complexity to tire management across classes.[81] Toyota Gazoo Racing dominated the Hypercar category, securing a home-soil one-two finish that clinched the manufacturers' championship for the fifth consecutive season. The #7 entry, driven by Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi, and José María López, took victory after 195 laps, finishing 39.119 seconds ahead of the sister #8 car shared by Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley, and Ryo Hirakawa.[82] A fierce battle defined the Hypercar action, with the #6 Porsche Penske Motorsport entry of André Lotterer, Kevin Estre, and Laurens Vanthoor mounting a strong challenge by leading for nearly four hours through superior early pace and strategic hybrid energy deployment. The Porsches excelled in overtaking maneuvers, particularly in Sector 1's high-speed Esses and braking zone into Turn 1, where Estre pressured López in the closing stints. However, Toyota's mature hybrid system and consistent pace conservation allowed the #7 crew to pull away decisively in the final hour, relegating the #6 Porsche to third place, 48 seconds behind the #8 Toyota. This result extended Toyota's drivers' championship lead while underscoring the tightening points battle heading into the season finale.[81][82] In LMP2, Team WRT's #41 Oreca 07 Gibson, driven by Robert Kubica, Louis Delétraz, and Rui Andrade, claimed victory by a narrow margin over United Autosports' #22 and #23 entries, intensifying the class title fight as WRT extended their lead to 24 points with one round remaining. Kubica's late-race push was pivotal in defending against the pursuing United cars, highlighting the competitive depth in the category. Meanwhile, the LMGTE Am class saw AF Corse's #54 Ferrari 488 GTE Evo, piloted by Thomas Flohr, Francesco Castellacci, and Davide Rigon, secure the win after capitalizing on rivals' misfortunes in the damp conditions. Several LMGTE Am contenders, including the #33 Corvette C8.R, encountered spins and off-track excursions on the slicker sections of the circuit, allowing the #54 Ferrari to pull clear in the second half of the race.[83][84][81]8 Hours of Bahrain
The Bapco Energies 8 Hours of Bahrain, held on November 4, 2023, served as the season finale of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship, commencing in the evening under dry and cool conditions with temperatures dropping into the low 20s Celsius as night fell.[85] The eight-hour night race at the Bahrain International Circuit demanded careful management of visibility challenges, with teams relying on headlights and adjusted driving lines to navigate the twilight-to-darkness transition effectively.[86] Fuel strategies played a pivotal role, as the extended duration required multiple pit stops for refueling and tire changes, with teams like Toyota optimizing stint lengths to maintain track position without excessive consumption.[87] In the Hypercar class, the #8 Toyota Gazoo Racing entry driven by Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley, and Ryo Hirakawa dominated from pole position to secure victory, sealing the drivers' championship with a third consecutive title for the trio and Toyota's fifth straight manufacturers' crown.[85] Their consistent pace, built on efficient fuel management and error-free stints, allowed them to pull away early, while the #38 Hertz Team Jota Porsche of Antonio Félix da Costa, Roberto Juncadella, and Will Stevens demonstrated season-long reliability by battling for a podium finish, ultimately placing fourth after a late charge.[88] Following a strong showing at Fuji that extended their points lead, the #8 Toyota's Bahrain triumph marked a fitting championship clincher.[85] The LMP2 category saw Team WRT's #41 Oreca Gibson, piloted by Robert Kubica, Louis Delétraz, and Rui Andrade, claim victory and the class drivers' title in the final LMP2 race in WEC history, leading a 1-2 finish for the team ahead of their #31 entry.[89] In LMGTE Am, the #85 Iron Lynx AF Corse Ferrari 488 GTE Evo of Sarah Bovy, Rahel Frey, and Michelle Gatting achieved a historic win as the first all-female crew to triumph in a WEC race, starting from pole and fending off challengers in an emotional farewell to the category ahead of its replacement by LMGT3 in 2024.[90] The victory capped a poignant season end, with the drivers celebrating amid tears on the podium as the LMGTE Am era concluded.[90]Overall Season Narrative
The 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship marked a pivotal year for endurance racing, highlighted by Toyota Gazoo Racing's dominant performance in the Hypercar class, securing six victories out of seven races and clinching both the manufacturers' and drivers' championships with the #8 GR010 Hybrid driven by Sébastien Buemi, Ryo Hirakawa, and Brendon Hartley.[4] Despite this supremacy, Ferrari achieved a historic upset by winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans with its #51 499P, ending a 58-year drought for the marque in the top prototype class.[2] The season also showcased the successful integration of LMDh regulations, as Porsche Penske Motorsport earned a podium at the 6 Hours of Portimão with the #6 963, while Cadillac Racing secured third and fourth places at Le Mans, demonstrating the hybrid system's parity with LMH prototypes.[91][92] In LMP2, Team WRT asserted dominance, capturing the teams' title and the drivers' championship with the #41 Oreca-Gibson entry of Robert Kubica, Rui Andrade, and Louis Deletraz, who sealed the crown with a victory in the season finale at Bahrain.[4] The LMGTE Am category provided a fittingly competitive send-off to the GT class, with Corvette Racing's #33 C8.R demonstrating remarkable consistency to win the teams' title and drivers' honors for Ben Keating, Nico Varrone, and Nicky Catsburg, including a class victory at Le Mans.[4] Key themes throughout the season included the ongoing evolution of hybrid powertrains, with updates to vehicles like Toyota's GR010 emphasizing improved driveability and reliability under the unified Hypercar rules.[93] Weather variability added unpredictability, from the wet conditions at Spa-Francorchamps that triggered multiple safety cars to the dry, high-speed chaos at Monza, while privateer teams in LMP2 and LMGTE Am mounted strong challenges against factory efforts in Hypercar.[94] The season's legacy extended beyond the track, paving the way for the introduction of the LMGT3 category in 2024 by concluding the LMGTE Am era with heightened competition and no major safety incidents resulting in serious injuries.[95] The 24 Hours of Le Mans drew a record 325,000 spectators, underscoring the championship's growing global appeal.[96] Post-season highlights included the FIA Prize-Giving Gala on December 8, 2023, in Baku, where champions were honored, and notable driver transitions such as Kubica joining Ferrari AF Corse for a Hypercar seat in 2024.[4][97]Results and Standings
Race Results
The 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship featured seven races, with winners and pole positions summarized below. Toyota Gazoo Racing secured four Hypercar wins and five pole positions across the season.[74][98]| Race | Hypercar Winner | LMP2 Winner | LMGTE Am Winner | Hypercar Pole Sitter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 Miles of Sebring | Toyota Gazoo Racing #7 Toyota GR010 Hybrid (Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi, José María López)[61] | Hertz Team JOTA #48 Oreca 07-Gibson (Pietro Fittipaldi, David Heinemeier Hansson, Will Stevens)[65] | Corvette Racing #33 Chevrolet Corvette C8.R (Ben Keating, Nicky Catsburg, Nicolas Varrone)[99] | Ferrari AF Corse #50 (Antonio Fuoco)[100] |
| 6 Hours of Portimão | Toyota Gazoo Racing #8 Toyota GR010 Hybrid (Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley, Ryo Hirakawa)[101] | United Autosports USA #23 Oreca 07-Gibson (Josh Pierson, Paul di Resta, Oliver Jarvis)[102] | Corvette Racing #33 Chevrolet Corvette C8.R (Ben Keating, Nicky Catsburg, Nicolas Varrone)[103] | Toyota Gazoo Racing #8 (Sébastien Buemi) |
| 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps | Toyota Gazoo Racing #7 Toyota GR010 Hybrid (Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi, José María López)[68] | Team WRT #41 Oreca 07-Gibson (Rui Andrade, Louis Deletraz, Robert Kubica)[104] | Richard Mille AF Corse #83 Ferrari 488 GTE (Luis Pérez-Sala, Lilou Wadoux, Beitske Visser)[105] | Toyota Gazoo Racing #7 (Kamui Kobayashi)[106] |
| 24 Hours of Le Mans | Ferrari AF Corse #51 Ferrari 499P (Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado, Antonio Giovinazzi)[107] | Inter Europol Competition #43 Oreca 07-Gibson (Fabio Scherer, Albert Costa, Nyck de Vries)[108] | Corvette Racing #33 Chevrolet Corvette C8.R (Ben Keating, Nicky Catsburg, Nicolas Varrone)[109] | Ferrari AF Corse #50 (Antonio Fuoco)[110] |
| 6 Hours of Monza | Toyota Gazoo Racing #7 Toyota GR010 Hybrid (Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi, José María López)[78] | Hertz Team JOTA #28 Oreca 07-Gibson (Antonio Félix da Costa, Will Stevens, Stoffel Vandoorne)[76] | Dempsey-Proton Racing #77 Porsche 911 RSR-19 (Christian Ried, Mikkel Pedersen, Julien Andlauer)[77] | Toyota Gazoo Racing #7 (Kamui Kobayashi)[111] |
| 6 Hours of Fuji | Toyota Gazoo Racing #7 Toyota GR010 Hybrid (Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi, José María López) | Team WRT #41 Oreca 07-Gibson (Robert Kubica, Rui Andrade, Louis Deletraz)[83] | AF Corse #54 Ferrari 488 GTE Evo (Thomas Flohr, Francesco Castellacci, Davide Rigon)[84] | Toyota Gazoo Racing #7 (Kamui Kobayashi)[98] |
| 8 Hours of Bahrain | Toyota Gazoo Racing #8 Toyota GR010 Hybrid (Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley, Ryo Hirakawa)[87] | Team WRT #41 Oreca 07-Gibson (Robert Kubica, Rui Andrade, Louis Deletraz)[89] | Iron Dames #85 Porsche 911 RSR-19 (Rahel Frey, Sarah Bovy, Michelle Gatting)[112] | Toyota Gazoo Racing #8 (Brendon Hartley)[113] |
Hypercar Championships
The Hypercar class in the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship utilized a points system awarding the top ten finishers in each race, with 25 points for first place, 18 for second, 15 for third, 12 for fourth, 10 for fifth, 8 for sixth, 6 for seventh, 4 for eighth, 2 for ninth, and 1 for tenth. This applied to the six-hour races at Sebring, Portimão, Spa-Francorchamps, Monza, and Fuji, as well as the eight-hour finale at Bahrain. The 24 Hours of Le Mans awarded double points to reflect its prestige: 50 for first, 36 for second, 30 for third, and scaling down accordingly to 1 for tenth. Additional single points were granted for securing pole position in qualifying and setting the fastest lap during the race, contributing to the overall season totals across seven rounds.[114] The FIA World Endurance Drivers' Championship for Hypercar was clinched by the Toyota Gazoo Racing trio of Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley, and Ryo Hirakawa in the #8 GR010 Hybrid, who amassed 172 points through consistent podium finishes, including two victories and three pole positions. Their teammates in the #7 car—Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi, and José María López—finished as runners-up with 145 points, securing four race wins but hampered by a retirement at Le Mans. Ferrari's efforts yielded strong results, with Antonio Fuoco, Miguel Molina, and Nicklas Nielsen in the #51 499P taking third place at 120 points, while Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado, and Antonio Giovinazzi in the #50 followed closely at 114 points.[115]| Pos | Drivers | Team/Car | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley, Ryo Hirakawa | Toyota Gazoo Racing #8 | 172 |
| 2 | Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi, José María López | Toyota Gazoo Racing #7 | 145 |
| 3 | Antonio Fuoco, Miguel Molina, Nicklas Nielsen | Ferrari AF Corse #51 | 120 |
| 4 | Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado, Antonio Giovinazzi | Ferrari AF Corse #50 | 114 |
| 5 | Earl Bamber, Alex Lynn, Richard Westbrook | Cadillac Racing #2 | 72 |
| 6 | André Lotterer, Kévin Estre, Laurens Vanthoor | Porsche Penske Motorsport #6 | 71 |
| 7 | Dane Cameron, Michael Christensen, Frédéric Makowiecki | Porsche Penske Motorsport #5 | 61 |
| 8 | Jean-Éric Vergne, Mikkel Jensen, Paul di Resta | Peugeot TotalEnergies #93 | 51 |
| 9 | António Félix da Costa, Will Stevens, Yifei Ye | Hertz Team Jota #38 | 38 |
| 10 | Romain Dumas, Olivier Pla | Glickenhaus Racing #708 | 34 |
| Pos | Team/Car | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota Gazoo Racing #8 | 172 |
| 2 | Toyota Gazoo Racing #7 | 145 |
| 3 | Ferrari AF Corse #51 | 120 |
| 4 | Ferrari AF Corse #50 | 114 |
| 5 | Cadillac Racing #2 | 72 |
| 6 | Porsche Penske Motorsport #6 | 71 |
| 7 | Porsche Penske Motorsport #5 | 61 |
| 8 | Peugeot TotalEnergies #93 | 51 |
| 9 | Hertz Team Jota #38 | 38 |
| 10 | Glickenhaus Racing #708 | 34 |
LMP2 Championships
The FIA Endurance Trophy for LMP2 Drivers and Teams in the 2023 season followed the standard points allocation used across the championship's classes, awarding 25 points to the class winner, 18 for second place, 15 for third, 12 for fourth, 10 for fifth, 8 for sixth, 6 for seventh, 4 for eighth, 2 for ninth, and 1 for tenth place per race, with points accumulated over the seven rounds. No bonus points were awarded for pole positions or fastest laps in LMP2, and the best results from all rounds counted toward the final tallies. The class featured 16 full-season entries, all using the spec Oreca 07-Gibson chassis, emphasizing parity among privateer teams while allowing for Pro/Am subclass performances at events like the 24 Hours of Le Mans, where amateur-inclusive lineups competed separately for class honors without dedicated championship points.[118] The drivers' title was clinched by the #41 Team WRT trio of Robert Kubica, Louis Deletraz, and Rui Andrade, who amassed 173 points through consistent podium finishes and three class victories—at the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, 6 Hours of Fuji, and 8 Hours of Bahrain—securing the championship with a win in the season finale.[89] Their success highlighted Team WRT's dominance in the spec series, with the Belgian outfit also claiming the teams' crown on the same tally, 59 points clear of second place. Runners-up honors went to the #34 Inter Europol Competition drivers Albert Costa, Fabio Scherer, and Jakub Śmiechowski with 114 points, bolstered by their standout victory at Le Mans. United Autosports' #22 entry, driven by Philip Hanson, Filipe Albuquerque, and Frederick Lubin, rounded out the podium in the drivers' standings with 104 points, including a 1-2 class result at Portimão. Team WRT's campaign was marked by four straight podiums to close the season, ensuring both titles were wrapped up early in Bahrain despite strong challenges from Inter Europol and United Autosports. Pro/Am lineups, such as Algarve Pro Racing's #45 (James Allen, Colin Braun, and George Kurtz), delivered notable results in subclass classifications, winning the Pro/Am category at Le Mans but competing within the overall LMP2 points battle.Drivers' Standings
| Position | Drivers | Team | Car # | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert Kubica, Louis Deletraz, Rui Andrade | Team WRT | 41 | 173 |
| 2 | Albert Costa, Fabio Scherer, Jakub Śmiechowski | Inter Europol Competition | 34 | 114 |
| 3 | Philip Hanson, Filipe Albuquerque, Frederick Lubin | United Autosports USA | 22 | 104 |
| 4 | Sean Gelael, Robin Frijns, Antonio Fuoco | Team WRT | 31 | 94 |
| 5 | Josh Pierson, Tom Blomqvist, Oliver Jarvis | United Autosports USA | 23 | 92 |
| 6 | Stoffel Vandoorne, Norman Nato, Gabriel Aubry | Jota | 28 | 84 |
| 7 | Charles Milesi, Paul-Loup Chatin, Julien Lafargue | Alpine Elf Team | 36 | 83 |
| 8 | Bent Viscaal, Paul di Resta, James Allen | AF Corse | 51 | 70 |
| 9 | Nico Pino, René Binder, Matthus Brehmer | Duqueine Team | 30 | 67 |
| 10 | Mikkel Jensen, Alex Lynn, Louis Deletraz | Nielsen Racing | 35 | 65 |
Teams' Standings
| Position | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Team WRT #41 | 173 |
| 2 | Inter Europol Competition #34 | 114 |
| 3 | United Autosports USA #22 | 104 |
| 4 | Team WRT #31 | 94 |
| 5 | United Autosports USA #23 | 92 |
| 6 | Jota #28 | 84 |
| 7 | Alpine Elf Team #36 | 83 |
| 8 | AF Corse #51 | 70 |
| 9 | Duqueine Team #30 | 67 |
| 10 | Prema Racing #63 | 63 |
LMGTE Am Championships
The LMGTE Am class in the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship utilized the same points allocation system as other categories, awarding 25 points to the class winner, 18 for second place, 15 for third, and decreasing to 1 point for tenth, with additional points for pole position (1 point) and fastest lap (1 point). This structure emphasized consistency among amateur drivers, where bronze- and silver-rated participants shared lineups with professionals, rewarding reliable performances across the seven-round calendar to secure the FIA Endurance Trophy for LMGTE Am Drivers and Teams. The drivers' championship was clinched by Nicky Catsburg, Ben Keating, and Nicolás Varrone in the #33 Corvette Racing Chevrolet Corvette C8.R, accumulating 173 points through three class victories at Sebring, Portimão, and Le Mans, complemented by two second-place finishes and three pole positions. Their title was mathematically secured prior to the final round at Bahrain, where they finished seventh in class after a challenging race marred by traffic incidents. Runners-up included the #85 Iron Dames trio of Michelle Gatting, Rahel Frey, and Sarah Bovy, who scored 118 points with consistent podiums.[123][99][124] Corvette Racing claimed the teams' championship with 173 points, bolstered by the #33 entry's dominance and support from the #64 car's contributions, marking Chevrolet's first WEC GT title. Iron Dames secured second in the teams' standings with 118 points. The season featured diverse manufacturer successes, with Corvette securing three wins, AF Corse two (Fuji and Spa via #54 and #83 respectively), and Porsche one (Bahrain via Iron Dames #85), underscoring the class's competitive farewell before its replacement by LMGT3 in 2024.[125][84]| Position | Drivers (Car #, Team) | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catsburg/Keating/Varrone (#33, Corvette Racing) | 173 |
| 2 | Gatting/Frey/Bovy (#85, Iron Dames) | 118 |
| 3 | Rigon/Castellacci/Flohr (#54, AF Corse) | 91 |
| 4 | Ried/Andlauer/Pedersen (#77, Dempsey-Proton Racing) | 80 |
| 5 | Al Harthy/Eastwood/Dinan (#86, ORT by TF Sport) | 65 |
| Position | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corvette Racing | 173 |
| 2 | Iron Dames | 118 |
| 3 | AF Corse | 91 |
| 4 | Dempsey-Proton Racing | 80 |
| 5 | ORT by TF Sport | 65 |
References
- https://www.[motorsport.com](/page/Motorsport.com)/wec/news/10-things-we-learned-from-the-2023-wec-6-hours-of-monza/10494774/