Endurance Racing Returns to Brazil: A Thrilling Lineup Awaits at Interlagos

The FIA World Endurance Championship is set to make a highly anticipated return to the iconic Interlagos circuit in São Paulo, Brazil, next month. With a provisional 37-car entry list announced, the upcoming race promises to deliver an electrifying display of endurance racing prowess on the historic track.

Gearing Up for an Adrenaline-Fueled Showdown in Brazil

Hypercar Class: Familiar Faces and Intriguing Lineup Changes

The Hypercar class, the pinnacle of endurance racing, will once again take center stage at Interlagos. Proton Competition, like Cadillac Racing, will field two drivers in its No. 99 963 entry, with Neel Jani and Julien Andlauer sharing the wheel as they did at the previous round in Spa. However, the absence of Harry Tincknell, who is committed to IMSA commitments, will require the team to adapt its strategy.Cadillac's V-Series.R will revert to a two-driver lineup, with Alex Lynn and Earl Bamber set to pilot the car. This decision comes after the team's guest appearance of IndyCar star Alex Palou at the prestigious Le Mans 24 Hours.In a welcome development, Toyota's Mike Conway is poised to rejoin the No. 7 crew, having missed the Le Mans event due to injury. His return will undoubtedly bolster the team's efforts as they seek to maintain their competitive edge.

LMGT3 Class: Shuffling Lineups and New Challenges

The LMGT3 class will also see some intriguing changes in the driver lineups. AKKODIS ASP's Lexus RC F LMGT3s have undergone a series of shuffles, with the No. 78 car welcoming back Clemens Schmid to partner with full-season Bronze driver Arnold Robin and Kelvin van der Linde.The departure of Timur Boguslavskiy from the team has opened up a new opportunity for Schmid, who previously filled in for the absent Boguslavskiy at the Spa round. According to AKKODIS, Boguslavskiy is now set to focus on "new challenges" elsewhere, marking the end of his tenure with the team.In the No. 87 sister car, Jose Maria Lopez will return to the lineup after being called up to Toyota's Hypercar effort to stand in for the injured Mike Conway at the previous round. He will race alongside regulars Takeshi Kimura and Esteban Masson, who shared the car with Jack Hawksworth at Le Mans.At D'Station Racing, Clément Mateu is set to make a comeback in the No. 777 Aston Martin Vantage, replacing Satoshi Hoshino, who took the start at Le Mans in what he had announced would be his final race at the iconic circuit.

A Highly Anticipated Return to Brazil

The FIA WEC 6 Hours of São Paulo, the series' first race in Brazil since 2014, is scheduled for July 14. This event marks a significant milestone as the championship makes its long-awaited return to the South American country, promising to deliver an unforgettable experience for both drivers and fans alike.With a diverse and talented lineup of teams and drivers, the upcoming race at Interlagos is poised to captivate endurance racing enthusiasts around the world. The combination of the iconic circuit, the fierce competition, and the passion of the Brazilian motorsport community is sure to create an atmosphere of pure adrenaline and excitement.As the teams and drivers prepare to take on the challenges of the Interlagos circuit, the anticipation for this thrilling event continues to build. Endurance racing fans can look forward to a weekend filled with intense battles, strategic brilliance, and the sheer determination of the world's top endurance racing talents.