💧 Toyota Powers Hydrogen Combustion Le Mans Prototype

Mission H24 and Toyota Racing expanded their technical partnership, confirming the Japanese manufacturer will supply a purpose-built 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 hydrogen combustion engine for the H24EVO prototype. Replacing prior fuel cell concepts with authentic internal combustion, the project establishes a major technological milestone ahead of the 2030 Le Mans hydrogen class.

Former Formula 1 podium finisher Daniil Kvyat has emerged as a key weapon behind Alpine’s technical resurgence, providing critical developmental feedback and simulator correlation for the Enstone squad. Kvyat’s extensive hybrid-era expertise and prototype endurance experience are accelerating setup refinement as Alpine battles for the midfield championship contention.

Simube officially launched the DDU700, a high-end CNC aluminum seven-inch dashboard . Featuring native SimHub integration, an onboard touch screen, and direct adjustments for Fanatec wheelbases. There is much more to this powerful display and worth checking out!

Genesis joined forces with Le Mans Ultimate to launch the global GMR Esports Series, offering sim racers a direct pathway to real-world motorsport. The multi-round championship awards the overall champion an official factory-backed test seat with Genesis Magma Racing’s sports car development program, as announced on boxthislap.org.

Logitech expanded its sim racing ecosystem with the RS50 McLaren Racing Bundle, pairing an 8Nm direct-drive wheelbase with modular load-cell pedals and carbon paddle shifters. Designed to bridge the gap between entry-level wheels and flagship direct-drives, the RS50 delivers responsive feedback and custom software tuning.

Former Red Bull team boss Christian Horner described managing Ferrari as his ultimate F1 dream job during an in-depth interview. Horner reflected on his two-decade career, leaving the door open for a future return to leadership if the right opportunity arises in Maranello.

Arrow McLaren confirmed its car number assignments for the 2027 IndyCar Series campaign, revealing that six-time series champion Scott Dixon will take the wheel of the No. 6 Chevrolet. The legendary New Zealander pairs with Felix Rosenqvist in the No. 7 entry, forming a formidable veteran lineup for McLaren.

23XI Racing driver Bubba Wallace asserted that the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series championship is Toyota’s to lose as the playoff schedule shifts into intermediate speedways. Citing Toyota’s fifteen victories across twenty-nine races and dominance on 1.5-mile ovals, Wallace expressed immense confidence in the manufacturer's championship prospects.