The Battle Heats Up: 2024 6 Hours of Fuji Preview
The FIA World Endurance Championship heads to Fuji Speedway, setting the stage for what could be a pivotal moment in the 2024 season. As we approach the business end of the championship, the hypercar class is poised for an electrifying showdown. Toyota's home turf advantage at Fuji is undeniable. They've clinched victory in 9 out of 10 races here, with their only defeat coming nearly a decade ago in 2015. The track, which Toyota owns, features one of the longest straights in motorsport – a 1.5 km stretch that'll push these hypercars to their limits. But don't count out the competition. This season has been a nail-biter, with six different winners from three manufacturers over six races. It's anyone's game. In the manufacturers' standings, Toyota leads for the first time this season, but only by a whisker. Porsche, who've held the top spot for most of the year, are hot on their heels. Ferrari, sitting in third, proved at Le Mans they're more than capable of snatching victory. The drivers' championship is equally tight. The battle between Toyota's #7, Ferrari's #50, and Porsche's #6 could come down to the wire. It's a three-way dogfight that'll keep us on the edge of our seats right to the checkered flag.Privateers Making Waves
The Hypercar World Cup, a sub-championship for privateer entries, is heating up too. The #12 Hertz Team JOTA looked set to clinch it, but a tough outing at COTA has thrown the door wide open for the #83 AF Corse Ferrari.Click here to preview your posts with PRO themes ››
Speaking of AF Corse, their COTA victory was a masterclass in strategy. They overcame early tire pressure issues to claim the top step, finally breaking Ferrari's non-Le Mans win drought. It's put the pressure on the factory teams to step up their game.