Hypercar boom: New and returning marques accelerate the WEC–IMSA arms race

The hypercar surge gathered pace this year as fresh factory programs and privateer efforts swelled the WEC and IMSA grids, reshaping the balance at the front. Lamborghini, Alpine, BMW, and Isotta Fraschini joined the fight across 2024, while Aston Martin finalised a 2025 return with the Valkyrie. The influx arrived alongside key customer expansions for Porsche and a refined Peugeot, setting a deeper competitive baseline. With Ferrari successfully defending Le Mans in June and Porsche opening the WEC campaign with a Qatar win, the stage is set for an even more crowded top class through next season.