Dorian Boccolacci at the Rookie Test in the Proton Hypercar

The publication of a first version of the List of entrants for the WEC Rookie Test (Sunday, November 9) revealed a pleasant surprise with the presence of Frenchman Dorian Boccolacci at the wheel of the Porsche Proton Competition's No. 99 Porsche 963. This year's Porsche Asia-Pacific driver, the Frenchman is preparing for a particularly hectic end to the season, which also includes participation in the GT World Cup in Macau the following week. The 27-year-old from Cannes will discover the joys of the German Hypercar, which will no longer be competing in the series. WEC From the 2026 season onwards, Porsche has decided to refocus on theIMSA and Formula E.

Boccolacci will not be the only Frenchman to participate in the Hypercar Rookie Test, as Lilou Wadoux will be driving the Ferrari 499P #50. The young woman from Amiens is already familiar with the top category of the WEC, having already driven the Toyota The GR010 in 2022, and the Ferrari 499P in 2023. The car representing Ferrari in GT will thus be able to see what differences have been made to the car that has won the [race] three times. 24 Hours of Le Mans, and which could deliver the world title to the Prancing Horse this weekend.

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