Phil Oakley
@peoakley.onlyendurance.com
Living for Jesus Christ, my Saviour. FIA-accredited sportscar journalist @onlyendurance.com and @motorsportweek.bsky.social.
Wrote this earlier. Uses a cool CSS/JS image slider so 2025 images/cars can be directly compared with the new 2026 versions from Daytona.
Take a look, and enjoy!
Take a look, and enjoy!
New 2026 cars in both GT3 and GTP/Hypercar were seen for the first time at IMSA's Daytona test over the weekend. We've put together some comparisons to see what's changed 👀
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November 18, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Wrote this earlier. Uses a cool CSS/JS image slider so 2025 images/cars can be directly compared with the new 2026 versions from Daytona.
Take a look, and enjoy!
Take a look, and enjoy!
Any JavaScript experts here? Anyone willing to help/give advice for a minute?
November 18, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Any JavaScript experts here? Anyone willing to help/give advice for a minute?
Since when has F1 ever made knee jerk reactions?
NEW: Forcing two pit stops could make races worse, F1 team bosses warn
Formula 1 team bosses have warned plans to make races more exciting by forcing drivers to make two pit stops could backfire.
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Formula 1 team bosses have warned plans to make races more exciting by forcing drivers to make two pit stops could backfire.
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Forcing two pit stops could make races worse, F1 team bosses warn
Formula 1 team bosses have warned plans to make races more exciting by forcing drivers to make two pit stops could backfire.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Since when has F1 ever made knee jerk reactions?
Not like F1 to make knee jerk decisions.
NEW: Forcing two pit stops could make races worse, F1 team bosses warn
Formula 1 team bosses have warned plans to make races more exciting by forcing drivers to make two pit stops could backfire.
More:
Formula 1 team bosses have warned plans to make races more exciting by forcing drivers to make two pit stops could backfire.
More:
Forcing two pit stops could make races worse, F1 team bosses warn
Formula 1 team bosses have warned plans to make races more exciting by forcing drivers to make two pit stops could backfire.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Not like F1 to make knee jerk decisions.
Cheeky little post on OE to try and pick up some traffic from the F1 news. 😁
Audi revealed a concept livery for its debut in F1 next year. That got us thinking about some of Audi's legendary cars in other forms of motorsport... 🏁
Which others would you add to the list?
👉 www.onlyendurance.com/audi-legenda...
Which others would you add to the list?
👉 www.onlyendurance.com/audi-legenda...
November 13, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Cheeky little post on OE to try and pick up some traffic from the F1 news. 😁
New Audi F1 car will be the R26. Hmm...
November 12, 2025 at 8:12 PM
New Audi F1 car will be the R26. Hmm...
Interesting stuff. Valve are probably one of the biggest tech innovators right now.
But what's really interesting to me is the new Steam controller... as an avid Steam Deck user I need a controller so I can play on my TV as well.
But what's really interesting to me is the new Steam controller... as an avid Steam Deck user I need a controller so I can play on my TV as well.
Valve is about to launch a new virtual reality headset, and with it, a comprehensive new approach to what a VR device should be. The new headset is called the Steam Frame, and it’s trying to do several things at once.
Read more from @jaypeters.net: www.theverge.com/games/816118...
Read more from @jaypeters.net: www.theverge.com/games/816118...
November 12, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Interesting stuff. Valve are probably one of the biggest tech innovators right now.
But what's really interesting to me is the new Steam controller... as an avid Steam Deck user I need a controller so I can play on my TV as well.
But what's really interesting to me is the new Steam controller... as an avid Steam Deck user I need a controller so I can play on my TV as well.
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🗞️ DRIVER LINE UP NEWS: Jack Aitken will join Cadillac's WEC factory team JOTA Sport next year, partnering Earl Bamber and Sebastien Bourdais, with the Briton undertaking a dual IMSA/WEC campaign.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:05 PM
🗞️ DRIVER LINE UP NEWS: Jack Aitken will join Cadillac's WEC factory team JOTA Sport next year, partnering Earl Bamber and Sebastien Bourdais, with the Briton undertaking a dual IMSA/WEC campaign.
Read more ▶️ www.onlyendurance.com/jack-aitken-...
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Excellent ghost sign in London near Old Street. I need to remember to look up more when walking.
November 11, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Excellent ghost sign in London near Old Street. I need to remember to look up more when walking.
We've rated and reviewed each Hypercar team and their performance at Bahrain.
Agree? Disagree? Let us know, always up for motorsport chat.
On @onlyendurance.com now: www.onlyendurance.com/bahrain-wec-...
Agree? Disagree? Let us know, always up for motorsport chat.
On @onlyendurance.com now: www.onlyendurance.com/bahrain-wec-...
Rating and reviewing the Hypercar teams at Bahrain
Only Endurance rates, ranks and reviews each Hypercar team's performance from the WEC season finale at Bahrain.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:26 PM
We've rated and reviewed each Hypercar team and their performance at Bahrain.
Agree? Disagree? Let us know, always up for motorsport chat.
On @onlyendurance.com now: www.onlyendurance.com/bahrain-wec-...
Agree? Disagree? Let us know, always up for motorsport chat.
On @onlyendurance.com now: www.onlyendurance.com/bahrain-wec-...
Lance Stroll? Not using his mirrors? Say it ain't so.
November 9, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Lance Stroll? Not using his mirrors? Say it ain't so.
Some interesting stuff from Drudi on what it's like to drive the Valkyrie as a full time GT3 driver. On @onlyendurance.com now!
'Really, really extreme' 😵💫
Mattia Drudi didn't hold back on his thoughts on driving the Aston Martin Valkyrie for the first time.
Read more here 👉 www.onlyendurance.com/aston-martin...
Mattia Drudi didn't hold back on his thoughts on driving the Aston Martin Valkyrie for the first time.
Read more here 👉 www.onlyendurance.com/aston-martin...
November 9, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Some interesting stuff from Drudi on what it's like to drive the Valkyrie as a full time GT3 driver. On @onlyendurance.com now!
From earlier. Put together a gallery of shots from Bahrain from top photographers including Drew Gibson, Juergen Tap, and the DPPI agency. Check it out!
GALLERY: Enjoy a selection of shots and photos from yesterday's WEC race at Bahrain!
▶️ www.onlyendurance.com/gallery-best-shots-wec-season-finale-bahrain/ #WEC #8HBahrain
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November 9, 2025 at 12:51 PM
From earlier. Put together a gallery of shots from Bahrain from top photographers including Drew Gibson, Juergen Tap, and the DPPI agency. Check it out!
What a great shot.
📸 DPPI / WEC
📸 DPPI / WEC
November 8, 2025 at 11:02 PM
What a great shot.
📸 DPPI / WEC
📸 DPPI / WEC
Comment on Reddit. This is a ridiculous take since Toyota have won in Bahrain 7 straight times and the GR010 is known to be easy on its tyres. BoP wasn't the reason they won today.
November 8, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Comment on Reddit. This is a ridiculous take since Toyota have won in Bahrain 7 straight times and the GR010 is known to be easy on its tyres. BoP wasn't the reason they won today.
Covering sportscar racing is great and I wouldn't change a thing, but man it's tiring sometimes. Exhausted and lots to do still...
November 8, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Covering sportscar racing is great and I wouldn't change a thing, but man it's tiring sometimes. Exhausted and lots to do still...
Right so the WEC drivers' title is obviously going to be won by one of the Ferrari crews, unless something utterly crazy happens.
There's a 13 point gap between the #51 guys in the lead and the #83.
If the #83 finishes third behind the two Toyotas, they'd need the #51 to finish 7th or lower.
There's a 13 point gap between the #51 guys in the lead and the #83.
If the #83 finishes third behind the two Toyotas, they'd need the #51 to finish 7th or lower.
November 8, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Right so the WEC drivers' title is obviously going to be won by one of the Ferrari crews, unless something utterly crazy happens.
There's a 13 point gap between the #51 guys in the lead and the #83.
If the #83 finishes third behind the two Toyotas, they'd need the #51 to finish 7th or lower.
There's a 13 point gap between the #51 guys in the lead and the #83.
If the #83 finishes third behind the two Toyotas, they'd need the #51 to finish 7th or lower.
Inky has joined me for the last 40 mins or so of the WEC season.
November 8, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Inky has joined me for the last 40 mins or so of the WEC season.
Super ultrawide monitors are great for watching endurance racing.
November 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Super ultrawide monitors are great for watching endurance racing.
Rare occasion with a prototype and a Ferrari GT3 incident where the Ferrari wasn't at fault. #8HBahrain
November 8, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Rare occasion with a prototype and a Ferrari GT3 incident where the Ferrari wasn't at fault. #8HBahrain
Report for the first quarter of the @fiawecofficial.bsky.social race at Bahrain.
As ever it'll depend on who can use the tyres the best. I bet the #8 crew are happy they haven't spun this year, like they did in 2024... www.motorsportweek.com/2025/11/08/t...
As ever it'll depend on who can use the tyres the best. I bet the #8 crew are happy they haven't spun this year, like they did in 2024... www.motorsportweek.com/2025/11/08/t...
Toyota’s Nyck de Vries leads from #51 Ferrari a quarter in at Bahrain
Nyck de Vries leads the FIA World Endurance Championship’s season finale, the 8 Hours of Bahrain with a quarter of
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November 8, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Report for the first quarter of the @fiawecofficial.bsky.social race at Bahrain.
As ever it'll depend on who can use the tyres the best. I bet the #8 crew are happy they haven't spun this year, like they did in 2024... www.motorsportweek.com/2025/11/08/t...
As ever it'll depend on who can use the tyres the best. I bet the #8 crew are happy they haven't spun this year, like they did in 2024... www.motorsportweek.com/2025/11/08/t...
As always, Bahrain is about the second stint, as it's so hard on tyres. This is when the wheat will be separated from the chaff, and when Toyota will probably start forming a gap since the GR010 is so good on its tyres. #8HBahrain
November 8, 2025 at 11:25 AM
As always, Bahrain is about the second stint, as it's so hard on tyres. This is when the wheat will be separated from the chaff, and when Toyota will probably start forming a gap since the GR010 is so good on its tyres. #8HBahrain
This took ages cos I had to pull from so many sources - data, interviews, press conferences, etc.
Unfortunately no images from Bahrain of a Toyota and an Aston Martin in the same shot seem to exist. Shame.
Enjoy!
Unfortunately no images from Bahrain of a Toyota and an Aston Martin in the same shot seem to exist. Shame.
Enjoy!
Toyota's front-row lock out was undoubtedly welcomed by the team, but their focus - and ours - is now on the race.
Plus, what happened to Aston Martin in Hyperpole?! 🤔
We've got some analysis and answers 👉 www.onlyendurance.com/toyota-domin...
Plus, what happened to Aston Martin in Hyperpole?! 🤔
We've got some analysis and answers 👉 www.onlyendurance.com/toyota-domin...
November 7, 2025 at 7:34 PM
This took ages cos I had to pull from so many sources - data, interviews, press conferences, etc.
Unfortunately no images from Bahrain of a Toyota and an Aston Martin in the same shot seem to exist. Shame.
Enjoy!
Unfortunately no images from Bahrain of a Toyota and an Aston Martin in the same shot seem to exist. Shame.
Enjoy!
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PLEASE REPOST: a couple of bar staff urgently needed for shifts in Stratford tomorrow - it's a West Ham home game and I've had staff drop out so you can borderline name your price
November 7, 2025 at 3:34 PM
PLEASE REPOST: a couple of bar staff urgently needed for shifts in Stratford tomorrow - it's a West Ham home game and I've had staff drop out so you can borderline name your price
Some practice analysis pace. Ferrari, Cadillac and Porsche are all fairly similar, and there's some surprises up at the sharp end too. Hopefully we're set for a great race on Saturday.
On @onlyendurance.com now: www.onlyendurance.com/bahrain-wec-...
On @onlyendurance.com now: www.onlyendurance.com/bahrain-wec-...
Bahrain analysis: Championship challengers close on pace
Ferrari, Cadillac, and Porsche all seem fairly close on pace in the practice long runs in Bahrain, but it's a long race in the Middle East.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Some practice analysis pace. Ferrari, Cadillac and Porsche are all fairly similar, and there's some surprises up at the sharp end too. Hopefully we're set for a great race on Saturday.
On @onlyendurance.com now: www.onlyendurance.com/bahrain-wec-...
On @onlyendurance.com now: www.onlyendurance.com/bahrain-wec-...