Spy shots show what appears to be HWA's next competition build circulating the Ring, likely in preparation for a full assault on the grueling 24-hour circuit. The Lexus IS platform swap suggests a calculated gamble on balance and reliability over raw horsepower. If this runs, it's worth watching—customer racing budgets are finally getting smart about chassis selection.

A smartphone maker showed up to the Nürburgring with an EV and walked away with the fastest lap in its class—beating both the Rimec C_Two and Porsche Taycan. The SU7 Ultra's 1,121 hp and sub-7-minute ring time signal that Chinese EVs have stopped being novelties and started being threats.

Spy shots of the GTD testing at the Ring suggest Ford isn't content with its August 2025 benchmark of 6:57.685. The Blue Oval is clearly hunting tenths—and probably looking over its shoulder at what Chevrolet and Dodge are doing in the pony car wars. This is what happens when you finally build something that matters.