FIA World Endurance Championship
Introduction
The 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship sees Porsche focus its endurance racing efforts in LMGT3, continuing a proud tradition through its customer teams. With precision engineering and race-proven performance, Porsche brings its unmistakable DNA to every round of the championship.
Across iconic circuits worldwide, LMGT3 competition delivers intense battles that test endurance, teamwork, and consistency. In 2026, Porsche pursues competitive excellence, race after race.
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2026 WEC race calendar
| Round | Event | Date | Location | Track | Track Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar 1812 km | 28.03.2026 | Doha, Qatar | Lusail International Circuit | 5.418 km / 3.36 mi |
| 2 | 6 Hours of Imola | 19.04.2026 | Imola, Italy | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 4.909 km / 3.05 mi |
| 3 | 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps | 09.05.2026 | Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 7.004 km / 4.352 mi |
| 4 | 24h of Le Mans | 10. – 14.06.2026 | Le Mans, France | Circuit des 24 Heures | 13.626 km / 8.467 mi |
| 5 | 6 Hours of São Paulo | 12.07.2026 | São Paulo, Brazil | Autódromo José Carlos Pace | 4.309 km / 2.677 mi |
| 6 | Lone Star Le Mans | 06.09.2026 | Austin, USA | Circuit of the Americas | 5.514 km / 3.426 mi |
| 7 | 6 Hours of Fuji | 27.09.2026 | Fuji, Japan | Fuji Speedway | 4.563 km / 2.835 mi |
| 8 | 8 Hours of Bahrain | 07.11.2026 | As-Sachir, Bahrain | Bahrain International Circuit | 5.412 km / 3.363 mi |
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Race tracks of the WEC season
The races of the FIA World Endurance Championship take place on eight racetracks worldwide.
Qatar 1812km
The Lusail International Circuit, opened in 2004, hosted an FIA WEC race for the first time this season. The season opener, contested over a maximum of ten hours, was held under the title Qatar 1812 km (1125 miles) - the number refers to the Qatar National Day on 18 December. The 5.419-kilometre (3367.21 miles) circuit is located north of the capital city of Doha, and has 16 corners, which are predominantly medium and high speed. The start-finish straight, which is over a kilometre (0.6 miles) long, requires low drag to reach top speed, and heads into the prime spot for overtaking at Turn 1. Downforce and good traction are paramount in the twisty second sector between Turns 6 and 12. Porsche Penske Motorsport took a landmark podium sweep, with the No. 6 car claiming overall victory - the team’s first since 2017.
6 Hours of Imola
The Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari joins the WEC calendar in place of Monza this season while the northern Italian track undergoes renovation works. It previously hosted the 6 Hours of Imola for the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup and the Le Mans Series in 2011. The 4.909 km (3.050 mi) circuit, with 20 turns, also hosts Formula 1’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Porsche has tasted success at the circuit before, winning the World Sport Prototype Championship’s 1000 KM of Imola in 1984 with by German pairing Hans-Joachim Stuck and Stefan Bellof, driving a Porsche 956 B.
6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps
An iconic track for endurance races, whether in cars or on bikes, the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps is situated in the southeast of Belgium. Bedded in a valley of the Ardennes Forest, the roughly seven kilometre-long track was twice as long back in the seventies and contained stretches of public roads. In modern times, the track is particularly well-known for the Eau Rouge – the second curve right after the start – and the following Raidillon: Before reaching the Eau Rouge the track slopes downward, but upon reaching the lowest point, it enters a steep incline into a curve. Due to this challenging section, this curve received additional runoff areas for the 2022 season. Porsche narrowly missed out on a Hypercar podium last season, and will be back and hoping to break into the top three this year.
24 Hours of Le Mans
The most iconic race on the calendar and a highlight of the motorsport season, the 24 Hours of Le Mans draws a huge audience to the Circuit de la Sarthe in France. With race day tickets already sold out, the blue riband event will once again prove a true test of driver and machine over 24 hours and more than 350 laps. Celebrating its centenary last year, the race at the Sarthe river once again proved the old motorsport adage true: You don't win Le Mans. Le Mans let's you win. It was at the Circuit de la Sarthe where Porsche Motorsport teams have previously celebrated 19 overall victories – more than any other manufacturer. It was in Le Mans where Porsche achieved the victory after dramatic races. And it shall be Le Mans once more, where Porsche Penske Motorsport wants to celebrate new records.
6 Hours of São Paulo
The 6 Hours of São Paulo returns to the WEC calendar for 2024, having been absent since 2014, where Porsche took overall victory. Bringing to the calendar a carnival atmosphere, the Autódromo José Carlos Pace has hosted Formula 1’s Brazilian Grand Prix since 1973, with several layout modifications in that time. The current circuit has 15 corners, with the first sequence - the Senna S - proving a popular overtaking spot. Its last sector, including the Tribunas straight, is a long, full-throttle stretch, similar to Kemmel Straight at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. Its banking also proves a challenge for drivers.
Lone Star Le Mans
Joining the calendar for the first time since 2020, the WEC returns to the Circuit of The Americas near Austin, Texas for the Lone Star Le Mans. The six-hour race will take place under the Texan sun, with high temperatures proving a challenge for drivers around the 5.513 kilometre (3.4 miles) track. One lap features nine right-handers and 11 left-handers. The circuit, designed by German architect Hermann Tilke, has 40 metres difference in altitude and is run anti-clockwise. The longest straight is 1.2 kilometres. A fan favourite, the circuit is sure to prove a hit as it makes a long-awaited return to the WEC.
6 Hours of Fuji
Located at the foot of Mount Fuji in Japan lies Fuji Speedway – a racetrack utilised in various motorsport events since the sixties. Over the past decades, the track has experienced multiple changes, but the 1.5 kilometre-long / 0.93 mile-long start-finish stretch has remained. Due to its location, the track tends to be obscured in fog, thus creating difficult track conditions. The 6 Hours of Fuji was first held in 1967, and Porsche has taken seven wins over the years. Porsche Penske Motorsport took its second podium of 2023 at the circuit, with the No. 6 car finishing third overall.
8 Hours of Bahrain
The Bahrain International Circuit is a modern racetrack located in the middle of Bahrain’s desert sands. For teams and drivers, the surroundings not only pose a challenge due to the temperatures: The wind often blows the desert sand onto the tarmac and reduces vehicle traction. Marking the end of the season, the 8 Hours of Bahrain will take place across 1,347.34 km (837.20 mi). The circuit has 15 turns and is 5.412 km (3.3 miles) long. So far, Porsche only managed to achieve one victory in the desert state – back in 2015 with the 919 Hybrid. The Porsche Penske Motorsport team narrowly missed out on a podium spot last year by less than one second, and is hoping to improve once more in 2024.
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