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2026 World Endurance Championship calendar revealed at Le Mans
The FIA and ACO revealed the 2026 World Endurance Championship calendar ahead of the Le Mans 24 Hours.
The schedule for WEC’s 14th season remains largely unchanged, with all eight current circuits retained.
A notable change is the delayed start of the season, with the Qatar opener moved to 28 March due to Ramadan.
The season will kick off with the traditional Prologue test on 22-23 March in Qatar.
Europe will host back-to-back races in Imola (Italy) and Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium) in April and May.
The Le Mans 24 Hours will take place on 13-14 June, coinciding with the Barcelona Grand Prix.
The season will conclude in Bahrain on 7 November, with five races set for six hours and exceptions for Qatar, Bahrain, and the 24-hour Le Mans race.
