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The calendar for the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship was unveiled at Le Mans on Friday, consisting of eight rounds amid a multi-year contract extension for the Italian Imola circuit. The 2025 campaign will commence in Qatar for the second year running following this year’s debut of the Qatar 1812KM. In 2025, the Qatar prologue […]
The 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship campaign will kick off in Qatar for the second consecutive year after the successful debut of the Qatar 1812KM this year. The Qatar prologue will be held on February 21-22, with the 1812KM race taking place on February 28, marking the start of the season. Emilia Romagna’s historic Imola circuit will host the FIA WEC on April 20, continuing through the 2028 season with plans to enhance paddock and pit facilities. Imola’s agreement to host the WEC and ELMS races for the next four years was celebrated by Formula Imola’s General Director, Petro Benvenuti, emphasizing the event’s significance for the circuit and the region. The 2025 calendar mirrors the 2024 schedule, featuring iconic races like the 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 14-15, followed by races in Sao Paulo, Austin, Fuji, and culminating in the season-ending 8 Hours of Bahrain on November 8. FIA World Endurance Championship’s CEO, Frédéric Lequien, highlighted the importance of creating a balanced schedule that caters to teams and fans while aiming for wider global audience reach and growth in the coming years.
