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An eight-race calendar for the 2025 FIA WEC season was revealed this morning during the annual ACO Press Conference, on the eve of the 92nd edition of the Le Mans 24 Hours. The organizers have opte…
The 2025 FIA WEC season calendar was unveiled today at the ACO Press Conference, featuring an unchanged lineup of eight races held at familiar venues in the same order. The season begins in February at the Lusail International Circuit in Qatar with a pre-season Prologue and a race covering 1812km. Following races are in Europe – two six-hour contests in Italy and Belgium, leading up to the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans in June. Subsequent races will take place in Brazil, the USA, Japan, and Bahrain, concluding with an eight-hour finale. Noteworthy is the return of Imola in Italy, signing a contract to host WEC races until 2028, with plans for infrastructural improvements to accommodate a larger grid of 40 cars and a minimum of 14 manufacturers. The calendar’s focus on stability, exposure, and geographical diversity aims to cater to the teams, fans, and global audience, setting the stage for an exciting and memorable 2025 season in sports car racing.
