FIA WEC reveals nine-round 2027 calendar as series expands

As FIA WEC continues to go from strength-to-strength – with record-breaking trackside attendances, no fewer than 14 major automotive marques currently represented on the grid and both Ford and McLaren set to swell the burgeoning Hypercar ranks next year –  the championship has recommitted to all of its existing venues, many of them long-standing favourites, while returning to an old haunt after an eight-year absence. 

The action will get underway with the traditional ‘Prologue’ group test at Lusail International Circuit in late March, ahead of the curtain-raising Qatar 1812km, in which competitors will race from daylight into darkness as they endeavour to steal an early march.

A quartet of quick-fire European contests follow, beginning with the 6 Hours of Imola in Italy before FIA WEC heads back to British shores for round three as Silverstone popularly rejoins the schedule. Just a fortnight later, the well-established TotalEnergies 6 Hours Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium precedes the season’s showpiece event – the 95th edition of the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans.

The second half of the campaign will, as in recent years, comprise four flyaway races, with competitors tackling the diverse challenges posed by iconic Brazilian venue Interlagos, Austin’s Circuit of the Americas in Texas, Fuji Speedway in Japan and Bahrain International Circuit in the Middle East, where champions will be crowned in early November. The calendar was recently approved via an FIA World Motor Sport Council electronic vote.

H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, said:

“The FIA World Endurance Championship continues to go from strength-to-strength. In recent years, we have welcomed new manufacturers to the grid, seen growing interest from fans around the world and maintained a stable, competitive calendar that showcases the very best of endurance racing.

“The return of the 6 Hours of Silverstone next season marks an important milestone for the championship. Silverstone is a venue with a rich endurance racing heritage, and its return reflects both the continued growth of the FIA World Endurance Championship and the increasing global appeal of our sport.”

Frédéric Lequien, CEO, FIA World Endurance Championship, said:

“Following several seasons of stability, the growing popularity of FIA WEC – amongst manufacturers, media and fans – convinced us that now is the right time to expand the schedule. In Silverstone, we will be returning to a circuit with a history of generating exciting racing and attracting huge crowds, offering competitors a tremendous challenge while perfectly complementing the eight existing venues. With nine unmissable races across five global regions, another sensational season looks assured!”

Pierre Fillon, President, Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO), said:

“The FIA World Endurance Championship represents the pinnacle of international endurance racing, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans is its beating heart. It is a discipline that is continuously gaining in both popularity and prestige – as evidenced by the unprecedented on-site audience here this weekend, with ticket sales at an all-time high – and 2027 looks set to be FIA WEC’s biggest and best season yet. This is truly a wonderful era for our sport.”

Richard Mille, President, FIA Endurance Commission, said: 

“Over the last couple of years, the FIA World Endurance Championship has enjoyed a period of steady growth and expansion. That momentum is set to continue as the series returns to one of its traditional venues in a country with deep endurance racing roots. The expansion of the calendar, while maintaining a balanced and cost-conscious approach, is a welcome development, reflecting the championship’s ongoing growth and the continued success of the golden era of our sport, which we are fortunate to be living through.” 

2027 FIA World Endurance Championship Calendar

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