FREE PRACTICE
Ahead of qualifying, there are multiple practice sessions where teams can test their cars, adjust set-ups and assess track conditions.
QUALIFYING
Modified in 2024, the qualifying format is split into separate blocks for Hypercar and LMGT3 contenders. In each case, following a 12-minute initial session, the fastest ten competitors advance to a ten-minute ‘Hyperpole’ shootout to determine the leading positions on the starting grid, with pole position carrying an additional championship point.
POLE POSITION
Pole position is the top spot on the grid. It is awarded to the driver who sets the fastest time during Hyperpole, meaning their car starts at the front of its category in the race.
RACE
The main event of the weekend, during which the big points are distributed. FIA WEC races range in duration from six hours at Imola, Spa-Francorchamps, Interlagos, COTA and Fuji to eight hours in Bahrain, approximately ten hours (1812km) in Qatar and 24 hours at Le Mans. The points distribution depending on length of the race can be found below.
