The UK will host a WEC round for the first time since 2019
The World Endurance Championship has revealed an expanded 2027 calendar that includes a return to Silverstone.
Next year’s championship will largely follow a similar pattern, as all eight existing venues have been retained.
Having been postponed until the end of 2026 due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East, the Qatar 1812 km is expected to return to its established season-opening slot, with the Losail International Circuit hosting both the official prologue and the first round of the championship.
The most significant change though will be the championship’s return to Silverstone for the first time since 2019.
The World Endurance Championship is currently riding a wave of growing popularity.
Trackside attendance records are being broken – this year’s Le Mans 24 Hours is expected to draw a record 332,000 fans – and with Ford and McLaren set to join the Hypercar fray in 2027, the total number of manufacturers eligible for overall victory will grow to ten.
According to Frederic Lequien, CEO of the FIA World Endurance Championship, the decision to expand the calendar has been a result of growing support amongst fans and manufacturers.
The sentiments were shared by FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem, who stated that Silverstone’s return “marks an important milestone for the championship” as a venue “with a rich endurance racing heritage”.
The 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship will commence on the 21st of March 2027.
The World Endurance Championship has revealed an expanded 2027 calendar that includes a return to Silverstone.
Next year’s championship will largely follow a similar pattern, as all eight existing venues have been retained.
Having been postponed until the end of 2026 due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East, the Qatar 1812 km is expected to return to its established season-opening slot, with the Losail International Circuit hosting both the official prologue and the first round of the championship.
The most significant change though will be the championship’s return to Silverstone for the first time since 2019.
The World Endurance Championship is currently riding a wave of growing popularity.
Trackside attendance records are being broken – this year’s Le Mans 24 Hours is expected to draw a record 332,000 fans – and with Ford and McLaren set to join the Hypercar fray in 2027, the total number of manufacturers eligible for overall victory will grow to ten.
According to Frederic Lequien, CEO of the FIA World Endurance Championship, the decision to expand the calendar has been a result of growing support amongst fans and manufacturers.
The sentiments were shared by FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem, who stated that Silverstone’s return “marks an important milestone for the championship” as a venue “with a rich endurance racing heritage”.
The 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship will commence on the 21st of March 2027.
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