The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the FIA have announced a major calendar adjustment for the final stretch of the 2026 season. Ongoing regional developments affecting global freight and travel logistics have required the cancellation of the originally planned events in Qatar and Bahrain.
Instead of concluding in the Middle East, the 2026 campaign will now wrap up on European soil with a pair of high-profile races in Spain and Italy.
Prologue
Imola, Italy
April 13th – 14th 2026
Photo: Javier Jimenez / Drew Gibson Photography
Key Highlights of the Calendar Update
- Reason for Change: Ongoing regional logistics, shipping freight, and travel constraints.
- Cancelled Venues: Qatar and Bahrain.
- Replacement Venues: Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya (Spain) and Autodromo Nazionale Monza (Italy).
New Race Schedule
Round 7: The Inaugural 6 Hours of Barcelona
- Dates: October 16–18, 2026
- Venue: Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Spain
- Details: This marks the first-ever 6 Hours of Barcelona in FIA WEC history, introducing a brand-new challenge for the hypercar and GT teams as autumn settles over Western Europe.
Season Finale: 6 Hours of Monza
- Dates: November 6–8, 2026
- Venue: Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Italy
- Details: The championship will reach its dramatic conclusion at the iconic “Temple of Speed,” where the 2026 world champions will be crowned.
