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FIA confirms ACO will promote WEC through 2027 amid contract reports

4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 2:27 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

FIA confirms ACO will promote WEC through 2027 amid contract reports
Summary

The FIA has confirmed its promoter agreement with the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) for the World Endurance Championship (WEC) remains valid until the end of 2027. This announcement follows a report suggesting a potential dispute between the two organizations. Although the report indicated future tension, the FIA stated that discussions for an extension beyond 2027 are ongoing and constructive. Both bodies affirmed their commitment to collaboration, emphasizing the recent growth of the WEC due to joint efforts over the past years. A nine-round calendar for 2027 has already been approved, signaling ongoing stability in the championship's operations.

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Status Watch
  • •FIA's agreement with ACO covers WEC until 2027.
  • •Announcement follows reports of a potential dispute.
  • •Discussions regarding extension beyond 2027 are in progress.
  • •WEC has experienced growth since Hypercar regulations were introduced.
  • •A nine-round calendar for 2027 has been approved.
Latest Updates
  • 2:27 PMRacer — FIA, ACO deny reports of friction around WEC's future
  • 9:34 AMAutosport — FIA confirms ACO WEC deal runs through 2027 after reported contract row
  • 9:15 AMMotorsport.com — FIA confirms ACO WEC deal runs through 2027 after reported contract row
  • 9:15 AMYahoo Sports — FIA confirms ACO WEC deal runs through 2027 after reported contract row
What they're saying
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The FIA says it already has an agreement with the Automobile Club de l’Ouest covering the promotion of the World Endurance Championship until the end of 2027, following a report about an alleged dispute between the two organisations. Renowned German outlet Auto Motor und Sport dropped a bombshell on Thursday when it reported that the FIA and the ACO, the joint organisers of the WEC, could ...Keep reading

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The FIA says it already has an agreement with the Automobile Club de l’Ouest covering the promotion of the World Endurance Championship until the end of 2027, following a report about an alleged dispute between the two organisations. Renowned German outlet Auto Motor und Sport dropped a bombshell on Thursday when it reported that the FIA and the ACO, the joint organisers of the WEC, could ...Keep reading

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The FIA and ACO have responded to media reports from Thursday that suggested friction between the two bodies regarding the future of the FIA World Endurance Championship, and claimed that no contract was in place between the two for the coming 2027 season.An article originating in German publication Auto Motor...

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