FIA confirms ACO will promote WEC through 2027 amid contract reports
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 9:34 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 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
"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
"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
"The governing body says its current deal with the ACO remains in place next season, after a German publication reported the two organisations could part ways
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External links- AutosportSep 18, 2026, 9:34 AMFIA confirms ACO WEC deal runs through 2027 after reported contract row
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
- Motorsport.comSep 18, 2026, 9:15 AMFIA confirms ACO WEC deal runs through 2027 after reported contract row
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
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 9:15 AMFIA confirms ACO WEC deal runs through 2027 after reported contract row
The governing body says its current deal with the ACO remains in place next season, after a German publication reported the two organisations could part ways
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