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GT World Challenge and WEC to race on same weekend in October

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 3:59 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

GT World Challenge and WEC to race on same weekend in October

Summary

The GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup and the FIA World Endurance Championship are scheduled to take place on the same weekend in October. Events will be held at Portimao and Barcelona on the same dates, prompting SRO Motorsports Group to revise the schedule for the final Endurance Cup round of the 2026 season. Details surrounding the schedule changes have yet to be finalized. Teams and drivers who compete in both championships will need to navigate these schedule conflicts.

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By the Numbers

•GT World Challenge and WEC events clash in October.
•Races scheduled at Portimao and Barcelona.
•SRO Motorsports Group revises Endurance Cup schedule.
•Final Endurance Cup round of the 2026 season affected.
•Teams must address participation issues between the two series.

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What they're saying

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The GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup and the FIA World Endurance Championship will race on the same weekend in October, with Portimao and Barcelona hosting events on the exact same dates. As a result, SRO Motorsports Group has been forced to revise the schedule for what will be the final Endurance Cup round of the 2026 season. The clash emerged after the WEC confirmed that that the ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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