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Hypercar drivers face challenging conditions during Monza WEC qualifying

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 7:19 PM

Last updated Nov 6, 2026

Hypercar drivers face challenging conditions during Monza WEC qualifying

Summary

Drivers in the Hypercar class at the Monza 6 Hours are facing difficult qualifying conditions due to heavy rain. Persistent showers on November 6 led to a red-flagged opening practice session, leaving teams without ample dry-weather running. The heavy rain has created concerns about aquaplaning and visibility for drivers as they prepare for the final round of the 2026 World Endurance Championship.

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By the Numbers

•Heavy rain forced red flags in the opening practice session
•Drivers report feeling 'blind' entering qualifying
•Conditions may impact visibility and grip on the track
•Final round of the World Endurance Championship underway at Monza
•Persistent rain limits effective dry-weather practice sessions

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7:19 PMMotorsport.com — Why Hypercar drivers are going “blind” into Monza WEC qualifying

What they're saying

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Hypercar drivers feel they are going “blind” into qualifying at the Monza 6 Hours, with heavy rain preventing any representative dry-weather running on Friday. The final round of the 2026 World Endurance Championship got off to a cold and wet start, with persistent morning showers causing severe aquaplaning at Monza. The opening practice session was red-flagged no fewer than three ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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