WEC cancels Fuji WEC qualifying due to heavy rain
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 5:44 AM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Qualifying for the Fuji 6 Hours in the World Endurance Championship has been canceled following severe rain that impacted visibility on Saturday afternoon. The final practice session was held in wet conditions without incidents, but a sudden downpour just before qualifying began led to the decision. The event organizers have not yet announced the plans for rescheduling or what the next steps will be.
- •Qualifying for the Fuji 6 Hours was set for September 26.
- •Heavy rain caused dangerous visibility conditions on the track.
- •Final practice session occurred without incident earlier in the day.
- •No official rescheduling plans have been announced yet.
- 5:44 AMMotorsport.com — WEC cancels Fuji WEC qualifying amid treacherous weather
"The World Endurance Championship has cancelled qualifying for the Fuji 6 Hours after torrential rain hit the track on Saturday afternoon. While the final practice session of the weekend took place n wet conditions without any drama, a fresh bout of rain just before qualifying severely limited the visibility on the circuit. The opening session for LMGT3 started as planned at 3pm local time ...Keep reading
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