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WEC prepares for inaugural 6 Hours of Barcelona this weekend

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 6:52 AM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

WEC prepares for inaugural 6 Hours of Barcelona this weekend

Summary

The World Endurance Championship returns for the inaugural 6 Hours of Barcelona, taking place from October 16 to 18, 2026. This event serves as the penultimate round of the current season. The race will be held at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, marking the venue's first time hosting a WEC event, replacing the previously scheduled Qatar 1812km. Teams will compete for critical points as they vie for world titles in this highly anticipated race.

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Key Details

•Event scheduled for October 16-18, 2026.
•Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will host the WEC for the first time.
•The race is the penultimate round of the 2026 season.
•Teams vie for vital points in the championship standings.

Latest Updates

6:52 AMMotorsport.com — WEC: Barcelona 6 Hours schedule and TV times

What they're saying

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Three weeks after Fuji, the World Endurance Championship returns to action for the inaugural 6 Hours of Barcelona, the penultimate round of the 2026 season. The field will resume its battle for the world titles from 16-18 October. The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will host the WEC for the first time, with the venue chosen by the ACO and FIA as a replacement for the Qatar 1812km, which could ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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