WEC replaces Middle East rounds with new races in Barcelona and Monza
Autosport • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 10:07 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The 2026 World Endurance Championship will now conclude its season in Europe, as the previously scheduled Middle East races have been replaced by events in Barcelona and Monza. The championship will first visit Austin and Fuji in September, before moving to the Gulf region, which included the rescheduled Qatar 1812km race set for October 24 and the traditional Bahrain finale on November 7. As a result of these changes, the final race of the season will take place at the two new venues instead of Bahrain. Details regarding the new race formats and schedules are expected to be revealed later this year.
- •2026 WEC season ends in Europe instead of the Middle East
- •New races set for Barcelona and Monza
- •Austin and Fuji to host events in September
- •Qatar 1812km race rescheduled for October 24
- •Traditional Bahrain finale replaced with European races
- 10:14 AMAutosport — WEC updates 2026 calendar with Barcelona and Monza replacing Middle Eastern rounds
- 10:07 AMMotorsport.com — WEC replaces Middle East rounds with new races in Barcelona and Monza
- 10:07 AMYahoo Sports — WEC replaces Middle East rounds with new races in Barcelona and Monza
"The 2026 World Endurance Championship will conclude in Europe, with the planned events in the Middle East replaced by new races in Barcelona and Monza. Following trips to Austin and Fuji in September, the championship was supposed to head to the Gulf, with the rescheduled Qatar 1812km set for 24 October to be followed by the traditional Bahrain finale on 7 November. However, the ceasefire ...Keep reading
"The 2026 World Endurance Championship will conclude in Europe, with the planned events in the Middle East replaced by new races in Barcelona and Monza. Following visits to Austin and Fuji in September, the championship was supposed to head to the Gulf in September, with the rescheduled Qatar 1812km race set for 24 October to be followed by the traditional Bahrain finale on 7 ...Keep reading
"The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has forced further changes to 2026 WEC calendar
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External links- AutosportJul 28, 2026, 10:14 AMWEC updates 2026 calendar with Barcelona and Monza replacing Middle Eastern rounds
The 2026 World Endurance Championship will conclude in Europe, with the planned events in the Middle East replaced by new races in Barcelona and Monza. Following trips to Austin and Fuji in September, the championship was supposed to head to the Gulf, with the rescheduled Qatar 1812km set for 24 October to be followed by the traditional Bahrain finale on 7 November. However, the ceasefire ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJul 28, 2026, 10:07 AMWEC replaces Middle East rounds with new races in Barcelona and Monza
The 2026 World Endurance Championship will conclude in Europe, with the planned events in the Middle East replaced by new races in Barcelona and Monza. Following visits to Austin and Fuji in September, the championship was supposed to head to the Gulf in September, with the rescheduled Qatar 1812km race set for 24 October to be followed by the traditional Bahrain finale on 7 ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 10:07 AMWEC replaces Middle East rounds with new races in Barcelona and Monza
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has forced further changes to 2026 WEC calendar
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