WEC goes to Spa
- therookiereporters
- May 5
- 2 min read
From the 7-9th May, the World Endurance Championship will be competing around the Spa-Francorchamps circuit. Here is everything you need to know.
Spa-Francorchamps is considered one of the most historic circuits in motorsport, and WEC will be completing a 6-hour race here. The circuit is 7.004km long, with 20 turns and provides some challenging moments but always promises action.
Eau Rouge is considered one of the most challenging parts of the circuit, combined with Raidillon. The fast run up provides no room for driver error, it requires precision and speed to be done correctly. It provides a chance for drivers to get close for competitors to then set up an overtake further along, down Kemmel straight. Watch out for this sector as it could play a pivotal part.
This is the last round before the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans, which means it is the last chance for teams to test and correct their set up going into, arguably, their most important race of the season. All eyes will be on Le Mans. Watch out this weekend for upgrades and tests among the grid, each team will be aiming to improve as much as possible.
The difference between qualifying pace and race pace around here can be pivotal. Watch out for who is pushing the most in qualifying and then who is fastest in the race.
So far Toyota Gazoo Racing have proven themselves to be the fastest and the team to watch. The number 8 finished first in Imola, whilst the number came in third, to give the team a double podium and cement their weekend. The number 51 Ferrari was the car to split up the team, the iconic brand wanting to prove themselves and go into Le Mans on a high.
Here is the schedule for the weekend
Thursday 7th
11:00 - Free Practice 1
15:40 - Free Practice 2
Friday 8th
10:10 - Free Practice 3
14:30 - LMGT3 Qualifying
14:55 - LMGT3 Hyperpole
15:20 - Hypercar Qualifying
15:45 - Hypercar Hyperpole
Saturday 9th
14:00 - Race
(All times are in CEST)
Article written by Imogen Moggridge © Imogen Moggridge 2026
