Historic Tracks and Global Destinations
The World Endurance Championship is a truly global racing series, visiting some of the most historic and challenging race tracks on the planet throughout its annual season. The year typically begins with the Prologue and an opening race at locations like the Losail International Circuit in Qatar or the notoriously bumpy, grueling concrete surface of Sebring International Raceway in Florida. Each track on the schedule presents a unique and difficult set of challenges for the teams, mechanics, and drivers. For instance, the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, is famous for its incredibly steep climb into Turn 1 and very high ambient temperatures that test cooling systems, while the Fuji Speedway in Japan features one of the longest straightaways in the world, often shadowed by the beautiful but daunting sight of Mount Fuji in the background.
The heart of the racing season is centered in Europe, with races at legendary venues like the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium, which serves as the final dress rehearsal before the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Spa is world-famous for the "Eau Rouge" and "Raidillon" corners, a high-speed compression and climb that tests the bravery and skill of even the most experienced racing drivers. The championship also travels to the "Temple of Speed" at Monza in Italy and the technical Interlagos circuit in Brazil. Each of these events lasts at least six hours, ensuring that racing fans get plenty of high-octane action and that the championship truly tests the endurance of the teams across different climates, time zones, and track surfaces throughout the year, culminating in the crowning of a world champion after a long and difficult journey around the globe.