2016 FIA World Endurance Championship Calendar
The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) is the premier global sports car racing series, centered on the ultimate test of speed, reliability, and human endurance. The championship is anchored by the world-famous 24 Hours of Le Mans and features two primary classes: the top-tier Hypercar category, which showcases cutting-edge prototypes from major manufacturers like Ferrari, Toyota, and Porsche, and the LMGT3 class, featuring production-based grand tourers. With races typically lasting between 6 and 24 hours, the series requires teams of three drivers to share a single car, demanding perfect strategic execution and mechanical consistency. As a pinnacle of automotive innovation, WEC serves as a vital laboratory for manufacturers to develop hybrid and sustainable technologies in the most demanding competitive environment in motorsport.
| Event | Location | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Hours of Silverstone | Silverstone | 17 Apr |
| 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 07 May |
| 24 Heures du Mans | Le Mans | 18 Jun - 19 Jun |
| 6 Hours of Nürburgring | Nürburgring | 24 Jul |
| 6 Hours of Mexico City | Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez | 03 Sep |
| 6 Hours of Circuit of the Americas | Circuit of the Americas | 17 Sep |
| 6 Hours of Fuji | Fuji International Speedway | 16 Oct |
| 6 Hours of Shanghai | Shanghai International Circuit | 06 Nov |
| 6 Hours of Bahrain | Bahrain International Circuit | 19 Nov |