What you need to know about 2025 WEC season

A minimum of 14 manufacturers are set to compete in the World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2025, which will begin in February in Doha, Qatar.

The Lusail International Circuit will once again host the WEC Prologue (pre-season testing) and the season-opening Qatar 1812km race, which is named in honor of the country’s National Day, on February 28, 2025.

The series will then head to Europe for round two at the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari (Imola) in late April. With the support of Imola’s Mayor, Marco Panieri, the WEC has secured an agreement to keep the Italian circuit on the calendar until 2028. Imola is also investing in infrastructure upgrades, including new pit garages, to reinforce its commitment to the championship.

The third round will take place at Belgium’s Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, which will host its 13th consecutive WEC event since the series’ inception in 2012. Traditionally serving as a warm-up for the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Spa race is a crucial test before the legendary French event on June 14-15.

In mid-July, the WEC will visit Brazil for the Rolex 6 Hours of São Paulo at the Interlagos Circuit, with continued support from São Paulo’s City Hall. Afterward, the series will head to Austin, Texas, for the Lone Star Le Mans at the Circuit of the Americas.

The penultimate race will take place at Japan’s Fuji International Speedway on September 28, with the majestic Mount Fuji providing a stunning backdrop for the WEC’s Asian round.

As usual, the season will close in Bahrain, where the Bahrain International Circuit will host the final race and the 2025 World Champions will be crowned during a grand awards ceremony in early November.

To elevate the fan experience, the traditional ‘leader’ lights on the cars will be replaced with multi-color LED display panels on each side. These panels will provide wider viewing angles and display various types of information, with more details to be revealed in the future.

The homologation period for Hypercar category cars has been extended by two years, now lasting until the end of the 2029 season. Additionally, the minimum driving time required for competitors to earn points in FIA WEC races has been reduced from 60 minutes to 45 minutes.

Going forward, each Hypercar manufacturer must nominate two cars that will be eligible to score points toward the World Championship.