FIA WEC: Qatar: Lusail
About this Event
The 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season kicks off with the highly anticipated Qatar 1812km race at the Lusail International Circuit in Qatar on February 28. This thrilling event, spanning 1,812 kilometers to honor Qatar’s national day, marks the first of eight rounds in the championship. The race will start at 2:00 PM local time and run until midnight.
The Qatar 1812km race will feature 36 entries across two categories: the premier Hypercar class and the LMGT3 class, showcasing top manufacturers like Ferrari, Porsche, Toyota, BMW, and Cadillac, as well as a diverse range of teams in the LMGT3 category. This exciting global event is not only a test of endurance but also a platform for manufacturers to showcase their cutting-edge technology and performance.
Racing action kicks off with practice sessions on February 26 and qualifying on February 27. The race itself begins at 2:00 PM local time on February 28 and will be streamed live for fans around the world.
This season-opening race promises a high-stakes, action-packed start to the 2025 WEC season, setting the stage for a thrilling year of endurance racing.
About
FIA World Endurance Championship
The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) is one of the most prestigious motorsport series in the world, renowned for its long-distance endurance races. At the heart of this thrilling competition is the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans, a race that has become synonymous with the ultimate test of both human and machine. Organized by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) and sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the WEC pushes the limits of speed, strategy, and endurance in ways few other events can match.
Races in the WEC are a true test of durability, with events ranging from 6 hours to the grueling 24-hour challenge. Drivers must navigate through extreme conditions, while the cars endure a constant battle against time, temperature, and wear. It’s a spectacle of stamina, precision, and resilience, where every second counts.
What sets the WEC apart is its diversity of competition. The series features multiple classes of cars, with the Hypercar class representing the pinnacle of cutting-edge automotive engineering. This allows for a wide variety of vehicles to compete, each bringing its own unique performance characteristics to the race.
The WEC is not just a European affair; it’s a global competition that takes drivers, teams, and fans to some of the world’s most iconic racing venues. From the historic circuits of Europe to the challenging tracks in Asia, North America, and the Middle East, the series offers a truly international spectacle of motorsport.
The championship is also a stage for some of the world’s top car manufacturers to showcase their latest advancements in technology and performance. Giants like Ferrari, Porsche, Toyota, BMW, and Cadillac compete not only for victory but also to demonstrate the innovation and engineering prowess that drives their brands forward. Through the WEC, these manufacturers push the boundaries of what’s possible, setting the stage for breakthroughs that often find their way into consumer vehicles.
In every race, WEC is a story of endurance, competition, and cutting-edge technology, bringing together the best in motorsport from around the world.