WEC News: Dates confirmed for rescheduled Qatar 1812km and FIA WEC Prologue

The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) has finalized the new dates for the 2026 edition of the Qatar 1812km and the series’ pre-season Prologue.

The current geopolitical instability in the Middle East obliged the postponement of the Qatari contest, which had been due to launch the 14th campaign of FIA WEC competition later this month.

Following collaborative and constructive discussions with the Qatar Motor & Motorcycle Federation (QMMF), Lusail International Circuit and Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile, FIA WEC is pleased to confirm that the event is now set to take place from 22-24 October, making it the penultimate round of the 2026 season.

The safety and security of competitors, personnel, and fans remain of the utmost importance to QMMF, Lusail International Circuit, the FIA and the FIA WEC organization, and all parties will continue to monitor developments across the region.

Racing will get underway with the 6 Hours of Imola in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region on 17-19 April. The iconic Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari will similarly host the traditional Prologue group test on Tuesday, 14 April, allowing competitors to settle into the groove and fine-tune their cars in advance of the race weekend.