The RAC Tourist Trophy will go to the 2027 6 Hours of Silverstone winners when FIA WEC returns to Britain after an eight-year absence.
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RAC Tourist Trophy to crown winners of 2027 6 Hours of Silverstone

The Royal Automobile Club will award the historic Tourist Trophy to the winners of the 2027 6 Hours of Silverstone, adding further significance to the FIA World Endurance Championship’s return to Britain. Silverstone will rejoin the FIA WEC calendar after last hosting the championship in 2019. The Northamptonshire circuit previously staged a round every year…

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FIA WEC drivers have welcomed the 2027 return of Silverstone, praising its fast layout, racing history and passionate British fans.
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WEC drivers excited for Silverstone return in 2027 after nearly decade away

Silverstone will return to the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) calendar in 2027, bringing the series back to the Home of British Motorsport for the first time in almost a decade. The circuit shares a long history with the championship, having hosted the fourth FIA WEC race in 2012. Audi Sport Team Joest won that…

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FIA WEC will return to Silverstone in 2027, with the 6 Hours of Silverstone joining the calendar from 23-25 April.
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FIA WEC confirms long-awaited Silverstone return for 2027 season

The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) will return to the United Kingdom in 2027, with Silverstone confirmed on the series’ schedule for the first time in eight years. The 6 Hours of Silverstone will take place from 23-25 April and will form the third round of the 2027 campaign. It will slot between the 6…

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