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FIA WEC confirms Visit Qatar as presenting partner of the 6 Hours of Barcelona and its long-awaited return to Lusail in March 2027

Visit Qatar joins 6 Hours of Barcelona as FIA WEC confirms 2027 Lusail return

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks ago08 mins

The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) has confirmed Visit Qatar as the presenting partner of the inaugural 6 Hours of Barcelona, recognising its continued relationship with Qatar following the cancellation of the country’s planned 2026 championship round. Organisers have officially renamed the event the 6 Hours of Barcelona presented by Visit Qatar, with the Circuit…

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FIA WEC postpones Qatar round due to regional instability, with the race rescheduled for October and Imola opening the 2026 season.

Qatar 1812km moved to October as WEC adjusts 2026 calendar with Imola start

Karishma Persad8 months ago8 months ago02 mins

The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) has confirmed that the planned opening round of the 2026 season in Qatar will no longer take place as scheduled. Ongoing geopolitical instability in the Middle East has forced organisers to postpone the event, which had originally been set to launch the championship later this month. Following discussions with…

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The 2026 WEC season opener, the Qatar 1812km, has been postponed, with Imola now set to launch the championship.

Qatar 1812 km postponed amid regional concerns; Imola set to host 2026 WEC opener

Karishma Persad8 months ago8 months ago05 mins

The Qatar 1812km will no longer open the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season after organisers confirmed that they have postponed the event. Originally scheduled for 26–28 March, the race will now move to a new slot in the second half of the year. Championship officials acted after holding ongoing discussions with regional stakeholders…

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