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Endurance Racing

2026 WEC 6 Hours of Imola

Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy17–19 Apr 2026Weekend

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The 2027 edition runs 9 to 11 April.

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Why You Should Go

The season-opening round of the FIA World Endurance Championship at Imola.

Format

3-day endurance race

Crowd

~92k (2026) · families & petrolheads

Vibe

Family-friendly

About This Event

A six-hour endurance race on the 4.9km Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari — 19 corners threading through the Santerno River valley in Italy's Motor Valley, 40km east of Bologna. Hypercar and LMGT3 machinery share the circuit across the undulating, technical layout that demands precision through Tamburello, Acque Minerali and the Rivazza complex.

1What to Expect

Opening round of the 2026 WEC season after Qatar postponement
35-car field with 17 Hypercars and 18 LMGT3 entries representing 14 manufacturers
Three-day event with two practice sessions Friday, qualifying Saturday, race Sunday
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General admission includes access to five grandstands: Start, Acque Minerali, Gresini, Rivazza, Tosa
Grandstands do not include numbered seats

2Best Way to Experience It

  • Variante Alta and Rivazza offer good general admission views
  • ; arrive early for position
  • Paddock and Pit Walk require upgraded tickets sold separately

About the Venue

Race Tracks

Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari

  • 4.91 km
  • Opened 1953
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3Logistics

  • Children six and under admitted free; ages 7-11 reduced admission
  • Imola train station sits 2 kilometers from circuit with direct Bologna connections
  • On-site parking bookable online through ParkForFun in strategic locations
  • Own food and drinks permitted; glass containers and bottle caps prohibited
  • Re-entry not permitted once you leave the venue

4Frequently Asked Questions

  • Best fit if you value championship finales: 2026 season opener (Qatar round postponed) means title contenders establish early points advantage, first of eight WEC rounds, strategic significance despite originally planned as round two.
  • Best fit if you enjoy technical driving challenges: 19 corners through undulating Santerno River valley demand precision through Tamburello, Acque Minerali, Rivazza, anti-clockwise layout described as "extremely difficult to read with complex curves."
  • Best fit if you value endurance racing: six-hour multi-class battle between Hypercar prototypes and LMGT3 machinery, fuel strategy and tire management over sprint pace, three-day weekend format.
  • Not ideal if you prefer sprint racing: six-hour format emphasizes fuel strategy and tire management rather than flat-out qualifying laps, endurance tactics over two-hour GT sprint races, strategic pit windows not constant action.

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