The FIA has confirmed that the current agreement with the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) for the promotion of the World Endurance Championship (WEC) will remain in place until the end of 2027. This communication comes after a report from a German publication that insinuated possible tensions between the two organizations.
According to the report from Auto Motor und Sport, the FIA and the ACO could separate soon, with doubts about the promotion of the WEC starting in 2027. Furthermore, it was speculated that the FIA might open a tender to find a new promoter, thereby excluding the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans race, which is directly managed by the ACO.
In response, the FIA has assured that the current promotion agreement will remain in effect until 2027, adding that negotiations for a possible extension have already begun. «The FIA World Endurance Championship has experienced sustained growth since the introduction of the Hypercar and LMGT3 regulations, competing this season in seven countries,» said the FIA in a statement.
On the other hand, the WEC has also shared that both organizations are in «constructive» discussions about the long-term future of the championship, suggesting that its continuity is secure for next year.
The schedule for 2027 has already been announced, including the return of Silverstone and the traditional season finale in Bahrain. This schedule was approved by the FIA World Motor Sport Council in June.
Throughout the history of sports car racing, various political and organizational issues have existed, highlighting that the World Sportscar Championship ended in 1993. After two decades, the FIA and the ACO joined forces to create the WEC in 2012, which has shown remarkable growth in recent years.
With the new LMDh/LMH regulations and its growing interest, the WEC seems to be at a moment of transformation and stability, combining the efforts of both organizations to ensure the development and long-term success of the championship.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
