The International Automobile Federation (AFC) has confirmed that the current agreement with the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) for the promotion of the World Endurance Championship will remain in effect until the end of 2027. This information comes after speculation about a possible disagreement between both organizations.
The German media Auto Motor und Sport had reported that the AFC and ACO might be on the verge of parting ways, and that no agreement had been reached for the promotion of the WEC starting in 2027. According to the news, this situation could lead the AFC to issue a call for finding a new promoter for the championship, although the 24 Hours of Le Mans race would be directly managed by the ACO.
However, the AFC has denied these speculations, indicating that the current agreement with the ACO is in effect and that discussions are underway to explore a possible extension beyond the stipulated date. «The AFC’s World Endurance Championship has experienced sustained growth, highlighted by the achievement of the Hypercar and LMGT3 regulations, with competitions in seven countries this season,» the AFC shared in an official statement.
Furthermore, the WEC has added that both the AFC and ACO are working on «constructive» discussions to ensure the future of the championship, not only for 2027 but for seasons beyond. The championship has seen a rise in interest from manufacturers, teams, and fans, and both the AFC and ACO maintain a strong commitment to collaboration.
With a calendar of nine events already announced for 2027, including the return of Silverstone and the traditional season finale in Bahrain, the future of the WEC looks promising. Additionally, the history of long-distance endurance racing has been marked by ups and downs, but in recent years the championship has seen notable growth, thanks to the convergence of LMDh regulations and the IMSA SportsCar Championship.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
