Discover five new things you need to know about the 2026 WEC season

New Michelin tires for Hypercars

Michelin is introducing a new slick tire for the Hypercar category this season, made from 50% renewable materials. These new tires are composed of natural rubber, recycled carbon black, sunflower oil, citrus peel, and recycled steel.

More information about LED panels

The LED screens, introduced in 2025, will now offer more information to viewers to enhance the viewing experience. All the new features are explained in the video below.

 

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Category stickers disappear.

The Hypercar and LMGT3 category logos are no longer mandatory on cars in either class; the aforementioned LED panels are used for identification. They can also be distinguished by the background of the car numbers: red for Hypercar and green for LMGT3.

A committee of commissioners outside the competition

The International Automobile Federation (FIA) has established a permanent committee of stewards to deal with regulatory infringements outside of race weekends or when the issues are too urgent to wait for the next event. WEC.

Less tire management in LMGT3

The tire allocation for the LMGT3 category has been increased, allowing teams to use their tires for a single stint. This change is introduced to support Bronze-rated drivers, who more often struggle with tire management. In Hypercar, however, teams are still likely to use their tires for two stints. 

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