FIA WEC: Italy: Imola
About this Event
The 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) continues with the 6 Hours of Imola at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola, Italy, on April 20, 2025. This exciting race, which serves as the second round of the season, will challenge both driver endurance and vehicle performance over a 6-hour period.
The 6 Hours of Imola will feature a diverse field of 36 entries across two main categories: the premier Hypercar class and the LMGT3 class. Fans can expect to see top manufacturers like Ferrari, Porsche, Toyota, BMW, and Cadillac competing for supremacy in the Hypercar class, while the LMGT3 class will showcase a mix of manufacturers, including the debut of Mercedes-AMG in the series.
The race weekend begins with practice sessions on Friday, April 18, followed by qualifying on Saturday, April 19, and culminating in the thrilling 6-hour race on Sunday, April 20, starting at 3:00 PM local time.
This iconic event will be streamed live for fans around the world, offering a chance to witness cutting-edge technology and fierce competition. Don’t miss the action at one of the most prestigious tracks in the world.
About
FIA World Endurance Championship
The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) is one of the most prestigious motorsport series in the world, renowned for its long-distance endurance races. At the heart of this thrilling competition is the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans, a race that has become synonymous with the ultimate test of both human and machine. Organized by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) and sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the WEC pushes the limits of speed, strategy, and endurance in ways few other events can match.
Races in the WEC are a true test of durability, with events ranging from 6 hours to the grueling 24-hour challenge. Drivers must navigate through extreme conditions, while the cars endure a constant battle against time, temperature, and wear. It’s a spectacle of stamina, precision, and resilience, where every second counts.
What sets the WEC apart is its diversity of competition. The series features multiple classes of cars, with the Hypercar class representing the pinnacle of cutting-edge automotive engineering. This allows for a wide variety of vehicles to compete, each bringing its own unique performance characteristics to the race.
The WEC is not just a European affair; it’s a global competition that takes drivers, teams, and fans to some of the world’s most iconic racing venues. From the historic circuits of Europe to the challenging tracks in Asia, North America, and the Middle East, the series offers a truly international spectacle of motorsport.
The championship is also a stage for some of the world’s top car manufacturers to showcase their latest advancements in technology and performance. Giants like Ferrari, Porsche, Toyota, BMW, and Cadillac compete not only for victory but also to demonstrate the innovation and engineering prowess that drives their brands forward. Through the WEC, these manufacturers push the boundaries of what’s possible, setting the stage for breakthroughs that often find their way into consumer vehicles.
In every race, WEC is a story of endurance, competition, and cutting-edge technology, bringing together the best in motorsport from around the world.