Silverstone to host six-hour World Endurance race (opens original article in a new tab)

Silverstone will host a six-hour World Endurance Championship race in 2027, adding to the series' calendar that includes Le Mans and other international events. Ford and McLaren will join the hypercar category next year, with former F1 drivers competing in the series.

• Silverstone will host a six-hour World Endurance Championship race in 2027 as the ninth event on the calendar
• The 2027 WEC calendar includes Le Mans 24 Hours and races in Qatar, Italy, Belgium, Brazil, the US, Japan, and Bahrain
• Ford and McLaren will enter the hypercar category in the 2027 WEC season
• Several former F1 drivers, including Robert Kubica, participate in the WEC