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Barcelona’s first WEC 6 Hours: entry list released

The announced grid features a closely contested Hypercar title race, Alex Lynn’s return and a strong LMGT3 challenge.

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FIA WEC announced the entry list for the inaugural 6 Hours of Barcelona on 5 October 2026. The event adds a new venue to the championship schedule, at a circuit previously used for the European Le Mans Series and Michelin Le Mans Cup.

The series’ preview highlighted a tight Hypercar Drivers’ standings battle and a competitive LMGT3 field. It also listed Alex Lynn for his seasonal debut with Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA.

A new venue for the championship

The Barcelona circuit measures 4.657 kilometres and has 14 turns. FIA WEC described its long main straight, fast and flowing corners, and more technical sections as a test of cars’ overall capabilities and aerodynamic performance.

Although new to the FIA WEC schedule, the venue has hosted European Le Mans Series and Michelin Le Mans Cup competition in recent years.

Hypercar title fight in focus

According to FIA WEC, just 20 points separated the top four crews in the Hypercar Drivers’ standings ahead of the event. Toyota and BMW had shared much of the season’s success, while defending world champion Ferrari remained a potential contender.

The preview noted local connections among the drivers: Ferrari’s Miguel Molina is from nearby Girona, while Aston Martin’s Alex Riberas and Genesis’ Daniel Juncadella were born in Barcelona.

Lynn returns; Peugeot lists a TBA

The Barcelona event was set to mark Alex Lynn’s return to racing and seasonal debut with Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA. FIA WEC said he had missed most of the campaign after surgery for a neck injury.

The #93 Peugeot 9X8 entry listed Paul di Resta and Nick Cassidy alongside a “TBA,” following Stoffel Vandoorne’s recent departure. The announcement did not identify a replacement.

LMGT3 challengers target Corvette

In LMGT3, TF Sport’s #33 Corvette held the advantage after winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans earlier in the year, according to the FIA WEC preview.

The source identified Aston Martin, Porsche and Ferrari among the brands whose representatives were seeking to challenge the Corvette. It presented the entry list as a preview, not a report of race results.

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The entry-list announcement set out the main storylines for Barcelona, but did not provide race results or establish the eventual championship standings. Source: FIA WEC, “Entries out for inaugural 6 Hours of Barcelona,” published 5 October 2026.

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