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Silverstone to end eight-year absence with return to WEC calendar

The British Grand Prix host venue will be returning to the World Endurance Championship calendar in 2027.

The British Grand Prix host venue will be returning to the World Endurance Championship calendar in 2027.

Silverstone is to feature on the World Endurance Championship for the first time since 2019 in 2027, ending an eight-year absence.

The British GP host venue dropped off the calendar after 2019 after the pandemic ripped up racing calendars, complications due to Brexit, and rising hosting costs.

It is due to take place on April 25th, 2027 as the third round in a nine-race season. 

Check out the full calendar below. 

Silverstone to end eight-year absence with return to WEC calendar
Round Distance Date
Qatar 1812km March 27th
Italy - Imola 6 Hours April 11th
Great Britain - Silverstone 6 Hours April 25th
Belgium - Spa 6 Hours May 15th
Le Mans 24 Hours June 12th-13th
Brazil - Sao Paulo 6 Hours July 11th
United States - Austin 6 Hours September 12th
Japan - Fuji 6 Hours September 26th
Bahrain 8 Hours November 6th

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