Overview
- The World Motor Sport Council voted to approve the 2027 calendar by e‑vote on Friday, June 12, 2026, increasing the season to nine rounds and scheduling a six‑hour Six Hours of Silverstone in late April.
- The FIA also cleared the broad direction of the 2030 Hypercar rules, moving to a single technical platform with two manufacturer development pathways, mandatory hybrid power, rear‑wheel drive only, and tight limits on performance development during homologation.
- IMSA has confirmed it will adopt the 2030 top‑class regulations in Year 1 for its GTP class, giving manufacturers a single set of top‑class rules across major endurance series.
- Organisers warned some Middle East dates remain provisional because of regional security concerns, extended Bahrain’s contract through 2036, and said European alternatives such as Barcelona or Monza are being prepared with a decision expected by mid‑July.
- Officials cited rising manufacturer interest and record trackside audiences as reasons for expansion, and flagged schedule and infrastructure work — including a moved Le Mans test day and ACO pit upgrades — as part of planning toward the 2030 rule change.