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2026 WEC Six Hours of Sao Paulo – Complete Time Schedule Revealed
Highlights
- 2026 Six Hours of São Paulo is WEC’s fourth round this weekend
- Toyota leads drivers’ and manufacturers’ standings after Le Mans win
- BMW drivers hold second and third positions in championship standings
- Race weekend runs July 10-12 at Interlagos with variable weather
- Ferrari aims to rebound after disappointing Le Mans performance
- Last year’s São Paulo race marked Cadillac’s first WEC overall victory
The FIA World Endurance Championship reaches São Paulo for round four, with the 2026 Six Hours set for July 10-12 at Interlagos. Title momentum is the central storyline.
Toyota arrives in control after the #7 crew’s victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. That result underpins leads in both drivers’ and manufacturers’ standings.
BMW’s step forward is clear. Its lead pairing sits second and third in the drivers’ table, built on consistency rather than outright dominance across the opening three rounds.
Toyota heads to Interlagos leading both the drivers’ and manufacturers’ championships after its Le Mans triumph.
Ferrari must reset after a subdued Le Mans. Pace management, traffic discipline, and error reduction are now essential if it is to pressure Toyota and BMW in Brazil.
Interlagos’s short lap, elevation changes, and frequent weather shifts amplify operational demands. Mixed conditions frequently pivot strategy, with safety car timing and tyre calls proving decisive.
Cadillac’s 2025 breakthrough here remains relevant. A one-two secured its first overall WEC win and highlighted the rewards for robust tyre life, traffic execution, and risk tolerance.
Last year’s São Paulo race delivered Cadillac’s first overall WEC victory, completed with a commanding one-two.
Expect conservative stints early as teams scope grip levels and cloud cover. Hypercar traffic management over longer LMGT3 stints could decide track position into the final hours.
Friday opens with Free Practice 1 from 11:00 to 12:30 local time (BST 15:00-16:30), then Free Practice 2 from 15:50 to 17:20 (BST 19:50-21:20).
Saturday features Free Practice 3 at 10:10 to 11:10 (BST 14:10-15:10). LMGT3 qualifying runs 14:30-14:42 (BST 18:30-18:42), with LMGT3 Hyperpole 14:50-15:00 (BST 18:50-19:00).
Hypercar qualifying follows at 15:10-15:22 (BST 19:10-19:22), with Hyperpole 15:30-15:40 (BST 19:30-19:40). Sunday’s race runs 11:30-17:30 local (BST 15:30-21:30).
Race start: Sunday, 11:30 local time at Interlagos (15:30 BST).
Toyota’s target is extension, not consolidation. Clean execution likely sustains its advantage, but BMW’s race pace trend suggests late-stint leverage if temperatures moderate.
Ferrari needs a faultless weekend to reinsert itself into contention. Any miscue invites a repeat of Le Mans, where track position and traffic exposure proved costly.
BMW’s lead crews occupy second and third in the standings, built on consistent, low-error execution.
With championships finely balanced and weather poised to intervene, São Paulo should reshape the competitive order and set the tone for the back half of the 2026 WEC season.
Visual Summary
SIX HOURS • SÃO PAULO
CHAMPIONSHIP LEADERS
7
Toyota
25
BMW
F
Ferrari
SAO PAULO RACE WEEKEND
Fri 10
Sat 11
Sun 12
🏁 Free Practice 1-3
🔥 Qualifying & Hyperpole (LMGT3 / Hypercar)
🏆 The Race: 6H São Paulo
🔥 Qualifying & Hyperpole (LMGT3 / Hypercar)
🏆 The Race: 6H São Paulo
All times local • Race: Sunday, July 12
11:30–17:30 (BST 15:30–21:30)
11:30–17:30 (BST 15:30–21:30)
Unpredictable. Fierce. Unmissable. Interlagos Awaits.
Zane Muniz writes across NASCAR, IndyCar, F1, IMSA, NHRA, and dirt-racing news. His breaking-news alerts and event previews ensure motorsport fans never miss a lap, drift, or drag-strip showdown.
