FIA and ACO Secure 10-Year WEC Partnership Amid Split Rumors

Highlights

FIA and ACO extend WEC partnership for 10 years until 2037
New deal ends rumors of split after current 2027 contract
Mohammed Ben Sulayem calls agreement a “deal of the century”
FIA gains increased branding and regulatory control in WEC events
Joint Hypercar homologation process simplifies technical regulations
Agreement supports WEC calendar expansion and global endurance growth

The FIA and ACO have signed a 10-year agreement to co-manage the WEC through 2037, cementing governance and removing uncertainty about the direction of top-level endurance racing.

The extension follows speculation about a post-2027 split, triggered by a German report and misread contract dates. Both bodies denied a rift and reconfirmed their commitment to collaboration.

FIA and ACO confirm a 10-year WEC extension running through the 2037 season.

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem calls the pact transformative for fans, teams, and manufacturers, framing it as a foundation for sustainable growth over the next decade.

FIA and ACO announce 10-year WEC partnership extension — Image Credit: Sportscar365

Ben Sulayem hails the agreement as a “deal of the century.”

ACO president Pierre Fillon highlights trust and aligned objectives since the WEC’s 2012 relaunch. Recent action at Fuji qualifying underlined depth across Hypercar and LMGT3.

Regulatory oversight remains with the FIA via its Working Group and the World Motor Sport Council, with major decisions progressing through formal approval to ensure consistency and transparency.

A joint Hypercar homologation process will streamline approvals, align interpretations, and limit divergence across projects and updates, simplifying technical governance for manufacturers entering or evolving programmes.

WEC grid poised for growth under decade-long FIA–ACO deal — Image Credit: 24H Le Mans

Event presentation will feature stronger FIA branding, from parc fermé to podium ceremonies and broadcast elements, clarifying co-ownership while preserving the championship’s established identity.

FIA branding will be more prominent at WEC events, including parc fermé, podiums, and broadcasts.

The longer horizon supports disciplined calendar growth and venue rotation. It also de-risks manufacturer plans, including projects such as Alpine’s WEC future.

Commercial development can now advance alongside sporting safeguards. Recent Fuji results reflect the competitive health the partners intend to scale through 2037.

Visual Summary

FIA 🤝 ACO

10-Year Partnership Secured for
World Endurance Championship

Continuous collaboration until 2037 removes uncertainty,
ensuring WEC’s growth, stability, and innovation.
🏁

A decade-long bridge of trust — from rumors of a split
to a historic deal securing
the championship’s global future.

Zane Muniz

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