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Ferrari Defends Title at 2026 FIA WEC Opener in Imola

4/17/2026

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Ferrari returns to Imola as reigning champions to defend the title at the opening round of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC) on home soil.
The 35-car field includes 17 Hypercars and 18 LMGT3 entries from 14 manufacturers.
Toyota marks its 100th FIA WEC appearance at Imola.
Genesis makes its FIA WEC debut at 6 Hours of Imola, with practice starting April 17 and race on April 19.

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Story summary

Ferrari returns to Imola as reigning champions to defend the title at the opening round of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC) on home soil.
The 35-car field includes 17 Hypercars and 18 LMGT3 entries from 14 manufacturers.
Toyota marks its 100th FIA WEC appearance at Imola.
Genesis makes its FIA WEC debut at 6 Hours of Imola, with practice starting April 17 and race on April 19.