The FIA World Endurance Championship resumes its 2026 season from September 4 to 6 with the Lone Star Le Mans at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, according to official series schedules. Following the summer break, the fifth round of the championship brings Hypercar and LMGT3 competitors to the 5.513-kilometer, 20-turn Texas circuit for a full weekend of practice, qualifying, and racing.
Hypercar Title Battle Heats Up in Texas
Toyota arrives in Austin leading the Hypercar Manufacturers’ Championship with 132 points, bolstered by a victory earlier this season at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, according to official championship standings. BMW sits second in the manufacturer standings with 127 points, followed by Ferrari with 88 points and Cadillac with 60 points.
In the Hypercar Drivers’ Championship, a tight tie sits at the top of the leaderboard. René Rast and Robin Frijns share the lead with Kamui Kobayashi, Mike Conway, and Nyck de Vries, with all drivers holding 75 points. Sheldon van der Linde follows closely in third place with 65 points, according to official WEC data.
LMGT3 Standings and Contenders
In the LMGT3 division, TF Sport holds the lead in the Team Championship with 76 points with their #33 entry, according to championship records. Jonny Edgar leads the LMGT3 Drivers’ Championship with 76 points, ahead of Nicky Catsburg with 72 points and Ben Keating with 54 points.
The Austin venue features 11 left-hand turns and 9 right-hand turns over its 5.513-kilometer layout. During the previous 2025 event at the circuit, Robert Kubica set a benchmark Hyperpole lap time of 1:57.655 driving for AF Corse, as noted in event statistics.
Lone Star Le Mans 2026 Schedule and Broadcast Details
Track activity begins on Friday, September 4, with Free Practice sessions, followed by qualifying sessions on Saturday, September 5, and the main race on Sunday, September 6, according to the official timetable.
- Friday, September 4: Free Practice 1 at 18:30 (FIAWEC+); Free Practice 2 at 23:00 (FIAWEC+)
- Saturday, September 5: Free Practice 3 at 18:00 (FIAWEC+); Qualifications at 22:00 (FIAWEC+ and La Chaîne L’Équipe)
- Sunday, September 6: Race at 19:40 (FIAWEC+, La Chaîne L’Équipe, and Eurosport)
Note: All scheduled session times reflect local track schedules and broadcaster listings as provided by the FIA WEC official program. Fans can follow live timing and streaming through official championship platforms and local broadcast partners.