Toyota Secures WEC Hypercar Title With Barcelona One-Two
Toyota Gazoo Racing clinched the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship Manufacturers’ title with a dominant one-two finish at the 6 Hours of Barcellona on October 18, 2026, as Automoto.it reported from the track. Sébastien Buemi, Ryo Hirakawa, and Brendon Hartley drove the GR010 Hybrid number 8 to victory under changing weather conditions at Montmeló, leading home the sister number 7 car driven by Kamui Kobayashi, Nyck de Vries, and Mike Conway.
Weather Conditions Shift at Montmeló
Heavy rain fell during the early morning hours before race day, leaving a damp track that forced teams to start on wet-weather tires. The moisture cleared within the first two hours as the circuit dried under an overcast sky, neutralizing potential weather-driven strategic shifts. Genesis cars lost grip immediately after starting from the front row, while BMW struggled on the damp asphalt, scoring points with only the number 15 entry after a tire pressure issue halted the number 20.
Ferrari Relinquishes Crown Amid Pit-Lane Applause
Ferrari 499P number 50, driven by Antonio Fuoco, Nicklas Nielsen, and Miguel Molina, rounded out the overall podium in third place for AF Corse. As the Toyota team moved toward the podium celebrations, personnel from the Ferrari garage delivered a prolonged round of applause along the pit-lane to honor the new champions. The result officially ends Ferrari’s title reign and sets up a championship finale in Monza, where both Toyota crews will fight for the drivers’ crown separated by seven points.
Porsche Claims LMGT3 Victory
Manthey Racing’s Porsche 911 GT3 secured victory in the LMGT3 class with drivers Richard Lietz, Yasser Shahin, and Riccardo Pera. The triumph produced the seventh different winner across the opening seven rounds of the season. In the same class, a late charge saw McLaren take second place from BMW with ten minutes remaining on the clock.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where did Toyota secure the 2026 WEC Manufacturers’ title?
Toyota secured the title on October 18, 2026, at the 6 Hours of Barcellona in Montmeló.
Which car won the 6 Hours of Barcellona race?
The number 8 Toyota GR010 Hybrid driven by Sébastien Buemi, Ryo Hirakawa, and Brendon Hartley won the race, followed by their teammates in the number 7 car.
Who completed the overall race podium?
Ferrari AF Corse’s number 50 hypercar, driven by Antonio Fuoco, Nicklas Nielsen, and Miguel Molina, finished third overall.
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