{"id":587,"date":"2020-11-30T17:18:44","date_gmt":"2020-11-30T17:18:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/motorsporttickets.com\/blog\/?p=587"},"modified":"2023-05-30T09:31:58","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T08:31:58","slug":"wec-world-endurance-championship-guide-for-f1-fans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/motorsporttickets.com\/blog\/wec-world-endurance-championship-guide-for-f1-fans\/","title":{"rendered":"WEC: World Endurance Championship guide for fans of Formula 1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>While Formula 1 is regarded as the pinnacle of speed, endurance racing requires a more rounded approach. And the <a href=\"https:\/\/motorsporttickets.com\/en\/wec\">World Endurance Championship<\/a> (WEC) is the peak of endurance racing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, it\u2019s all about who crosses the line first. But just getting there is a challenge in itself. The cars are built for speed, and would challenge an F1 car for power on a straight, but these cars are engineered to last 24 hours of non-stop driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That means they have to be managed be the drivers balancing speed and durability. That\u2019s why some of the best drivers in the world gravitate towards the sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With races all over the world, bringing with it a marquee atmosphere, this series is a favourite amongst motorsport fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a fan of Formula 1 and looking to get into endurance racing, here is your guide to the World Endurance Championship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are the cars which race in World Endurance Championship?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Endurance racing has always involved an element of \u2018multi-class racing\u2019. That means there are different categories of cars which look very different racing at the same time. &nbsp;In WEC, the 2020 season consisted of four categories of car: LMP1, LMP2, LMGTE Pro and LMGTE AM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LMP stands for Le Mans Prototype, and they are the pinnacle of engineering. The main technical requirement is that bodywork covers all mechanical aspects of the cars; they\u2019re closed-wheel rather than the open-wheel cars of Formula 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2020, WEC consists of LMP1 and LMP2 cars. LMP1cars are hybrids, manufactured by Audi, Toyota, and Porsche. They all feature energy recovery \u2013 ERS \u2013 which harvests the energy generated under braking, just like in F1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mercedes F1 vs Toyota LMP1: Technical comparison\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ez1p3QHjDfc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, in 2021, there are major changes afoot: Le Mans Hypercars will be introduced. These cars will be designed in a prototype style, or based on an existing road-going hypercar. They will be capable of 750hp they will lap Le Mans in a minumum time of 3:30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LMP2 cars are closed-cockpit cars with no production minimum required. They are aimed towards teams independent of manufacturers or engine suppliers. The cost of these cars, without an engine or electronic equipment, is nearly half-a-million euros.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then we have the GT categories. These cares look similar to supercars you might drive past on the road. It&#8217;s divided into two distinct classes: Pro (for teams such as Aston Martin, Ferrari, Porsche) and the Amateur class, for privateers and \u2018gentleman drivers\u2019 who pay for a spot on the grid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the cars in the GTE Pro class include the Porsche 911 RSR-19, Chevrolet Corvette C8.R, BMW M8 GTE and Aston Martin Vantage AMR, which is rumoured to share F1 Safety Car duties in 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/motorsporttickets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/1018253771-LAT-20200917-_W6I5060.jpg\" alt=\"Four cars on track during Le Mans.\" class=\"wp-image-597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/motorsporttickets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/1018253771-LAT-20200917-_W6I5060.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/motorsporttickets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/1018253771-LAT-20200917-_W6I5060-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/motorsporttickets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/1018253771-LAT-20200917-_W6I5060-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In this photo, you can see the difference between the two LMP cars on the left, and the other  two GTE cars.<br>Copyright: Motorsport Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Do all the cars race at the same time?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, and that\u2019s one of the unique challenges of endurance racing. All classes race on the same track at the same time. The LMP cars are considerably quicker than the GTE cars; in 2020 the fastest LMP lap of Le Mans was 3:19.762, while the quickest GTE lap was 3:50.321.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So over the course of 24 hours, the GTE cars end up more than 40 laps down on the LMP cars. That means they have to keep out of the way of their faster counterparts and ensure they don\u2019t interfere with any important battles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"REWIND: 2019 Total 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps - FULL RACE REPLAY\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vdlAuN9qZy0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Watch 2019&#8217;s incredible race at Spa, where a winter snow storm in the opening laps leads to a dramatic race<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How many drivers are there?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In endurance racing, teams of usually three drivers share the racing duties throughout the race. They complete \u2018stints\u2019, which is the time a car spends on track between pitstops. A stint usually lasts between 45 minutes and an hour, so drivers might complete four or five stints in the car in one go \u2013 that\u2019s three hours non-stop driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the greatest drivers in the world complete in WEC, with the tantalising prospect of becoming a Le Mans champion. Some F1 fans who have won the race in the past include Jacky Ickx, Sebastian Buemi, Fernando Alonso, Kazuki Nakajima, and Brendon Hartley. In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autosport.com\/wec\/news\/152281\/toyota-secures-hattrick-of-le-mans-24-hours-wins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2020&#8217;s race was won<\/a> by Nakajima, Buemi, Hartley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What happens at endurance racing pitstops?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Endurance racing is as much about keeping the car going over long distances as it\u2019s about speed. That makes the pit stops very different to Formula 1 stops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The crews are smaller and often have multiple roles in the stop, as opposed to the 20-strong crews in F1. When cars pit, they can change driver, tyres and brakes, refuel for the next stint, clean the car, replace parts, adjust aerodynamics and more. As opposed to the sub 2-second stops you sometimes see in F1, you could be looking at over a minute for a single stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2000, Audi even managed to replace a car\u2019s gearbox in less than 5 minutes, and still finished second. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/motorsporttickets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/1018344297-LAT-20201114-38-01.jpg\" alt=\"A pit crew perform a pitstop during a WEC race\" class=\"wp-image-595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/motorsporttickets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/1018344297-LAT-20201114-38-01.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/motorsporttickets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/1018344297-LAT-20201114-38-01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/motorsporttickets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/1018344297-LAT-20201114-38-01-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Each member of a WEC pit crew has several jobs to complete during a stop<br>Image copyright: Motorsport Images<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where in the world does WEC race?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The crown jewel of the World Endurance Championship calendar is the Le Mans 24 Hour. The first-ever race was held in 1923 around the streets of the small French town, and the race is now an icon of the sport. It\u2019s generally held on the longest day of the year in June, to ensure the most amount of sunlight hours. Fans from across the world attend the race not just to witness the incredible feats of motoring and engineering, but also soak up the atmosphere. Entertainment villages feature karting, simulators and motoring exhibits, plus the traditional funfair. Throughout the week, three rock and pop concerts are held, free for ticket holders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-red-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/motorsporttickets.com\/en\/wec\/le-mans-24\/\">Le Mans 24 Hours tickets<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Other WEC races include the F1 circuits Silverstone, Circuit of the Americas, Bahrain International Circuit, Shanghai International, and Spa-Francorchamps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a list of the 2021 races, and the duration for which they race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Date<\/th><th>Event<\/th><th>Circuit<\/th><th>Country<\/th><th>Time limit<\/th><th>Tickets<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>19 March<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/motorsporttickets.com\/en\/wec\/sebring\/\">1000 Miles of Sebring<\/a><\/td><td>Sebring<\/td><td>USA<\/td><td>8 hours<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/motorsporttickets.com\/en\/wec\/sebring\/\">Sign up<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1 May<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/motorsporttickets.com\/en\/wec\/spa\/\">6 Hours of Spa<\/a><\/td><td>Spa-Francorchamps<\/td><td>Belgium<\/td><td>6 hours<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/motorsporttickets.com\/en\/wec\/spa\/\">Sign up<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12-13 June<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/motorsporttickets.com\/en\/wec\/le-mans-24\/\">24 Hours of Le Mans<\/a><\/td><td>Circuit de la Sarthe<\/td><td>France<\/td><td>24 hours<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/motorsporttickets.com\/en\/wec\/le-mans-24\/\">Sign up<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>18 July<\/td><td>6 Hours of Monza<\/td><td>Monza<\/td><td>Italy<\/td><td>6 hours<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>26 September<\/td><td>6 Hours of Fuji<\/td><td>Fuji International Speedway<\/td><td>Japan<\/td><td>6 hours<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20 November<\/td><td>6 Hours of Bahrain<\/td><td>Bahrain International Circuit<\/td><td>Bahrain<\/td><td>6 hours<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The 2020 WEC season looks different, with less races than a usual season<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who are the best teams in WEC?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For the last two seasons, Toyota Gazoo Racing was crowned champion. 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