Now, that is how you set up a finale. The entry list for the 6 Hours of Monza is out, and next month's event from November 6-8 is ready to close the FIA World Endurance Championship campaign by deciding three of the series' four titles.
Toyota has already locked up another Hypercar Manufacturers' crown last time out in Barcelona, but the Hypercar Drivers' trophy is completely wide open. The #8 Toyota lineup features Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley, and Ryō Hirakawa, while the #7 car is shared by Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi, and Nyck de Vries. They are set to wage a tense internecine duel for glory, with the tantalising promise of no team orders.
That battle carries extra emotional weight for Toyota, as this weekend marks Mike Conway's final professional race before the British star and twice world champion hangs up his helmet for good.
Behind them, a three-way tussle is brewing between BMW, 2025 title-holder Ferrari, and Cadillac to secure the runner-up spoils in the Hypercar Manufacturers' standings. Meanwhile, in LMGT3, four crews representing three different carmakers are heading to Italy all aiming to lift the laurels.
The odds currently lean toward Corvette, with the #33 TF Sport entry leading the way and the sister #34 Racing Team Turkey by TF Z06 sitting not far behind in third. Even so, Porsche and BMW are hoping to turn the tables at the legendary Temple of Speed.
Manthey recently closed the gap with a victory just over a week ago in Spain for its #92 The Bend Manthey Porsche 911 GT3 R. Over at Team WRT, the #69 BMW M4 Evo requires a perfect weekend at Monza and needs its rivals to hit trouble if it is to spring a late surprise.
