Silverstone makes its long-awaited return to the FIA WEC calendar

It is finally happening. After nearly a decade, the FIA World Endurance Championship is returning to one of the most legendary stages in motorsport: Silverstone. The ‘Home of British Motorsport’ is back on the schedule for the 2027 season, and the reaction from the paddock is nothing short of pure, unadulterated excitement.

This isn't just another race; it is a homecoming for a series that helped define this track’s modern era. Drivers like André Lotterer, who took victory here in the #1 Audi Sport Team Joest R18 e-tron quattro back in 2012, know exactly how special this place is. The circuit’s high-speed, flowing nature—specifically the legendary Maggots, Becketts, and Copse combination—remains a benchmark for any serious race car.

For British drivers and teams based in the UK, the return to a 5.891km layout that is so steeped in history feels like the perfect fit. Veterans like Jonny Adam, Harry Tincknell, James Calado, Sébastien Buemi, and Mike Conway all carry deep, winning memories from this Northamptonshire venue. Even for those yet to tackle the circuit in a modern Hypercar, such as Kevin Magnussen of BMW M Team WRT, the prospect is electric.

Mark your calendars: the 6 Hours of Silverstone is set for 23-25 April. If the past is any indication of what these machines can do on this asphalt, we are in for an absolute treat.