FIA World Endurance Championship moves 2026 finale to Barcelona and Monza

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• [● 14 SOURCES] The change was caused by the Middle‑East conflict affecting logistics and safety. (belongs)
• [● 13 SOURCES] The 6 Hours of Barcelona is scheduled for 16‑18 October 2026. (belongs)
• [● 13 SOURCES] The 6 Hours of Barcelona will be the first FIA WEC race at the Circuit de Barcelona‑Catalunya. (belongs)
• [● 13 SOURCES] Monza hosted WEC races in 2021‑2023 and will return in 2026 after Imola hosted 2024. (belongs)
• [● 14 SOURCES] The calendar change was approved by the FIA World Motor Sport Council via electronic vote. (belongs)
• [● 14 SOURCES] The 6 Hours of Monza is scheduled for 6‑8 November 2026. (belongs)
• [● 14 SOURCES] The 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship finale will be held in Barcelona and Monza, replacing Qatar and Bahrain. (FIA World Endurance Championship calendar change)
• [● 13 SOURCES] Both Barcelona and Monza races will award the standard 25 points for a win, not the 1.5‑times bonus points used for longer Gulf races. (belongs)
• [● 7 SOURCES] The FIA World Endurance Championship 2026 finale will be held in Barcelona and Monza, replacing Qatar and Bahrain. (belongs)