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FIA WEC returns to Austin for Lone Star Le Mans
The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) returns from its summer break for the Lone Star Le Mans at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas. This fifth round of the 2026 season marks the beginning of the championship's second half.
The race weekend, scheduled from September 4 to 6, features a highly competitive field. In the Hypercar category, the championship standings are exceptionally tight, with Toyota leading the constructors' standings followed by BMW and Ferrari. The drivers' championship is also closely contested, with BMW and Toyota drivers currently sharing the lead.
Teams such as Peugeot TotalEnergies, Cadillac, and Ferrari are looking to build on previous performances at this track. Peugeot aims to replicate its strong 2025 showing, while Cadillac seeks a home-turf victory. The COTA circuit is noted for being one of the most demanding on the calendar due to its anti-clockwise layout, significant elevation changes, and high energy loads on tires and brakes, often compounded by extreme Texas heat.
Entities
Austin · BMW · Circuit of the Americas · Emmanuel Esnault · FIA World Endurance Championship · Ferrari · Peugeot TotalEnergies · Toyota
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Team Peugeot TotalEnergies is focusing on 2026 performance while developing their 2027 programme. www.sports247.my
- [● 3 SOURCES] The race will be held at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas, from September 4 to September 6, 2026. endurance24.fr · www.newsonline24.net · www.sports247.my
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Circuit of The Americas is 5.513 km long and features 20 corners. endurance24.fr · www.newsonline24.net · www.sports247.my
- [● 2 SOURCES] Peugeot TotalEnergies achieved third and fourth place finishes at this venue in 2025. www.newsonline24.net · www.sports247.my
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Lone Star Le Mans is the fifth round of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship season. endurance24.fr · www.newsonline24.net · www.sports247.my