WEC reaches 50!

The FIA World Endurance Championship reaches its half century this weekend as the 50th race in its history takes place at the Bapco 6 Hours of Bahrain on Saturday.

Since the first race at Sebring, USA in March 2012, the WEC has become an established and revered addition to the international motorsport landscape.

Three drivers can claim to be ever-presents in the WEC as André Lotterer, Darren Turner and Christian Ried have competed in all of the 49 races to date.

If the overall victors, Porsche and Audi are tied on 17 wins apiece, so the Weissach marque could become the most successful manufacturer should they take a farewell victory this weekend.

In the LMGTE category Aston Martin are kings as they have notched up a remarkable 36 class wins (14 in PRO and 22 in AM). Ferrari is just two behind with 34 successes.

The LMP2 class sees G-Drive Racing as the most successful team with 19 victories.

Overall 449 drivers have taken part in WEC races with 40 countries represented. France has had the most drivers compete in the 49 WEC races, with 93 French aces having raced.

The FIA WEC would like to thank everyone for their support in the first five years of the championship for their dedication and racing passion.
Here is to the next chapter of the FIA WEC Super Season in 2018-19.

FIA WEC Superlatives

Most starters: 60, 2016 and 2017 Le Mans 24 Hours
Most starters, including non-WEC: 62, 2012 Sebring 12 Hours
Most Finishers: 49, 2017 Le Mans 24 Hours
Most finishers, including non-WEC: 51, 2012 Sebring 12 Hours
Highest Finishing Percentage: 100%, 2016 Bahrain 6 Hours. 207 Mexico City 6 Hours (1 finisher not classified)

Fastest Race: 224.200 km/h, 2015 Le Mans 24 Hours
Fastest 6 Hour Race: 201.838, 2017 Spa-Francorchamps 6 Hours

Fastest Qualifying Speed: 251.882 km/h, 2017 Le Mans 24 Hours (Toyota TS050, Kobayashi)
Fastest Qualifying Speed, other than Le Mans: 219.698 km/h, 2015 Spa-Francorchamps 6 Hours (Porsche 919 Hybrid)

Fastest Race Lap: 248.459 km/h, 2015 Le Mans 24 Hours, (Audi R18 e-tron quattro, Lotterer)
Fastest Race Lap, other than Le Mans: 214.336, 2017 Spa-Francorchamps 6 Hours, (Porsche 919 Hybrid, Hartley)

Narrowest Margin of Victory: 0:00.276, 2017 Circuit of the Americas 6 Hours (team formation finish)
Narrowest Margin of Victory: 0:01.498, 2017 Fuji 6 Hours (race ended under caution)
Narrowest Competitive Margin of Victory: 0:01.439, 2016 Fuji 6 Hours