WEC stands for World Endurance Championship. It is an international motorsport series organized by the International Automobile Federation (FIA). WEC is a championship that focuses on endurance racing, designed to test the durability, reliability, and efficiency of both the cars and the drivers.
Endurance racing is a form of motorsport where teams compete in long-distance races, often lasting several hours or even days. The WEC primarily features the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans race, in addition to other races held around the world. The championship has various classes of cars, each with specific technical regulations, allowing different types of vehicles to compete against each other.
The goal of the World Endurance Championship is to determine the most competitive and successful endurance racing team on a global scale. Points are awarded based on a team's finishing position in each race, and the team with the most points at the end of the season is crowned the world champion.
WEC has attracted some of the top motorsport manufacturers, including Audi, Porsche, Toyota, and Aston Martin, among others. It showcases cutting-edge automotive technology, with an emphasis on hybrid and electric powertrains in recent years. The championship also highlights the teamwork and strategy required for endurance races, as well as the physical and mental stamina of the drivers who compete at the highest level of endurance racing.
