EWC 2027: five races with a double round at Spa-Francorchamps
The newsroomUpdated on November 12, 20263 minEndurance bikes 2027: the EWC grows to five races with two rounds at Spa (8 h and 6 h), a single qualifying session and a new schedule for the 24-hour races.
Key point
The FIM Endurance World Championship goes from four to five races in 2027 thanks to a Spa-Francorchamps double: eight hours on Saturday 5 June, six hours on Sunday 6 June.
The FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC) is growing in 2027: the calendar goes from four to five races, thanks to a second round held on the same weekend at Spa-Francorchamps. The announcement, published on 12 November 2026, comes with a reform of the race-weekend format.
The 2027 EWC calendar
- 24 Heures Motos, Le Mans: 8–11 April, the 50th edition, opening the season;
- 8 Hours of Spa Motos: 4–6 June, with two races;
- Suzuka 8 Hours: 2–4 July;
- Bol d'Or, Circuit Paul Ricard: 16–19 September, closing the season.
Spa: two races in two days
At Spa-Francorchamps, race 1 lasts eight hours and runs on Saturday 5 June; race 2, over six hours, takes place on Sunday 6 June. A single qualifying session on Friday sets the grid for both races. The organisers say that adding a race at a venue already on the schedule keeps costs down, because teams do not need an extra trip.
A new schedule for the 24-hour races
The two 24-hour races, at Le Mans and Paul Ricard, keep their length but change their schedule. Official track activity now starts on Thursday evening with night free practice. Friday is for free practice and qualifying, with the warm-up and the race filling the weekend. Across the calendar, qualifying drops from two sessions to one.
What it means for the teams
The main novelty for fans is a Belgian weekend with double stakes, with two races for a single trip. At Suzuka, the Top 10 Trial stays. The detailed calendar is due to be published on the official EWC website and on each promoter's platforms. This announcement replaces the previous version of the calendar, which listed only four rounds.
Frequently asked questions
How many races does the EWC have in 2027?
Five: the Le Mans 24 Heures Motos, two races at Spa-Francorchamps, the Suzuka 8 Hours and the Bol d'Or.
How does the Spa double weekend work?
Race 1 over eight hours on Saturday 5 June, race 2 over six hours on Sunday 6 June, with a single qualifying session on Friday.
When does the 2027 season start?
With the Le Mans 24 Heures Motos on 8–11 April, the 50th edition.
Sources
- Paddock-GP — Endurance 2027: EWC innovates at Spa, Le Mans and Paul Ricard
- FMB — Extra EWC round at Spa-Francorchamps
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