The 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship reaches its conclusion with the 6 Hours of Monza, bringing Ferrari back to its home circuit for a season finale in front of the Italian fans. Scheduled for 6–8 November, the event marks the return of top-level endurance racing to the Temple of Speed for the first time since 2023. With Toyota having already secured the Hypercar Manufacturers’ Championship, Ferrari will be aiming for a prestigious home victory, while the remaining title battles promise an exciting conclusion to the season.
The Monza weekend will feature three free practice sessions, qualifying and Hyperpole on Saturday, followed by the six-hour race on Sunday, 8 November, starting at 11:00 CET. Fans will be able to follow the action through various television and streaming services, including FIAWEC+, Discovery+, Eurosport and Sky/NOW.
6 Hours of Monza 2026: circuit characteristics and Ferrari’s home advantage
The Autodromo Nazionale Monza is one of motorsport’s most historic venues, renowned for its exceptionally high speeds and demanding layout. The circuit measures 5.793 kilometres and features 11 corners, comprising four left-handers and seven right-handers.
Long straights dominate the lap, connected by heavy braking zones at the Variante del Rettifilo, also known as the First Chicane, and the Variante della Roggia. The two high-speed Lesmo corners, the Variante Ascari and the famous Parabolica, now officially named Curva Michele Alboreto, complete a layout that rewards both aerodynamic efficiency and driver confidence.
These characteristics make Monza an ideal hunting ground for the home manufacturer. Ferrari will be looking to exploit the circuit’s unique demands while benefiting from the enthusiastic support of the Italian crowd. The event also marks another important appearance for Ferrari’s endurance racing programme, with the Le Mans-winning Ferrari 499P recently showcased in Milan ahead of the Monza weekend.
Weather forecast: cold temperatures could complicate tyre management
Weather conditions and track temperatures are expected to play a decisive role throughout the weekend. The forecast suggests changeable conditions on Friday and Saturday, with a possibility of rain, before sunnier weather arrives for Sunday’s race.
Temperatures are expected to remain particularly low, with Friday’s maximum forecast at just 13°C. These conditions could present a significant challenge for teams attempting to bring their tyres into the correct operating window and keep them there throughout each stint.
Monza’s long straights make tyre-temperature management especially demanding, as the relatively limited number of corners can make it difficult to maintain sufficient heat in the tyres. Finding the right balance between tyre warm-up and consistent performance will therefore be an important consideration for every team.
WEC championship standings: Ferrari targets victory as Toyota secures Hypercar title
The championship situation provides an interesting backdrop to the final round of the 2026 season. Toyota has already mathematically secured the Hypercar Manufacturers’ Championship, while the Drivers’ Championship will be decided between the Japanese manufacturer’s own crews.
For the remaining manufacturers, the focus can therefore shift towards securing a prestigious race victory. Ferrari, in particular, has every reason to approach the Monza finale with considerable ambition.
Competing at home in front of the passionate tifosi gives the event special importance for the Maranello manufacturer. A victory at Monza would carry significance beyond the championship standings, offering Ferrari the opportunity to celebrate a major endurance racing success on Italian soil.
The Italian manufacturer’s history in endurance racing has already produced memorable achievements, including its success with the Ferrari 499P Hypercar at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Returning to Monza for the final round presents another opportunity to deliver a memorable result for its supporters.
LMGT3 title battle: Corvette and Porsche fight for championship glory
While Toyota has already secured the Hypercar Manufacturers’ crown, the situation in the LMGT3 category remains considerably more competitive.
The championship will be decided at Monza, with the #33 Corvette and the #92 Porsche among the main protagonists in the fight for the remaining points.
Both entries arrive at the season finale with the opportunity to influence the outcome of the championship, setting up a closely contested battle in the GT category. With everything still to play for, the LMGT3 contest promises to provide another major attraction throughout the six-hour race.
How to watch the 2026 6 Hours of Monza: TV channels and live streaming
Fans will have several options for following the 2026 FIA WEC season finale, although the availability of live coverage will vary depending on the session and broadcasting platform.
In Italy, Sunday’s six-hour race will be available on Sky and NOW. The event can also be followed in full through Discovery+ and the official FIAWEC+ streaming platform, where viewers can choose between an annual subscription and purchasing access to the individual event.
Eurosport coverage will also be available through the sports-channel subscription offered by HBO’s streaming platform.
According to the weekend’s television programme, live video coverage will begin with the third free practice session on Saturday. The first two practice sessions on Friday will instead be accessible through live timing.
FIAWEC+ offers an additional option for following the action through its website and dedicated application. Subscribers holding the FIAWEC+ 365 package can access enhanced live timing, including GPS tracking, progressive lap-time data, comparisons between three selected cars, fastest sector times and other useful information.
These features allow fans to follow individual performances and compare different competitors throughout the weekend, providing additional insight into the race beyond the television pictures.
6 Hours of Monza 2026: complete practice, qualifying and race schedule
The official FIA WEC timetable includes a change to the usual Saturday programme. The third free practice session, normally organised as a combined session for Hypercar and LMGT3 competitors, is scheduled to be divided into separate phases for the two categories before their respective qualifying and Hyperpole sessions.
All times below are Central European Time (CET, UTC+1), the local time at Monza.
Friday, 6 November 2026
- 10:30 – Free Practice 1: Live timing only on FIAWEC+.
- 14:30 – Free Practice 2: Live timing only on FIAWEC+.
Saturday, 7 November 2026
- 10:30 – Free Practice 3: Live timing, Discovery+ and FIAWEC+.
- 14:20 – LMGT3 qualifying: Live timing, Discovery+ and FIAWEC+.
- 14:40 – LMGT3 Hyperpole: Live timing, Discovery+ and FIAWEC+.
- 15:00 – Hypercar qualifying: Live timing, Discovery+ and FIAWEC+.
- 15:20 – Hypercar Hyperpole: Live timing, Discovery+ and FIAWEC+.
Sunday, 8 November 2026
- 11:00 – 6 Hours of Monza race: Live timing, Discovery+, FIAWEC+, Sky/NOW and Eurosport.
The six-hour race is scheduled to finish at approximately 17:00 CET, bringing the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship to a close.
For Ferrari, the season finale represents an opportunity to deliver a memorable performance on home soil. With the Hypercar Drivers’ Championship still to be decided, the LMGT3 title battle reaching its conclusion and demanding conditions expected at Monza, the final race promises a compelling end to the endurance racing season.
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