Top-tier virtual racing gets a new shot of adrenaline. Starting April 21, 2026, the official FIA World Endurance Championship simulator, Le Mans Ultimate (LMU), updates its roster of daily and weekly races, plus special events. The standout of this round is the 6 Hours of Imola endurance race, demanding advanced strategy and precise teamwork.

Below is the full breakdown of the new schedule so you can plan your practice sessions, adjust setups, and climb the Safety Rating (SR) leaderboards.

🏆 Team Special Event: 6 Hours of Imola

The weekend’s main focus is on the iconic Italian circuit of Imola (ELMS). The 360-minute race will test tire management and driver resilience in the Hypercar and LMGT3 classes.

• Race Dates: April 24, 25, and 26, 2026.
• Start Times (UTC): 03:00, 09:00, 13:00, 18:00, and 23:00.
• Requirements: Minimum Bronze 2 license (B2 SR). Note: Rookies or drivers with a Danger badge are not allowed to participate.
• Session Format: 44-car split, 5 minutes free practice, 15 minutes private qualifying (starts at 15:30 in-game time). The race start is scheduled for 13:00 (in-game time).
• Technical Rules: Open setup, 18 tire sets limit (qualifying + race), no tire warmers. Assists are allowed.

🌍 Weekly Races (Solo) – WEC Weekly

For high-level lone wolves, the legendary Circuit de la Sarthe (Le Mans) is the stage of the week.

• Available Classes: Hypercar, LMP2 (WEC), and LMGT3.
• Format: Intense 100-minute races with up to 62 cars per split.
• Rules: Open setup, no tire warmers, and a limit of 10 tire sets. Requires an S1 SR license.
• Days & Times (UTC): Tuesday (04/21), Wednesday (04/22), Thursday (04/23), and Monday (04/27) at 02:00, 06:00, 09:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 20:00, and 23:00.

📅 Daily Schedule (Starting April 21, 2026)

The daily routine in LMU caters to everyone from beginners to seasoned pros, offering both fixed and open setup options.

Beginner (Bronze SR) Quick races ideal for building pace and improving your Safety Rating.

• Frequency: Starts every 20 minutes (20-minute race duration).
• Rules: 24 cars, high assists allowed, tire warmers enabled (8 sets), and fixed setup.
• Tracks/Classes:
  • LMGT3 Fixed: Portimao (WEC).
  • LMGT3 Fixed – Night: Spa-Francorchamps (WEC).

Intermediate (Silver SR) For those seeking tactical challenges without the help of pre-heated tires.

• Frequency: Starts every 20 minutes (30-minute race duration).
• Rules: 38 cars, low assists allowed, no tire warmers (8 sets).
• Tracks/Classes:
  • LMGT3 Sprint Cup: Fuji (WEC) – Open Setup.
  • Prototype Fixed: Sebring (WEC) – LMP2 (ELMS) and LMP3 – Fixed Setup.
  • ELMS Sprint Trophy: Spa-Francorchamps (WEC) – LMP2 (ELMS), LMP3, and LMGT3 – Open Setup.

Advanced (Gold SR) The peak of daily simulation where mistakes cost dearly.

• Frequency: Starts every 30 minutes.
• Rules: 38 cars, no assists allowed, no tire warmers (8 sets), and open setup.
• Tracks/Classes:
  • One Stint Sprint (40 minutes): Qatar Short – Hypercar and LMGT3.
  • ELMS Super 60 (60 minutes): Monza (WEC) – LMP2 (ELMS), LMP3, and LMGT3.
  • WEC-Xperience (60 minutes): Interlagos (WEC) – Hypercar and LMGT3.

Prepare your cockpit, adjust your wheel, and see you on the track.