The 24-hour races keep their full distance, but the week takes on a new shape. From 2027, official track action will start on Thursday evening:

 

 

 

Qualifying is also being revised across the Championship, with a single session replacing the previous two at every round. At Spa-Francorchamps, this session will determine the grid for both Race 1 on Saturday and Race 2 on Sunday. The Suzuka 8 Hours retains its Top 10 Trial.

 

 

The 8 Hours of Spa Motos will be held on Saturday, June 5, followed by a 6-hour race at the Belgian circuit on Sunday, June 6. By staging both races at the same venue, the Championship adds a round while keeping costs down: one more race, with no extra trip for the teams.

Claude Michy, President of Endurance Moto Promoter (EMP): “The FIM Endurance World Championship keeps evolving. In the 24-hour races, the new schedule gives more weight to every practice session. From a sporting point of view, the Spa-Francorchamps weekend will be a real challenge. Back-to-back races will force teams to prepare their bike, manage their riders and build their strategy across two days. This fifth round also gives teams one more race without adding a trip to their season. Overall, these changes aim to develop the Championship while keeping budgets under control.”

Paul King, FIM Circuit Racing Commission Director: “Developed alongside the promoter, teams and manufacturers, these changes are a direct response to feedback and changing need of the Championship. The revised 24-hour schedule preserves the unique challenge of racing through the night while delivering a more sustainable and balanced week for competitors. A single qualifying session ensures every lap counts and provides fans with a clearer picture of the starting grid. Hosting two races at Spa-Francorchamps gives the opportunity of a fifth round whilst controlling costs for teams and organisers alike. Together, these developments mark another step forward for the Championship while staying true to the essence of endurance racing.”