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World Endurance Championship

Lone Star Le Mans (COTA)

Friday, 4 September 2026 路 Circuit of the Americas, Austin 路 馃嚭馃嚫 United States

The Lone Star Le Mans is the fifth round of the World Endurance Championship and remains the season's only North American event. Hosted at the Circuit of the Americas with its 5.513 kilometers of track and 20 corners, the venue presents a challenging circuit designed by architect Hermann Tilke, incorporating elements from famous racing tracks worldwide. The 6-hour race continues a tradition dating back to 2013 when the venue hosted its World Championship debut. Following a multi-year hiatus, the series returned to Austin in 2020 and has since become a permanent fixture on the calendar.

Schedule

Start Session Date
17:30 Free Practice 1 4 Sep 2026 Finished
22:00 Free Practice 2 4 Sep 2026 Finished
17:00 Free Practice 3 5 Sep 2026 Finished
21:00 Qualifying LMGT3 5 Sep 2026 Finished
21:20 Hyperpole LMGT3 5 Sep 2026 Finished
21:40 Qualifying 5 Sep 2026 Finished
22:00 Hyperpole 5 Sep 2026 Finished
19:00 Race 6 Sep 2026 Finished

All times in Europe/London.

Where to watch

Start: 6 Sep 2026, 19:00 (Europe/London)

Broadcasters usually go on air 15 to 30 minutes before the start.

Tickets

Offizielle Tickets

Qualifying and starting grid

The qualifying result will appear here as soon as it is available.

Race result

# Driver Time
1 #50 FERRARI AF CORSE 6:00:07.219 6:00:07.219
2 #38 CADILLAC HERTZ TEAM JOTA 6:00:11.690 6:00:11.690
3 #35 ALPINE ENDURANCE TEAM 6:00:13.335 6:00:13.335
4 #007 ASTON MARTIN THOR TEAM 6:00:16.264 6:00:16.264
5 #36 ALPINE ENDURANCE TEAM 6:00:18.104 6:00:18.104
6 #8 TOYOTA RACING 6:00:28.608 6:00:28.608
7 #17 GENESIS MAGMA RACING 6:00:43.194 6:00:43.194
8 #15 BMW M TEAM WRT 6:00:44.689 6:00:44.689
9 #12 CADILLAC HERTZ TEAM JOTA 6:00:46.850 6:00:46.850
10 #94 PEUGEOT TOTALENERGIES 6:00:47.219 6:00:47.219
11 #51 FERRARI AF CORSE 6:00:47.958 6:00:47.958
12 #20 BMW M TEAM WRT 6:00:49.059 6:00:49.059
13 #009 ASTON MARTIN THOR TEAM 6:00:52.922 6:00:52.922
14 #83 AF CORSE 6:01:37.049 6:01:37.049
15 #19 GENESIS MAGMA RACING 6:01:52.433 6:01:52.433
16 #93 PEUGEOT TOTALENERGIES 6:01:55.751 6:01:55.751
17 #7 TOYOTA RACING 5:49:07.790 5:49:07.790
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About this race

On Friday, 4 September 2026, Lone Star Le Mans (COTA) was on the World Endurance Championship calendar. It was held at Circuit of the Americas.

The circuit is located in Austin, United States and measures 5.513 kilometres, has 20 corners and opened in 2012.

Circuit of the Americas is a modern racing circuit in Austin, Texas, opened in 2012. The Grand Prix Circuit measures 5.513 kilometers in length and features 20 turns. The circuit was designed by renowned circuit architects Tavo Hellmund, Kevin Schwantz, and Hermann Tilke and is certified as a Grade 1 FIA facility. The track regularly hosts major international motorsport events, including Formula 1, MotoGP, and various NASCAR series.

#50 FERRARI AF CORSE took the win ahead of #38 CADILLAC HERTZ TEAM JOTA. The full result is listed further up this page.

Coverage comes from 6 providers, listed in the broadcast section.

Frequently asked questions

When does Lone Star Le Mans (COTA) start?

Lone Star Le Mans (COTA) starts on Sunday, 6 September 2026 at 19:00 central European time.

Where does Lone Star Le Mans (COTA) take place?

The venue is Circuit of the Americas in Austin.

Where can I watch Lone Star Le Mans (COTA)?

In Germany Eurosport, DAZN, Motorsport.tv carry the broadcast.

Who won Lone Star Le Mans (COTA)?

#50 FERRARI AF CORSE took the win.

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