News Summary
- Final practice starts at 10:30 CET, or 09:30 GMT, 04:30 EST and 15:00 IST.
- LMGT3 qualifying opens at 14:20 CET, or 13:20 GMT, 08:20 EST and 18:50 IST. Hypercar qualifying starts 40 minutes later.
- The top ten cars in each class advance to Hyperpole. Robert Kubica led Friday’s Hypercar running, while Proton Competition Ford went one-two in LMGT3.
The grid for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship finale will be set at Monza on Saturday, November 7. The day starts with a one-hour final practice, then the two classes qualify separately in the afternoon.
Robert Kubica set the fastest lap of Friday with a 1:38.143 in the #83 AF Corse Ferrari as the track dried. The #007 Aston Martin and #15 BMW followed, while the two Toyotas contesting the title finished 12th and 17th. Sebastian Priaulx led Logan Sargeant in a Proton Competition Ford one-two in LMGT3.
What time does WEC qualifying start at Monza?
| Session | Monza (CET) | UK (GMT) | US/Canada East (EST) | India (IST) | Sydney (AEDT) | Auckland (NZDT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FP3 | 10:30 Sat | 09:30 Sat | 04:30 Sat | 15:00 Sat | 20:30 Sat | 22:30 Sat |
| LMGT3 qualifying | 14:20 Sat | 13:20 Sat | 08:20 Sat | 18:50 Sat | 00:20 Sun | 02:20 Sun |
| LMGT3 Hyperpole | 14:40 Sat | 13:40 Sat | 08:40 Sat | 19:10 Sat | 00:40 Sun | 02:40 Sun |
| Hypercar qualifying | 15:00 Sat | 14:00 Sat | 09:00 Sat | 19:30 Sat | 01:00 Sun | 03:00 Sun |
| Hypercar Hyperpole | 15:20 Sat | 14:20 Sat | 09:20 Sat | 19:50 Sat | 01:20 Sun | 03:20 Sun |
How does Hyperpole work?
The first qualifying session for each class determines which ten cars advance to Hyperpole. Those entries then contest the first ten grid positions in their class, including pole. LMGT3 completes both of its sessions before Hypercar qualifying begins.
Saturday is also the first chance to see whether Friday’s order holds when grid positions are at stake. Charles Milesi led the wet opening session for Alpine, while Kubica’s afternoon benchmark was 7.719s quicker as conditions improved. Sunday’s race starts at 11:00 CET, with international times and viewing options in the 6 Hours of Monza race guide.
GRANDE PRÊMIO is following the 6 Hours of Monza in WEC.
FAQ
When does WEC qualifying start at Monza?
LMGT3 qualifying starts at 14:20 CET. Hypercar qualifying begins at 15:00 CET.
What time is Hypercar Hyperpole?
Hypercar Hyperpole starts at 15:20 CET, 14:20 GMT and 09:20 EST.
How many cars reach Hyperpole?
The ten fastest cars from the first qualifying session in each class advance to Hyperpole.
