Historic Endurance: Four countries, seven rounds and a first-class calendar for the 2026 season

The Iberian Historic Endurance will present one of the most attractive calendars in its history for the 2026 season. Southern Europe’s leading historic racing series will contest seven rounds across four countries: Belgium, Spain, France and Portugal.

Staying true to a well-established tradition, the season will begin at the iconic Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, host of the legendary 3 Hours of Spa, scheduled for 24–25 April. The event regularly attracts some of the most prestigious drivers and cars on the international historic racing scene.

The series will then head to Spain for the first of five events on the Iberian Peninsula. During the first weekend of June, the series will once again form part of the Jarama Classic, an event that draws thousands of enthusiasts to the historic Circuito de Madrid Jarama . RACE, just outside the Spanish capital.

The main highlight of the 2026 calendar comes in early July. After competing in seven editions of the Grand Prix de Pau Historique, Historic Endurance returns to southern France — and to one of the country’s most renowned circuits — with the debut of the 400 km of Paul Ricard.

Opened in 1969 at Le Castellet, just a short distance from Marseille, the French circuit blends heritage with modernity in a unique setting, offering a new and exciting experience for those racing there for the first time.

Following the traditional summer break, the Historic Endurance resumes with its participation in the Estoril Classics. Widely regarded as one of the largest historic racing festivals in Europe, the prestigious event at the Autódromo do Estoril will take place earlier than usual this year, on 19–20 September.

Five weeks later, on 31 October and 1 November, drivers and machines will take on one of the most captivating circuits in world motorsport: the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve. Historic Endurance will once again play a prominent role in the programme of the revitalised Algarve Classic Festival.

The break will be brief in order to take advantage of the significant logistical movement of teams heading to the Iberian Peninsula at the end of the season. From 6–8 November, the series will return — two years on — to the equally iconic Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto, located south of the vibrant city of Seville, as part of the second edition of the Jerez Iberian Racing Festival.

The 2026 season finale will once again take place at the Autódromo do Estoril, with the traditional 250 km of Estoril, scheduled for 4–5 December.

Even before the official start of the season, teams, drivers and cars will have the opportunity to prepare for the challenges ahead during the Exclusive Test Day, set for 21–22 March, also at the Autódromo do Estoril.

Diogo Ferrão, CEO of Race Ready, commented: “It would be difficult to present a more interesting and diverse calendar than this one. For the first time, we will race at Paul Ricard in a three-hour event, with a format similar to Spa. Scheduled for early July, this round takes place at a particularly favourable time of year for those wishing to combine racing with the opportunity to discover the south of France. We will also return to Jerez de la Frontera, a circuit that is as demanding as it is enjoyable, located in an outstanding city which has, on merit, become one of our drivers’ favourite events. These new additions complement our already iconic appearances at Spa-Francorchamps, Estoril Classics, Algarve Classic Festival, Jarama Classic and the 250 km of Estoril — all unmissable events and true benchmarks on the international historic racing calendar.”