Initial driver comments on the 2026 FIA WEC finale at the 6 Hours of Monza

The time has come: the FIA WEC will hold the final event of the 2026 season from 6 to 8 November. The World Championship heads to Italy for the occasion. The historic Monza circuit is best known for its high-speed sections and is also very popular with the drivers. 35 cars have been entered for the event. Leading the field are 17 Hypercars. Generally speaking, the WEC paddock is very optimistic about the Monza event. Here are a few comments.

Sébastien Buemi – Toyota TR010 Hybrid

“I really enjoy racing in Italy. I spent a lot of time there at the start of my career, and the fans are always incredibly passionate about motorsport. So it’s the perfect place to round off what has been a special season for us. Naturally, we want to finish the race in car No. 8 and win the drivers’ title. We’re in a strong position, but the competition is fierce – it won’t be an easy race.”

Earl Bamber – Cadillac V-Series.R

“It’s the final race of the season and the circuit should suit our car’s characteristics. We were very strong at Le Mans, and as there are some similarities with this circuit – such as the fast straights – we should be able to do well at Monza too. We’re aiming for a strong final race, ideally with a win. It would be great to round off our last race together with Seb on a high note.”

Paul di Resta – Peugeot 9X8

“I’m really pleased that the FIA World Endurance Championship is returning to Monza. I have very fond memories of our last race there in 2023. We were competitive and finished on the podium. A lot has changed since then, and we have a completely different car. But I’m confident! As the race takes place in November, we could face changeable conditions. At the last race in Spain, we showed that we can usually make the most of such situations. We want to finish the season with a strong result! We’ve all worked very hard, and I feel that our efforts haven’t always been rewarded as they deserved to be. We have one more chance to change that before the winter break.”

Nicky Catsburg – Corvette Z06 LMGT3.R

“I always look forward to going to Monza. It’s the Temple of Speed – a wonderful, historic, classic-style circuit. Let’s see what we can achieve. Hopefully this visit will end just like my last race there: by winning the championship in a Corvette. It would be fantastic if we could do it again – with a strong performance for the team. As we weren’t able to seal the deal in Barcelona, we now need a clean race and a good result to secure the title on our own merits – regardless of what the competition does.”