WEC 100th Race at Fuji: Key Developments and Insights
Date: October 15, 2025
Location: Fuji Speedway, Japan
The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) is set to celebrate a significant milestone this weekend with its 100th race at Fuji Speedway. The event is marked by extensive WEC 100 branding throughout the circuit, including on the podium, safety car, and team garages.
Driver Updates and Entries
Notable changes in driver line-ups include Mike Conway’s return to Toyota Gazoo Racing after missing the CoTA race due to injury, while Mathieu Jaminet fills in for Michael Christensen in the Porsche Penske Motorsport #5 garage.
Tyre Selections
This weekend, Michelin has introduced a new strategy with both Soft and Medium Hypercar tyres available, moving away from the Hard compounds used in previous years. This change aims to add complexity to race strategies, especially with potential variable weather conditions. In the LMGT3 category, Goodyear’s Eagle Medium tyre returns for what is expected to be the last appearance of yellow-labelled Eagles this season.
Support Races
The weekend includes support events from the Formula Regional Japanese Championship and Porsche Carrera Cup Japan, with the latter’s championship closely contested—Sky Racing’s Iori Kimura leads Hyper Water Racing’s Kazuhisa Urabe by just one point.
Peugeot’s Performance Outlook
Peugeot Sport’s technical director Olivier Jansonnie expressed uncertainty regarding the competitiveness of the 9X8 models this weekend, despite recent podium finishes at CoTA. “It’s hard to play the game of predictions,” he remarked, noting the evolving competition.
Circuit Alterations
Changes have been made to the runoff area at Turn 1 following safety concerns from last year, where loose bricks had caused significant disruptions. A new surface aims to enhance driver safety and minimize incidents.
Broadcasting Team Adjustments
Darren Turner will replace Ant Davidson in the WEC TV booth alongside Martin Haven and Graham Goodwin. Turner brings experience with seven prior WEC starts at Fuji, including a notable win in 2013.
As the WEC heads into this landmark event, teams are braced for dynamic strategies and fierce competition on the track, setting the stage for what promises to be an unforgettable race day.
