What the competition is
An endurance race is measured across a long scheduled distance or duration, with pit stops and driver changes contributing to the contest. The overall leader and the LMGT3 class leader can be different cars. The WEC’s current class names should not be replaced with an old LMP1/GTE chart or with IMSA’s different category labels. Qualifying and Hyperpole are also separate sessions from the race.
Following the competition
Choose the class before interpreting a position or gap. A car behind the fastest prototypes overall may still be winning LMGT3. For long races, keep the actual race start, elapsed time and remaining duration separate from a programme block’s start. A session interruption or a scheduled broadcast segment does not create a new race.
| Detail | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Hypercar | The leading prototype category in WEC. |
| LMGT3 | A separate class sharing the event. |
| Overall position | Ranks cars across the race. |
| Class position | Compares cars within the relevant category. |
Questions about this guide
Can an LMGT3 winner finish behind Hypercars overall?
Yes. Class and overall classifications answer different questions.
Can I copy IMSA class labels into a WEC guide?
No. The championships use different category structures.