The 2026 CEC provisional calendar has been officially announced, and a brand-new competition format has been released.

On November 9th, after fierce competition in Chengdu, Ningbo, Pingtan, and Tianjin, the 2025 Xiaomi China Endurance Championship (CEC) Annual Awards Ceremony concluded, with the winners of various CEC awards being announced. At the same time, the tentative calendar for the 2026 CEC was officially announced, along with a new race format. The national endurance championship will be further upgraded, and efforts will be made to build bridges for international racing exchange.

Racing Spirit Unites Us, Gratitude for the Season's Companionship

At the awards banquet, He Jiandong, Vice Chairman of the China Automobile and Motorcycle Sports Federation, delivered the opening speech. He emotionally recalled the highlights of the entire season: "**Everyone strived for excellence throughout the year, fully embodying the spirit of sportsmanship, teamwork, and pushing limits. This year, CEC welcomed Xiaomi as its title sponsor, and we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Xiaomi and other companies that have shown concern for and participated in the event." He Jiandong stated that the China Automobile and Motorcycle Sports Federation (CAMF) will continue to increase its support for the event, working hand in hand with Weitian Sports to provide a better racing environment and atmosphere for more participants, sponsors, media friends, and spectators, jointly promoting Chinese motorsport to new heights.

Three Major Breakthroughs in 2025, Striving to Bridge International Events in 2026

Zhong Min, General Manager of Zhejiang Weitian Sports Co., Ltd., summarized the breakthroughs and highlights of the 2025 season from three dimensions:

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Xiaomi becomes the title sponsor of the China Endurance Championship for the first time. We thank Xiaomi and all our partners for injecting strong momentum into Chinese motorsport.

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The CEC added the GTL category this year, providing valuable data for domestic racing car development and becoming a major highlight of this season.

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Multiple teams in the National Cup have deepened their cooperation with domestic brands, and an increasing number of domestically produced racing aftermarket parts and accessories are appearing in national-level events, showcasing the strength and confidence of "Made in China."

Looking ahead to 2026, CEC will partner with the 24 Hours of Europe to jointly promote endurance racing in Asia. Creventic, the organizer of the 24 Hours of Europe, will come to CEC in 2026 to participate in the technical and operational aspects of the race; they will also bring top European teams and drivers to participate in CEC races. Simultaneously, the 24 Hours of Europe will invite CEC's top drivers to compete overseas, qualifying directly for the Abu Dhabi 6 Hours endurance race in January 2027, truly realizing "Chinese racing going global."

2026 Race Calendar Released: Reaching China's Top Circuits

At the awards ceremony, the provisional race calendar for the 2026 CEC was officially announced, featuring 4+1 races throughout the year, traversing the heart of major Chinese cities and reaching China's top circuits:

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R1 Shanghai 4 Hours (April 24-26)

The season opener will take place at China's only F1 circuit – the Shanghai International Circuit – igniting the competition with a 4-hour endurance race.

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R2 Zhuhai 4 Hours (June 12-14)

In June, the race moves to the Zhuhai International Circuit, a hub for teams from the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area and a favorite track for Chinese drivers. They will compete in their second 4-hour race here.

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R3 Tianjin 4 Hours (September 11-13)

The third round of the season will take place at the FIA-certified Grade 2 circuit in North China – the Tianjin V1 International Circuit, a crucial points battleground in the middle of the season.

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R4 Wuhan 6 Hours (October 23-25)

The race will be held at the Wuhan International Circuit, with the race duration increased to 6 hours for the first time. This will undoubtedly place higher demands on driver stamina and car stability.

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R5 12 Hours (TBA)

The final battle is highly anticipated, with a potential 12-hour extreme challenge. This will be the decisive battleground for endurance drivers.

Endurance Upgrade, Race Format Aligned with International Standards

CEC Race Director Zhao Dan officially released the 2026 season's upgraded race format plan:

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Technological Upgrade: Fully introduce the Mylaps Driver ID system to achieve accurate tracking and real-time analysis of driver data.

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Group Optimization: Re-divide groups based on car type and performance to improve competitive fairness and entertainment value.

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Upgraded Duration: Each race in the 2026 CEC finals will start at 4 hours, gradually increasing to 6 hours and even 12 hours, truly showcasing the charm of Chinese endurance racing and testing the limits of team strategy, endurance, and teamwork.

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Registration Rules: GT Cup: Each car is limited to 2-3 participants, with only 1 professional driver allowed; National Cup: Each car is limited to 2-4 participants. This arrangement aims to align with international racing standards—especially for GT Cup teams, who, after experiencing the CEC, can seamlessly transition to international endurance racing. **

A Moment of Glory: A Tribute to Every Passion

Under the flashing lights, the roar of the engines still seemed to echo in our ears, and the passion of the sprint remained in our hearts. The meticulous collaboration of every team, the extreme driving of every driver, the selfless dedication of every staff member, coupled with the strong support of our partners and the extensive coverage from our media friends, together forged a glorious chapter in the 2025 season! During the awards ceremony, the winners of various awards, including Driver of the Year, Team of the Year, and Best Partner, were announced one by one.

Best Partner Award

Best Partner of the Year

Xiaomi

Excellent Partner Award

GT Cup GT3 AM Group Annual Driver Champions and Runners-up**

Champion: Wu Yifan/Liu Zichen

Runners-up: Cao Qikuan, Zhang Yaqi, Lu Zhiwei

GT Cup GT4 PRO Group Annual Driver Champion**

Champion: Yang Shuo/Dong Junbo

GT Cup GTL1 Group Annual Driver Champion and Runner-up

Champion: Zhang Yameng/Jiang Peihong/Wang Hao

Runner-up: Lin Xinlin/Zhang Yue

GT Cup GTL2 Group Annual Driver Champion, Runner-up, and Third Place

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Champion: Chen Liang/Wang Tao

Runner-up: Lü Yan/Ding Yuanlei

Third Place: Mi Qiyu

GT Cup TCE Group Annual Driver Champion, Runner-up, and Third Place

Champion: Zhang Zecheng/Liu Donghan

Runner-up: Yang Yang

Third Place: Wen Jiangtao

National Cup 2000T Group Annual Driver Champion, Runner-up, and Third Place


Champion: Jiang Hao

Runner-up: Yang Yang/Yu Shuang

Third Place: Liu Ning

National Cup 1600T Group Annual Driver Champion, Runner-up, and Third Place

Champion: Wang Junyao

Runner-up: Ren Tingyi

Third Place: Yan Shaoling

National Cup 2000 Group Annual Driver Champion, Runner-up, and Third Place


Champion: Li Huiyong

Runner-up: Sun Tao

Third Place: Shi Jiajun

National Cup 1600 Group Annual Driver Champion, Runner-up, and Third Place

Champion: Zhang Youlin

Runner-up: Sang Si'en

Third Place: Zhang Yu/Chen Xiaolong

Annual Outstanding Team

326 Racing Teams

StarFusion Racing

YOUME

Beijing Feizi Racing Team

LTC RACING

OK Racing

Shanxi Luminous Racing

Beijing WingsRacing Team

DTM Racing

CRI China Racing International Team

DFF by Force Racing

Xi'an Carman Racing

GYT Racing Team

LEVEL Motorsports CRS Racing Team, Zongheng Racing Team, Ultimate Racing

Excellent Racing Team

(*The above rankings are in no particular order)

GT Cup GT3 Group Annual Team Champion

326 Racing Team

GT Cup GT4 Group Annual Team Champion

LEVEL Motorsports

GT Cup GTL1 Group Annual Team Champion

StarFusion Racing

GT Cup GTL2 Group Annual Team Champion

Beijing Feizi Racing Team

GT Cup TCE Group Annual Team Champion

OK Racing

National Cup 2000T Group Annual Team Champion

Shanxi Brilliant Racing Team

National Cup 1600T Group Annual Team Champion

DTM Racing

National Cup 2000 Group Annual Team Champion

Beijing WingsRacing Team

National Cup 1600 Group Annual Team Champion

Xi'an Carman Racing

As the lights dim and the engines fade into the distance, the smoke of the 2025 season may have cleared, but the story of China's endurance racing has only just begun. In 2026, we will join hands with more partners who love speed and embrace challenges to reach even farther tracks and embrace longer days and nights. Let us look forward to the next endurance journey, the next burst of passion!