The FIA World Endurance Championship brings teams and manufacturers together for long-distance sports-car racing. Hypercar and LMGT3 competitors share the circuit while racing for separate class results. Several drivers take turns in the same car, so each entry's performance depends on the combined work of its crew.
An event builds through practice and class-specific qualifying before the endurance race. Pit stops include the management of fuel, tyres and driver changes, and reliability matters alongside outright speed. The 24 Hours of Le Mans is the championship's longest and best-known race, with other rounds offering their own endurance challenges.
The overall running order contains several different battles, and cars may be on different pit-stop schedules. Choosing a car number to follow in each class makes the race easier to understand. Comparing class position, gaps and recent stops gives useful context when returning to the action after time away.