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The 6 Hours of Fuji (25 to 27 September) marks the next challenge for Proton Competition in the FIA World Endurance Championship, with the 2026 season entering its final stage. With just three races remaining, Christian and Michael Ried\u2019s squad will be looking to build on its best result of the season at the previous round at the Circuit of the Americas and challenge at the sharp end of the LMGT3 field.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fuji Speedway has proved a happy hunting ground for the German team in the past, with two FIA WEC class victories and three podium finishes to its name at the Japanese circuit. The focus now turns to maximising the performance of the team\u2019s two Ford Mustang LMGT3 as Proton Competition targets its breakthrough result of the 2026 season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eric Powell, Sebastian Priaulx and Ben Tuck will once again share the #77 Mustang, while Stefano Gattuso, Giammarco Levorato and Logan Sargeant will take the wheel of the #88 car. Both crews demonstrated race-leading pace at the previous round in the United States and will be looking to carry that momentum into the Far East.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy last time at Fuji was in 2022 but I love that place \u2013 it\u2019s an amazing track,\u201d said Priaulx. \u201cI\u2019m really looking forward to getting back there, as the fans are so enthusiastic. We\u2019re getting closer each time to that podium so I think we\u2019re due one now. The car was strong there last year so I\u2019m feeling positive going into this one.\u201d
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At 4.563 kilometres in length, Fuji Speedway combines one of the longest straights in motorsport with a flowing and technically demanding infield section, creating a unique challenge for drivers and teams alike. With weather conditions often playing a significant role at the circuit, maintaining focus and adapting quickly will be key to achieving a strong result.
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The race will be broadcast live and in full on free-to-air channel Eurosport 1 in Germany and will also be available worldwide via the FIA WEC+ streaming service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Friday 25 September<\/strong>
10:15 \u2013 11:45 Practice 1
(03:15 \u2013 04:45 CEST)
14:30 \u2013 16:00 Practice 2
(07:30 \u2013 09:00 CEST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday 26 September<\/strong>
09:30 \u2013 10:30 Practice 3
(02:30 \u2013 03:30 CEST)
14:00 \u2013 14:30 Qualifying
(07:00 \u2013 07:30 CEST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday 27 September<\/strong>
11:00 \u2013 17:00 Race
(04:00 \u2013 10:00 CEST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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