It does feel odd kicking off the season knowing that the most iconic manufacturer in modern endurance racing won't be on the grid this year.
![Frown :(](./images/smilies/frown.gif)
The season is this with the 24hr classic at Le Mans on 17/18 June.
1 / 2 Apr - WEC Prologue, Monza, ITA
16 April - 6 Hours of Silverstone, GBR
06 May - WEC 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, BEL
17/18 June - Le Mans 24 Hours, FRA
16 August - 6 Hours of Nürburgring, DEU
03 September - 6 Hours of Mexico, MEX
16 September - 6 Hours of Circuit of the Americas, USA
15 October - 6 Hours of Fuji, JAP
05 November - 6 Hours of Shanghai, CHN
18 November - 6 Hours of Bahrain, BAH
The grid for the first round has been announced and whilst it only has 28 entries, it is a quality field.
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