News | July 2, 2026

Michelin 24H SERIES Confirms Thrilling 2026/2027 Middle East Trophy Calendar - Including Brand New YAS 12 HOURS

Electrifying three event Middle East series revealed with 6hr, 12hr and 24hr races
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•    Creventic very excited to officially reveal full three-event Middle East Trophy 
•    Enhanced championship to blast into life with new YAS 12 HOURS race
•    Back-to-back weekends in January for Michelin 24H DUBAI and 6H ABU DHABI
•    Championship underlines commitment to the region with superb calendar 

Gennep, Netherlands (2 July 2026):
Creventic is proud and excited in equal measure to officially confirm the full calendar for the 2026/2027 Michelin 24H SERIES Middle East Trophy, unveiling a fantastic three-event schedule featuring the newly created YAS 12 HOURS, the cornerstone Michelin 24H DUBAI in its traditional January position and the Michelin 6H ABU DHABI as the season finale.

 

Underscoring the huge commitment of Creventic to top quality international motorsport within the Gulf region, today’s announcement also confirms the ambition of the Middle East Trophy organisers to deliver the very best events possible for teams, drivers and, very importantly, race fans too.

 

Beginning with the inaugural YAS 12 HOURS on 12/13 December, the plan is for the non-stop 12-hour race at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina Circuit to become a staple of global endurance racing in the years to come. Indeed, Creventic is extremely proud to undertake this notable opportunity and delighted to have the chance to organise the YAS 12 HOURS on a long-term basis every December.

 

Following the championship opener, the series will move on to Dubai Autodrome for the championship’s flagship twice-round-the-clock Michelin 24H DUBAI. Always one of the most heavily subscribed races in endurance competition, this event will take place across 8/9/10 January. 

 

Drivers and teams will then head back to Yas Marina Circuit for the finale, the annual Michelin 6H ABU DHABI which will take place over 16/17 January. Competitors and fans of Creventic racing will note this means the calendar has reverted to its traditional order – last year, of course, the 6H ABU DHABI came before the 24H DUBAI.

The race weekend format for each of the three Middle East Trophy events has also been confirmed with two CR Track Days to precede each meeting, providing fantastic circuit time for the teams and drivers taking part. There will then be additional free practice, qualifying and the races themselves.

 

Year-on-year the Michelin 24H SERIES Middle East Trophy has delivered outstanding competition, tremendous racing and boasted huge grids and the mouth-watering 2026/2027 championship looks set to well and truly deliver once again with a superb calendar. The Michelin 8H QATAR, originally scheduled to take place in December, has been postponed due to logistical challenges in the region.

 

Helen Roukens, General Manager at Creventic:
“We’re really proud to add the YAS 12 HOURS to our calendar. The Middle East has always been one of our most exciting destinations, and the strong entry numbers last season show there’s real potential to keep growing here. Having all three events scheduled so close together is a great next step, and we’re looking forward to delivering a strong winter season for our teams and drivers.”

 

For all the latest news from the Michelin 24H SERIES Middle East Trophy and the Michelin 24H SERIES European Series, visit www.24hseries.com 

2026/2027 Michelin 24H SERIES Middle East Trophy Calendar
YAS 12 HOURS – Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi – 12/13 December 
Michelin 24H DUBAI – Dubai Autodrome, Dubai – 8/9/10 January
Michelin 6H ABU DHABI – Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi – 16/17 January