Team Leader and Driver, Ian James' Dual Role at Aston Martin | Beyond The Track | FIA WEC

Ian James balances between the rare dual role of team leader and driver in the Aston Martin Racing Team. At Le Mans, sleep is a luxury he can’t afford. Every decision, every lap, every call weighs on him as the team pushes forward. And once in a while, the pressure off track is just as intense as the battle on it. The official YouTube channel of the FIA World Endurance Championship. The FIA World Endurance Championship is the world’s premier international sportscar championship, contested over eight rounds across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. With multiple cars across two categories (Hypercar and LMGT3) all on track at the same time, the WEC is a sports car extravaganza that offers action, overtakes, excitement and entertainment for fans worldwide. 2026 Calendar: Qatar 1812KM - March 28 6 Hours of Imola - April 19 TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps - May 9 24 Hours of Le Mans - June 13-14 Rolex 6 Hours of Sao Paulo - July 12 Lone Star Le Mans Cota - September 6 6 Hours of Fuji - September 27 Bapco Energies 8 Hours of Bahrain - November 7