[5] The Imola event would later replace Monza as the Italian round on the schedule, while the series will make its first visit to Qatar to start the season, allowing hotter weather than Sebring.

The 6 Hours of São Paulo, which was last visited by the WEC in 2014 alongside the Lone Star Le Mans round that was previously hosted in 2020 would also make their return to the calendar.

[5] The prologue was originally scheduled to happen on 24 and 25 February but was delayed due to shipping issues.

[6] The number of entries was capped at 37 cars due to garage limitations at Imola and the Circuit of the Americas.

Frédéric Lequien, CEO of Le Mans Endurance Management, outlined a goal to increase the grid size in future seasons.