British endurance racing stalwart TF Sport has finalised its driver line-up for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship LMGT3 category, blending experienced champions with fresh additions. The move ensures that the team will continue to compete at the sharp end of the grid while integrating new talent to strengthen its campaign.
TF Sport enjoyed a strong 2025 season, clinching two victories – in Lusail and at Fuji – and finishing fifth and sixth in the final standings with its two Corvette Z06 LMGT3.Rs. Building on that momentum, the team has confirmed a mix of returning drivers and new faces to drive both cars in the upcoming season.
TF Sport #33 entry: Experience and proven winners to underline 2026 WEC campaign
The re-selected #33 Corvette will retain two key figures from 2025: two-time FIA WEC LMGTE Am champion Ben Keating and 2024 European Le Mans Series (ELMS) LMP2 title-holder Jonny Edgar. They will be joined by Corvette factory driver Nicky Catsburg, returning to the series for the first time since winning the LMGTE Am championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans alongside Keating in 2023.
Catsburg brings an extensive endurance racing pedigree, including in-class victories at the Rolex 24 At Daytona, 12 Hours of Sebring, and Nürburgring 24 Hours. He fills the seat vacated by Daniel Juncadella, who is departing to make his Hypercar debut with Genesis.
The combination of Keating, Edgar, and Catsburg gives the #33 car a wealth of experience and proven winning capability, setting TF Sport up to challenge for podiums and championship points from the season-opening Qatar 1812km onwards.
TF Sport #34 entry: Fresh dynamics in a re-numbered car
The sister #34 Corvette Z06 LMGT3.R blends continuity with new additions. Returning driver Charlie Eastwood, reigning ELMS LMGT3 champion and 2020 LMGTE Am Le Mans winner, will lead the car alongside two new teammates: Peter Dempsey and Salih Yoluç.
Dempsey, a seasoned Irish driver, has achieved notable success in both GT racing and single-seaters. He famously captured victory in Indy Lights in 2013 in a four-wide photo-finish at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, winning by a record 0.0026 seconds.
Yoluç, representing Racing Team Turkey by TF, re-joins the team after a five-year absence from FIA WEC. The Istanbul-born racer boasts multiple victories with TF Sport in LMGTE Am at Le Mans and has also triumphed in the ELMS, Asian Le Mans Series, Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup, and the 24 Hours of Spa. His return adds both international experience and a strong connection to the team’s history.
Balancing legacy and progress
With this carefully curated six-driver line-up, TF Sport ensures a seamless blend of continuity and change for 2026. Returning champions Keating and Eastwood provide stability, while Catsburg, Dempsey, and Yoluç inject fresh energy and experience from other top-level series. This combination positions TF Sport to remain a force in LMGT3, aiming for victories and consistent points finishes throughout the eight-round championship.
The team’s preparation reflects a thoughtful strategy: maintain momentum from recent seasons while integrating new talent capable of sustaining long-term success in endurance racing.
