Mercedes-AMG leads Porsche by seven points in 2026 GTWC global standings

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Mercedes-AMG has moved back to the top of the 2026 GTWC powered by AWS global standings after a busy run of races across America, Asia, Europe and Australia.

Only seven points now separate the German brand from Porsche, with the 2026 campaign already passing one-third distance. After 10 of 29 rounds, Mercedes-AMG leads the Manufacturer Points Classification on 419 points, while Porsche sits second on 412. Ferrari holds third on 294, ahead of BMW M on 276 and Audi Sport on 268.

The season now enters another important phase, with GTWC America and GTWC Australia in action this weekend before the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa takes centre stage at the end of June.

Porsche seizes momentum at COTA

The recent run began at Circuit of the Americas on 25/26 April, where GTWC America held its second round of the season.

Porsche gained the upper hand in Texas as Wright Motorsports pair Dave Musial Jr. and Ryan Yardley took victory. Mikaël Grenier initially crossed the line first in the JMF Mercedes-AMG, but a post-race penalty dropped the car down the order.

That result handed Porsche an important boost. Moreover, McCann Racing added to the Weissach manufacturer’s points haul by completing the podium, which helped Porsche move to the top of the global standings with a nine-point advantage.

Asia and Europe deliver contrasting double-header

GTWC Asia and GTWC Europe then shared the spotlight across the weekend of 2/3 May, with Mandalika and Brands Hatch offering two very different challenges.

At Mandalika, Cheng Congfu and Yu Kuai led an FAW Audi Sport Asia Team Phantom one-two in the opening race. They used a well-timed safety car to beat the sister Audi of Andrés Pato and Jaxon Evans, while Sean Gelael’s Garage 75 Ferrari completed the podium on home soil.

However, Porsche responded in Race 2. Anthony Liu and Loek Hartog won for Phantom Global Racing, leading another strong result for Porsche as the Absolute Racing-run 911 finished second and the Evans/Pato Audi took third.

Meanwhile, Brands Hatch opened the GTWC Europe Sprint Cup season. Arthur Leclerc and Thomas Neubauer gave Ferrari victory for AF Corse in Race 1 after Verstappen Racing received a penalty for a yellow flag infringement.

Lionspeed had dominated the opening contest from pole before technical trouble ended its challenge. Nevertheless, the Porsche squad recovered in Race 2, as Ricardo Feller and Bastian Buus controlled the race to claim victory. Mercedes-AMG also strengthened its position with Verstappen Racing and Winward Racing finishing second and third.

Mercedes-AMG fights back in Australia

Porsche emerged from the Mandalika and Brands Hatch events with a much larger advantage, extending its lead over Mercedes-AMG to 46 points. However, the momentum shifted again one week later when GTWC Australia visited The Bend.

Tigani Motorsport delivered a dominant weekend for Mercedes-AMG in South Australia. Brendon Leitch and Sergio Pires won Race 1, before Jayden Ojeda and Paul Lucchitti added victory in Race 2.

That made Tigani the first team to complete a weekend sweep in 2026. In addition, Audi enjoyed a strong event with podiums for Team BRM and Melbourne Performance Centre, while ARGT added a Ferrari podium.

The Bend proved less productive for Porsche and BMW, which gave Mercedes-AMG the chance to cut deeply into Porsche’s global lead.

BMW joins winners’ list at Sebring

While Mercedes-AMG gained ground in Australia, GTWC America gave BMW a chance to respond at Sebring International Raceway.

JMF looked set to deliver another strong result with its Mercedes-AMG, but a smoky engine issue ended what had appeared to be a commanding run. As a result, Turner Motorsport’s Robby Foley and Justin Rothberg claimed BMW’s first global GTWC victory of 2026.

Dollahite Racing also made progress by finishing second with the Ford Mustang, while AF Corse completed the podium with Ferrari. Porsche filled the next three positions, but the combined impact of The Bend and Sebring reduced its advantage to just three points.

Monza swings the lead back to Mercedes-AMG

After a two-week break, GTWC Europe resumed at Monza for the third European event of the season.

Audi had not won a European Endurance Cup race since 2022, but Tresor Attempto ended that drought in dramatic fashion. The team made its pit stops under full-course yellow conditions during a race shaped by several accidents, including major incidents at both the start and finish.

Mercedes-AMG still secured a crucial result through Winward Racing, which finished second. McLaren also added important points as CSA Racing completed the podium.

That Monza result moved Mercedes-AMG back ahead of Porsche in the global standings. However, with only seven points between them, the lead could change again at the next opportunity.

Spa looms large in global title fight

The GTWC season now heads into a decisive summer spell. GTWC America races at Road Atlanta this weekend, while GTWC Australia visits Queensland Raceway.

Asia will return at Fuji in early July after the postponement of the Shanghai round. However, the biggest points opportunity comes at the end of June, when the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa headlines the global GT3 calendar.

With Mercedes-AMG on 419 points and Porsche on 412, both manufacturers enter the next phase knowing one strong weekend could reshape the championship again. Ferrari, BMW and Audi remain in the fight for third, while McLaren, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Ford and Chevrolet complete the current table.