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Category: GT Racing

GT racing features high-performance sports cars battling in endurance and sprint events. It blends speed, engineering, and close competition. Pit Debrief brings you the latest GT racing news and insights.

Eight manufacturers and 18 drivers confirmed for 2026 Macau FIA GT World Cup
Photo Credit: FIA & Macau Grand Prix Organizing Committee

Eight manufacturers and 18 drivers confirmed for 2026 Macau FIA GT World Cup

Karishma Persad013 mins

The FIA has confirmed an 18-car entry list for the ninth FIA GT World Cup, which will take place during the 73rd Macau Grand Prix from 19–22 November 2026. The field features some of international GT racing’s leading drivers, including former winners Maro Engel, Raffaele Marciello and Augusto Farfus, alongside representatives from a record eight…

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2026 Macau Grand Prix confirms record 68-driver entry across three FIA World Cups
Photo Credit: FIA & Macau Grand Prix Organizing Committee

2026 Macau Grand Prix confirms record 68-driver entry across three FIA World Cup competitions

Karishma Persad010 mins

The FIA has confirmed capacity grids across all three World Cups for the 73rd Macau Grand Prix, with a record 68 drivers representing 34 countries and territories set to compete at the iconic Guia Circuit from 19–22 November 2026. The event will feature 26 drivers in the FIA Formula Regional (FR) World Cup, 24 in…

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IMSA and SRO scrap the December Daytona GT3 BoP test over unplanned manufacturer costs, while keeping technical cooperation alive.
Photo Credit: SRO | Fabian Lagunas

IMSA and SRO cancel planned Daytona GT3 BoP test over rising costs

Karishma Persad07 mins

The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) and SRO Motorsports Group have cancelled their planned joint Balance of Performance (BoP) test at Daytona International Speedway in December 2026, citing substantial additional costs for manufacturers and customer racing teams. The two organisations confirmed their decision on Thursday, 15 October, following extensive discussions with their manufacturer partners. The…

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Porsche heads to Macau with Heinrich, Preining, Picariello, and Boccolacci as the AO Racing Rexy makes its FIA GT World Cup debut in 2027.
Photo Credit: AO Racing

Rexy set for Macau debut as Porsche confirms four-car FIA GT World Cup line-up

Karishma Persad012 mins

Porsche has confirmed a four-car entry for the 2026 FIA GT World Cup in Macau, with Laurin Heinrich, Thomas Preining, Alessio Picariello and Dorian Boccolacci set to compete at the Guia Circuit from 19–22 November. The German manufacturer will return to the prestigious street race with Absolute Racing and its associated operations as it targets…

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Audi announces Earl Bamber and Joel Eriksson for the 2026 FIA GT World Cup in Macau, as it pursues its first Macau win since 2016.
Photo Credit: FIA World Endurance Championship | DPPI

Audi confirms Bamber and Eriksson for two-car Macau FIA GT World Cup challenge

Karishma Persad09 mins

Audi Sport Asia has confirmed Earl Bamber and Joel Eriksson for its two-car entry in the 2026 FIA GT World Cup, with the pair set to compete at Macau’s Guia Circuit from 19–22 November. Bamber will make his return to the event for the first time since 2023, switching from Porsche to an Audi R8…

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Optimum Motorsport reunites with Joe Osborne for the Barcelona GT Open finale, where Ford Koch makes his European GT3 racing debut.
Photo Credit: GT Sport | International GT Open

Optimum Motorsport confirms GT Open return with Ford Koch and Joe Osborne

Karishma Persad09 mins

Former International GT Open champions Optimum Motorsport will return to the championship for the 2026 season finale at Barcelona, fielding a McLaren 720S GT3 EVO for American newcomer Ford Koch and experienced British driver Joe Osborne. The pairing will compete in the Pro category at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on 23–25 October, marking Koch’s first…

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Schubert Motorsport joins the International GT Open Barcelona finale with Darmetko and Dybionka after PTT Racing's Monza accident.
Photo Credit: GT Sport | International GT Open

Schubert Motorsport confirms 2026 GT Open debut with Darmetko and Dybionka

Karishma Persad05 mins

Schubert Motorsport will make its International GT Open debut at the 2026 season finale in Barcelona, fielding a BMW M4 GT3 EVO for Polish drivers Hubert Darmetko and Fabian Dybionka in the Pro-Am category. The Oschersleben-based German outfit will join the championship for the first time on 23–25 October, bringing extensive GT3 experience and a…

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DTM strengthens its Road to DTM programme in 2027 with €1.5 million in funding and a €620,000 package for the GT Masters champion.
Photo Credit: ADAC Motorsport | Gruppe C Photography

DTM announces €1.5 million Road to DTM development programme for 2027

Karishma Persad07 mins

The DTM has announced significant changes to its Road to DTM development programme for 2027, introducing a combined prize fund of approximately €1.5 million to support young drivers progressing through the German motorsport ladder. The expanded programme will provide financial and practical assistance across four levels of competition, beginning with the German Kart Championship and…

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Abt and Lamborghini extend their partnership, confirming two Temerario GT3s for the 2027 DTM alongside an expanded motorsport programme.
Photo Credit: ADAC Motorsport | Gruppe C Photography

Abt expands Lamborghini partnership with DTM and Nürburgring 24 Hours programmes for 2027

Karishma Persad06 mins

Abt Sportsline and Lamborghini will continue their DTM partnership in 2027 after agreeing a multi-year extension that will also expand their collaboration across other motorsport programmes. Red Bull Team Abt will once again field two Lamborghini Temerario GT3s in the DTM, with the team setting its sights on returning to championship contention after a development-focused…

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