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Thierry Vermeulen outlines development, goals and long-term ambitions for success ahead of the 2026 DTM season.

Exclusive: Vermeulen targets consistency, growth and DTM success ahead of 2026 season

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

As Thierry Vermeulen continues to establish himself within the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM), his focus has naturally shifted from adaptation to refinement and success. Speaking exclusively to Pit Debrief, the Emil Frey Racing driver reflected not only on his recent development, but also on the areas he believes will prove decisive as he continues to…

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2026 International GT Open heads to Misano with close title fights across Pro, Pro-Am and Am as 29 cars prepare for Round 3.

Misano set for heated 2026 International GT Open championship fights across Pro, Pro-Am and Am

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

The 2026 International GT Open heads to Misano this weekend with attention split between a historic new venue and several increasingly close championship battles. The third round of the 2026 season marks the series’ first visit to the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli. However, while the new location brings added anticipation, the competitive focus remains…

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Target Racing returns to GT Open at Misano with Huilin Han driving a Ferrari 296 GT3 in the Am class at the series’ new venue.

Target Racing returns to International GT Open at Misano with Ferrari 296 GT3

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Target Racing will return to the International GT Open at Misano this weekend, adding another entry to the grid as the championship prepares for its first visit to the Italian circuit. The third round of the 2026 season already carries added significance because Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli appears on the GT Open calendar for…

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International GT Open heads to Misano for the first time as the Adriatic venue becomes the 22nd circuit in series history.

International GT Open heads to Misano for historic first visit

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

The 2026 International GT Open season will enter new territory this weekend as the championship visits Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli for the first time in its history. The third round of the campaign marks a significant milestone for the series. After 21 previous editions, Misano becomes the 22nd different circuit to host an International…

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Al Manar Racing returns to the International GT Open at Misano with Al Faisal Al Zubair and David Fumanelli in a Ferrari 296 GT3.

Al Manar Racing returns to International GT Open grid at Misano

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

Al Manar Racing will make its return to the International GT Open during this weekend’s round at Misano, marking an important comeback for one of the championship’s familiar and successful teams. The Omani outfit, which has built a strong reputation across international GT racing, now prepares to rejoin the grid with renewed ambitions and a…

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Christian Mansell and Maximilian Götz deliver a perfect Spa weekend for Team Motopark as Fach Auto Tech sweeps Pro-Am and Am in the GT Open 500.

2026 International GT Open | Round 2 – Spa-Francorchamps | Mansell and Götz dominate GT Open 500 to take championship lead

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago016 mins

The 2026 International GT Open season continued at Spa-Francorchamps with the first endurance race of the year, and the GT Open 500 delivered a decisive shift in the championship picture. After a competitive Portimão opener, Round 2 placed strategy, consistency, and adaptability at the forefront, with changing track conditions shaping the rhythm of the weekend….

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Porsche leads Mercedes-AMG by 10 points as Ferrari rises to third after Sebring in the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Manufacturers fight.

Porsche hold narrow lead in 2026 GTWC Manufacturers battle as Mercedes-AMG keeps pressure on

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

The 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) powered by AWS Global Manufacturers Championship may still sit in its early stages, but the fight already carries serious consequences. After 14 of 46 races across America, Asia, Australia and Europe, Porsche leads the way on 392 points, yet Mercedes-AMG sits only 10 points behind. That narrow margin tells…

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The 2026 GT Open heads to Spa for a 500km endurance race, with 32 cars, double points and fierce battles across three classes.

2026 GT Open 500 promises tight battles across classes at Spa

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

The International GT Open now moves from its lively season opener in Portugal to one of the championship’s standout fixtures: the GT Open 500 at Spa-Francorchamps. After an exciting first round at Portimão, teams and drivers head to the Ardennes for the season’s first endurance challenge. This year, Spa brings extra intensity. The race runs…

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JMF Motorsports and Dome Motorsport earn Mercedes-AMG podiums at Sebring after dramatic 2026 GTWC America and GT4 America battles.

JMF Motorsports delivers 2026 GTWC America podium at Sebring

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago08 mins

JMF Motorsports led the Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing effort at Sebring International Raceway with a hard-earned Pro-Am podium in the 2026 GTWC America powered by AWS. During a chaotic three-hour contest, Jason Daskalos and Lorcan Hanafin delivered the No. 27 JMF Motorsports Mercedes-AMG GT3 to third in class, earning their best result of the 2026…

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Optimum Motorsport returns to the International GT Open at Spa with Morgan Tillbrook and Ben Barnicoat racing its McLaren GT3 Evo in Pro-Am.

Optimum Motorsport returns to International GT Open with Tillbrook and Barnicoat at Spa

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

Optimum Motorsport will return to the International GT Open grid at Spa-Francorchamps with Morgan Tillbrook and Ben Barnicoat leading its Pro-Am challenge in the GT Open 500. The Wakefield-based team will field its #27 McLaren GT3 Evo for the Belgian endurance event, as it continues preparations for a busy GT3 programme. Tillbrook and Barnicoat already…

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