Pit Debrief

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Pit Debrief

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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.

International GT Open 2026 begins at Portimão with 29 cars, eight brands and fierce competition across all classes.
Photo Credit: GT Sport | International GT Open

International GT Open returns with strong grid for 2026 season opener

Karishma Persad05 mins

The 2026 season of the International GT Open is set to begin next weekend at the iconic Autódromo Internacional do Algarve. As tradition dictates, the challenging Portuguese circuit will host the opening round on 18–19 April, offering drivers a demanding 4.684-kilometre layout defined by elevation changes and technical complexity. Following a landmark 20th anniversary season,…

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AF Corse fields five Ferrari 296 GT3 cars for GT Open 2026, with strong line-ups across Pro, Pro-Am and Am classes.
Photo Credit: GT Sport | International GT Open

AF Corse targets 2026 International GT Open success with five Ferrari 296 GT3 entries

Karishma Persad03 mins

Few teams command as much influence in the International GT Open as AF Corse. Year after year, the Italian outfit shapes the competitive landscape, and for 2026, it arrives once again with a formidable presence. In 2026, AF Corse commits to a five-car, full-season International GT Open programme, all built around the latest Ferrari 296…

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Baron Motorsport enters GT Open 2026 with Andrzej and Adrian Lewandowski in a Ferrari 296 GT3, targeting success in Am class.
Photo Credit: GT Sport | International GT Open

Baron Motorsport confirms Lewandowski duo for 2026 International GT Open

Karishma Persad02 mins

Baron Motorsport has confirmed its participation in the 2026 edition of the International GT Open. As a long-standing presence in international GT racing, the Austrian outfit continues its tradition of competing with Ferrari machinery. Led by Philipp Baron, the team will once again field a Ferrari 296 GT3, reinforcing its commitment to the series and…

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Team Motopark confirms Mansell and Götz for its #71 Mercedes-AMG, combining youth and experience for the 2026 GT Open season.
Photo Credit: GT Sport | International GT Open

Team Motopark confirms strong line-up for #71 Mercedes-AMG for 2026 International GT Open season

Karishma Persad02 mins

Team Motopark has confirmed the driver line-up for its #71 Mercedes-AMG entry in the 2026 International GT Open, pairing rising talent Christian Mansell with seasoned GT racer Maximilian Götz. The Oschersleben-based squad will field the green-and-black, Boll-backed car with high expectations following a successful previous season. This announcement strengthens Motopark’s ambitions, as the team blends…

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Team Motopark unveils first 2026 GT Open drivers as it aims to defend both titles with a strong Mercedes-AMG GT3 line-up.
Photo Credit; GT Sport | International GT Open

Team Motopark reveals first drivers for 2026 International GT Open title defence

Karishma Persad02 mins

German outfit Team Motopark has firmly set its ambitions on retaining its dominance as it approaches the 2026 International GT Open season. After securing both the Drivers’ and Teams’ titles last year, the Oschersleben-based squad now looks to build on that success with a refreshed and competitive driver line-up. Led by Timo Rumpfkeil, the team…

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Olimp Racing confirms two Ferrari 296 GT3 entries for 2026 GT Open, maintaining drivers and targeting Pro-Am and Am success.
Photo Credit: GT Sport | International GT Open

Olimp Racing commits to 2026 International GT Open campaign with two Ferrari 296 GT3 entries

Karishma Persad03 mins

Olimp Racing has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to the International GT Open, signalling both continuity and ambition ahead of the 2026 season. As the Polish outfit prepares for its sixth full campaign in the series, it aims to build on a proven formula of consistency, competitive driver pairings, and technical evolution. With two Ferrari 296…

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Dinamic GT commits to a full 2026 International GT Open season with Porsche 911 GT3 R Evo and a strong Pro-Am driver pairing.
Photo Credit: GT Sport | International GT Open

Dimanic GT commits to full International GT Open in 2026

Karishma Persad03 mins

Dinamic GT has confirmed that it will contest the full International GT Open season in 2026, fielding a Porsche 911 GT3 R Evo. The announcement marks a significant milestone for the Parma-based team, which has previously achieved strong results in selected appearances but has never before competed across an entire calendar. A history of strong…

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Wright Motorsports claims GTWC America Pro-Am podium and GT America top three at Sonoma, marking a strong start to the 2026 season.
Photo Credit: SRO | Fabian Lagunas

Wright Motorsports impresses with GTWC America Pro-Am podium and GT America success at Sonoma

Karishma Persad05 mins

Wright Motorsports opened its 2026 SRO America campaign in impressive fashion at Sonoma Raceway, securing multiple podium finishes across categories. Wright Motorsports delivered a standout performance in GT World Challenge (GTWC) America powered by AWS, while also achieving success in GT America. Dave Musial Jr. and Ryan Yardley led the charge with a Pro-Am podium…

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Track Focused enters full 2026 International GT Open season with Darren and James Kell in McLaren 720S, targeting progress in Pro-Am campaign.
Photo Credit: GT Sport | International GT Open

Track Focused expands programme in 2026 International GT Open with Kell father-and-son line-up

Karishma Persad03 mins

Track Focused has confirmed its first full campaign in the 2026 International GT Open, marking a significant step forward after a successful debut last year. The British squad, founded in 2009 by Sean Cooper and based in Ellesmere Port, will field its striking orange McLaren 720S GT3 throughout the 2026 season. Previously, the team sampled…

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