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.

Marcelo Hahn returns to GT Open as Porsche tops Barcelona test. Familiar names and new line-ups set stage for 2026 exciting season.
Photo Credit: GT Sport | International GT Open

Hahn headlines comebacks while Porsche sets the pace in 2026 International GT Open testing

Karishma Persad03 mins

The two sun-soaked test days at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya not only delivered competitive lap times but also marked the welcome return of several popular figures to the 2026 International GT Open paddock. Among them, Marcelo Hahn’s comeback stood out, as the experienced Brazilian prepares for a fresh chapter in his GT career. Marcelo Hahn…

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Fach Auto Tech and ZRS Motorsport share top honours as Porsche teams impress in 2026 GT Open pre-season testing at Barcelona.
Photo Credit: GT Sport | International GT Open

Porsche teams share top honours in 2026 Barcelona International GT Open testing

Karishma Persad03 mins

The opening day of the2026 International GT Open non-mandatory testing session organised by GT Sport at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya provided an ideal showcase for Porsche machinery under sunny, mild conditions. With the 2026 International GT Open season approaching, two debuting Porsche teams immediately set the benchmark. Fach Auto Tech and ZRS Motorsport shared top honours…

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Villorba Corse unveils Moncini and Testa for 2026 GT Open, marking a new Lamborghini-supported chapter with youthful ambition.
Photo Credit: GT Sport | International GT Open

Villorba Corse confirms young driver line-up for 2026 International GT Open with Lamborghini

Karishma Persad03 mins

Villorba Corse has officially launched a new chapter by confirming its “supported by Lamborghini” status, following the announcement of its partnership with Lamborghini. At the same time, the Italian team revealed its driver line-up for the 2026 International GT Open season. As a result, the team will field a #63 Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo2 in…

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GT World Challenge (GTWC) Global 2026 begins with four events in three weeks as Mercedes-AMG defends its dominant streak.
Photo Credit: SRO

2026 GTWC launches with racing across four continents

Karishma Persad03 mins

Season 8 of the GT World Challenge (GTWC) Global powered by AWS is set to launch in spectacular fashion, with four race events across three weeks kicking off the 2026 campaign. With grids forming on four continents and 10 manufacturers battling for supremacy, the new season promises intense competition from the very first lights out….

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Grupo Prom Racing returns to International GT Open with Hernández driving Mercedes AMG GT3 in new MANNOL livery.

Grupo Prom Racing returns to International GT Open with Mercedes Entry

Karishma Persad03 mins

Grupo Prom Racing Team has officially confirmed its return to the International GT Open for the 2026 season. The Mexican squad will embark on its second consecutive campaign, signalling continuity and growing ambition within the competitive GT racing landscape. Furthermore, the team introduces a fresh visual identity, with its Mercedes-AMG GT3 set to run in…

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PTT Racing joins 2026 International GT Open with a BMW M4 GT3 Evo, pairing rising talent Fabian Dybionka with experienced Hubert Darmetko.
Photo Credit: GT Sport | International GT Open

PTT Racing commits to full 2026 International GT Open campaign

Karishma Persad03 mins

Poland’s PTT Racing has confirmed its entry into the 2026 International GT Open, marking another boost for Polish representation on the grid. The team will field a brand-new BMW M4 GT3 Evo for the full season, signalling clear intent to compete at a high level. As a result, PTT Racing becomes the third Polish outfit…

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Over 50 GT cars headline Phillip Island’s GTWC Australia and GT4 openers, with record GT4 entries and new manufacturers joining.
Photo Credit: SRO

Record grids and new manufacters headline 2026 GTWC Australia and GT4 Australia season openers at Phillip Island

Karishma Persad03 mins

The 2026 Australian GT season will launch in emphatic fashion as more than 50 cars prepare to take on the iconic Phillip Island Circuit during the opening round of the Shannons SpeedSeries. Both GT World Challenge Australia (GTWC) powered by AWS and Monochrome GT4 Australia will begin their 2026 campaigns with strong grids and rising…

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Toyota GR Supra continues as the official safety car for 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Asia and Japan Cup after SRO extends its partnership.
Photo Credit: SRO

SRO extends Toyota Safety Car partnership for 2026 GTWC Asia and Japan Cup

Karishma Persad03 mins

SRO Motorsports Group Asia has confirmed an extension of its Official Safety Car Partnership with Toyota Gazoo Racing for the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Asia and Japan Cup seasons. The partnership continues a relationship that began in 2022, when the GR Supra first took on safety car duties across SRO’s Asian GT championships. Since…

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BMW will race the M3 Touring 24H at the 2026 Nürburgring 24 after an April Fools’ concept sparked huge fan interest.
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BMW builds M3 Touring GT racer for 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours

Karishma Persad04 mins

BMW will field a unique new race car at the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours after transforming what began as an April Fools’ joke into a real competition machine. The German manufacturer has confirmed that the BMW M3 Touring 24H will compete in the SPX invitational class during the endurance classic at the Nordschleife on May…

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Kelvin van der Linde explains how Charles Weerts helped him adapt quickly and improve across the 2025 GT season.
Photo Credit: SRO/JEP

Kelvin van der Linde on working with Charles Weerts at BMW in 2025: “He’s made me a very good driver this year”

Karishma Persad03 mins

Adapting to a new manufacturer in GT racing demands precision, patience and the right guidance. For Kelvin van der Linde, the transition to BMW machinery became far smoother thanks to the support of teammate Charles Weerts. Throughout the season, van der Linde relied heavily on Weerts’ experience with the BMW platform. As a result, the…

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