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.
Officials cancelled the opening round of the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) after adverse weather conditions made racing unsafe at the Nürburgring. Snowfall and freezing temperatures plaguing the 2026 opener forced organisers to call off the four-hour race, the 71st ADAC Westfalenfahrt (NLS1). The race was scheduled to start at midday local time. Low temperatures and snow…
As reported by Sportscar365, Renger van der Zande will compete in the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours behind the wheel of HWA’s EVO.R, a modern recreation inspired by the iconic Mercedes 190E EVO II DTM machine from the 1990s. The Dutch driver, who currently competes in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with Acura, will take part…
SRO America has solidified its ongoing collaboration with Vbrick, naming the enterprise video technology provider as its Official Enterprise Video Partner. This partnership introduces an upgraded version of the SRO RaceControl platform, powered by Vbrick’s cutting-edge Live Experience Platform (LXP), designed to elevate how fans engage with SRO America’s live race broadcasts in the 2026…
As reported by Sportscar365, KCMG has confirmed its return to the Nürburgring 24 Hours with a Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo in 2026, marking the team’s first appearance in the race in three years. The Hong Kong-flagged squad will enter the No. 47 car in the top SP9 class while also undertaking an extensive campaign in the…
As reported by Sportscar365, Konrad Motorsport has confirmed a strengthened programme for this year’s Nürburgring 24 Hours after securing additional factory support from Lamborghini. The German team will field a Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO2 at the Nordschleife endurance classic. The car will be driven by Lamborghini factory drivers Christian Engelhart and Maximilian Paul alongside Nordschleife…
As reported by Sportscar365, ABT has unveiled two competitive driver line-ups for its pair of Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO2 entries ahead of this year’s Nürburgring 24 Hours. The German team will field two cars in the SP9 class at the Nordschleife endurance classic. Notably, past race winners Nicky Catsburg and Nick Yelloly will reunite in…
Max Verstappen will expand his endurance racing ambitions in 2026 after Verstappen Racing confirmed plans to compete in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring with a Mercedes-AMG GT3, run in partnership with Winward Racing and supported by Red Bull. The programme represents another significant step in Verstappen Racing’s growing GT3 activities and underlines the team’s long-term…
Polish outfit Good Speed Racing has announced its return to full-season competition in 2026, unveiling a revamped programme built around a brand-new Aston Martin Vantage GT3. The team confirmed the news on 7 March as it revealed its new car, sponsors, and driver line-up for the upcoming campaign. The team previously competed in the International…
The 2026 International GT Open season will welcome a full-time return of Aston Martin Vantage GT3 machinery, with new entrant Blackthorn Racing confirming its participation. The team will field the British marque in the championship’s competitive Pro-Am class, marking a significant addition to the GT Open grid. Blackthorn Racing enters the series as a prestigious…
Walkenhorst Motorsport has confirmed its driver line-ups for the Nürburgring 24 Hours, with a trio of Aston Martin factory drivers returning for another attempt at victory in the endurance classic. Nicki Thiim, Mattia Drudi and Christian Krognes will once again share a Walkenhorst-entered Aston Martin Vantage GT3 at the Nordschleife. The three works drivers previously…
