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Category: GTWC Europe

GTWC Europe is the premier GT3 championship, featuring elite teams and manufacturers across iconic circuits. It delivers intense sprint and endurance racing at the highest level. Pit Debrief covers all the latest GTWC Europe news and action.

Petrobelli, Gounon and Schiller top sessions at Paul Ricard as GT field prepares for qualifying and six-hour 2026 GTWC Europe showdown.
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2026 | GTWC Europe | Endurance | Circuit Paul Ricard | Bronze Test & Free Practice | Mercedes-AMG leads the way after busy opening day

Karishma Persad07 mins

The opening day of 2026 GTWC Europe track action at Circuit Paul Ricard delivered three distinct but closely connected sessions, each offering valuable insight into the competitive order ahead of race day. Firstly, Giacomo Petrobelli led the Bronze Test with a narrow margin, setting the tone for a tightly packed field. Subsequently, Jules Gounon placed…

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Lance Stroll gears up for 2026 GTWC Europe debut at Paul Ricard, chasing experience, enjoyment, and a rare shot at victory.
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Stroll eyes opportunity beyond F1 with GTWC Europe debut set for 2026 opener at Circuit Paul Ricard

Karishma Persad06 mins

Lance Stroll will step outside his usual F1 environment this weekend to take on a fresh and demanding challenge in the 2026 GTWC Europe. At Circuit Paul Ricard, the Canadian will pilot an Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 EVO run by Comtoyou Racing in a six-hour endurance race. Unlike the highly structured and intense world…

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Haase tops GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe Prologue at Paul Ricard as Audi and Porsche trade fastest laps ahead of the 2026 season opener.
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2026 GTWC Europe | Prologue | Tight margins define Paul Ricard Prologue ahead of season opener

Karishma Persad04 mins

Just days before the opening six-hour endurance race at Circuit Paul Ricard, the GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe powered by AWS officially launched its 2026 track action with the traditional Prologue at Circuit Paul Ricard. Therefore, with no time to lose, teams approached the sessions not only as a test but also as a crucial…

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2026 GTWC Europe begins at Paul Ricard with new cars, fresh talent, and format changes shaping the season opener.
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New cars, new faces: 2026 GTWC Europe begins at Circuit Paul Ricard

Karishma Persad04 mins

The GTWC Europe returns for the 2026 season with its traditional six-hour curtain-raiser at Circuit Paul Ricard. The race, which runs from 18:00 to midnight on Saturday, once again promises a blend of endurance, strategy, and high-level GT3 competition. As the championship evolves, organisers continue to refine the sporting format while manufacturers push technical boundaries….

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Thomas Preining joins 2026 GTWC Europe Pro line-up at Lionspeed GP, strengthening its Porsche assault with a proven champion.
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Lionspeed GP adds Thomas Preining to 2026 GTWC Europe roster

Karishma Persad03 mins

Lionspeed GP has strengthened its ambitions for the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe powered by AWS season by signing Porsche factory driver Thomas Preining. The Austrian will join the team’s Pro class effort, driving the No. 80 Porsche 911 GT3 R Evo in the Endurance Cup alongside Ricardo Feller and Bastian Buus. This move…

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Stroll will step away from his usual F1 duties to make a surprise appearance in GT racing during the April break in the 2026 season.
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Stroll set for GT World Challenge appearance during F1 break

Chiara Martin02 mins

Lance Stroll will step away from his usual F1 duties to make a surprise appearance to compete in the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup round at Paul Ricard during the April break The Canadian driver, who competes for Aston Martin in F1, will use the downtime between races to gain additional track time 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.
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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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Arthur Rougier begins 2026 GTWC Europe campaign at Paul Ricard aiming for Gold Cup success, building on strong McLaren partnership momentum.

Rougier eyes strong start to 2026 GTWC Europe Gold Cup campaign at Circuit Paul Ricard

Karishma Persad04 mins

Arthur Rougier will launch his 2026 GTWC Europe campaign at Circuit Paul Ricard, a venue deeply woven into his racing journey. The French driver famously clinched the 2017 French Formula 4 title at the circuit, overcoming Victor Martins in a defining early-career moment. Since then, Rougier has transitioned from single-seaters to endurance racing, steadily establishing…

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Kelvin van der Linde explains how Charles Weerts helped him adapt quickly and improve across the 2025 GT season.
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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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Ten manufacturers, 70 cars, and a festival atmosphere – the 2026 GTWC Europe CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa promises an unforgettable experience for fans.
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Ten manufacturers set to contest 2026 Crowdstrike 24 Hours of Spa in GTWC Europe

Karishma Persad03 mins

The 2026 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa is shaping up to be another thrilling edition of the world’s most prestigious GT endurance race. As part of the GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe powered by AWS and Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC), the 24 Hours of Spa promises a spectacular field of competition, with 60 cars already…

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