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.
Comtoyou Racing secured a sensational late race victory in the GTWC Europe 2026 season opener at Circuit Paul Ricard, as the No. 007 Aston Martin of Marco Sørensen, Nicki Thiim and Mattia Drudi overturned the odds in a dramatic closing stint. The trio capitalised on a late Safety Car to deny the dominant No. 48…
Winward Racing secured pole position for the opening round of the 2026 GTWC Europe Endurance Cup at Circuit Paul Ricard for the second year in a row, as Lucas Auer, Luca Stolz and Maro Engel combined to narrowly edge out the competition in a remarkably close qualifying session. Despite Engel only placing 11th in the…
Maserati will remain a central figure in the GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe powered by AWS paddock after extending its agreement with SRO Motorsports Group. As a result, the Italian marque will once again supply both the official Safety Car and Leading Car for the 2026 season. This renewed partnership not only ensures continuity at…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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….
