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.
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Brands Hatch sets the stage for 2026 GTWC Europe Sprint Cup opener
GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS heads to Brands Hatch on 2–3 May, where the 2026 Sprint Cup season gets underway with two 60-minute races at one of the most demanding circuits on the calendar. The historic venue marks 100 years since its first race in 1926, and the centenary celebrations set the tone…
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Pauwels eyes breakthrough GTWC season with Aston Martin and Comtoyou Racing after unconventional journey from rallycross
As the GTWC Europe Sprint Cup prepares to open at Brands Hatch, most drivers on the grid share a familiar background shaped by karting and traditional circuit racing. However, Kobe Pauwels stands apart, having followed a far less conventional route into the world of GT competition, and now, the 2026 GTWC Europe Championship. While his…
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Van der Linde remains driven for success in 2026 GTWC Europe campaign
Kelvin van der Linde enters the 2026 of GTWC Europe powered by AWS with a clear objective: defend his position at the top. After clinching both the Sprint Cup and overall titles alongside Charles Weerts, he now faces the challenge of maintaining that success in an increasingly competitive field. Furthermore, expectations have risen significantly following…
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Green pursues consistency and results in 2026 GTWC Europe Sprint Cup campaign
While Ben Green continues to build his career without the backing of a full-time manufacturer contract, he, nevertheless, has established himself as a regular presence across multiple championships by securing competitive drives with established teams. For the 2026 season, he joins Emil Frey Racing for the Sprint Cup segment of GTWC Europe powered by AWS….
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All-Belgian pride meets Pro-Am ambition for Comtoyou Racing at the 2026 CrowdStrike 24h of Spa
The CrowdStrike 24h of Spa has always been a race that blends sporting excellence with deep emotional connection, and for 2026, Comtoyou Racing ensured both were present in abundance. The team confirmed an entry that immediately stood out, fielding an all-Belgian line-up in its #700 Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 EVO. In a field often…
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2026 GTWC Europe | Standings after Round 1 at Circuit Paul Ricard
The 2026 GT World Challenge Europe (GTWC) season began in spectacular fashion at Circuit Paul Ricard, delivering not only a dramatic race but also an early shake-up in the championship standings. With the opening round doubling as the first Endurance Cup event, the overall standings mirror the Endurance Cup classification after Round 1. 2026 GTWC…
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2026 GTWC Europe | Endurance Cup | Paul Ricard | Race | 007 Comtoyou Aston Martin snatches dramatic victory
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…
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2026 GTWC Europe | Endurance Cup | Circuit Paul Ricard | Qualifying | Mercedes-AMG MANN-FILTER #48 takes first overall pole of the season
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…
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Maserati extends GTWC Europe Safety Car partnership
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…
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2026 | GTWC Europe | Endurance | Circuit Paul Ricard | Bronze Test & Free Practice | Mercedes-AMG leads the way after busy opening day
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…