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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Stroll eyes opportunity beyond F1 with GTWC Europe debut set for 2026 opener at Circuit Paul Ricard
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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2026 GTWC Europe | Prologue | Tight margins define Paul Ricard Prologue ahead of season opener
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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New cars, new faces: 2026 GTWC Europe begins at Circuit Paul Ricard
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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Lionspeed GP adds Thomas Preining to 2026 GTWC Europe roster
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 set for GT World Challenge appearance during F1 break
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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2026 GTWC launches with racing across four continents
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….
Rougier eyes strong start to 2026 GTWC Europe Gold Cup campaign at Circuit Paul Ricard
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 on working with Charles Weerts at BMW in 2025: “He’s made me a very good driver this year”
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 set to contest 2026 Crowdstrike 24 Hours of Spa in GTWC Europe
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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“This was always my dream”— Weerts on choosing GT racing over the formula ladder
Charles Weerts has established himself as one of the standout figures in the fiercely competitive GT World Challenge Europe, carving out a distinctive identity in international motorsport, and in especially GT Racing. Rather than pursuing the traditional and often unforgiving ladder towards Formula 1 without hesitation, the Belgian evaluated his prospects at an early stage…