James and Theo Koundouris return to GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia Am Cup in their Mercedes-AMG GT3, aiming for more podiums in 2026.
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Veteran Koundouris brothers set for 2026 GTWC Australia campaign with Tigani Motorsport

Tigani Motorsport will once again field James and Theo Koundouris in the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia powered by AWS, with the veteran brothers competing in the Am Cup aboard their Mercedes-AMG GT3. Both drivers bring decades of experience to the grid, making them among the most seasoned competitors in Australian motorsport. Since their…

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Kondo Racing with Rinaldi returns to 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours with Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo; Vermeulen joins for debut alongside Neubauer, Marschall, and Perel.
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Kondo Racing with Rinaldi returns to Nürburgring 24 Hours with Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo

Ferrari squad Kondo Racing with Rinaldi will make its second consecutive appearance at the ADAC 24H Nürburgring in 2026, fielding a Yokohama-shod #45 Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo in SP9 Pro. The Japanese team returns to the Nordschleife with renewed determination after last year’s promising but ultimately disappointing outing. The team’s 2026 line-up features factory Ferrari…

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Max Verstappen will make his debut at the Nürburgring 24 Hours endurance racing event with Mercedes in May 2026, fielding a Mercedes-AMG GT3 with striking Red Bull livery
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Max Verstappen set to make Nürburgring 24 Hours debut with Mercedes-AMG

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…

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Walkenhorst Motorsport confirms two Aston Martin Vantage GT3 entries for the 2026 Nürburgring 24 led by factory drivers Thiim, Drudi and Krognes.
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Aston Martin factory trio leads Walkenhorst Nürburgring 24 effort in 2026

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…

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Falken colours will remain on a Porsche 911 GT3 R at the Nürburgring 24 while Schnabl and Car Collection reveal their 2026 line-ups.
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Falken Motorsport confirms 2026 Nürburgring 24 return despite Dunlop rebrand

As reported by Sportscar365, the iconic Falken blue livery will remain on the grid at the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours despite major changes within the tyre manufacturer’s European operations. A Porsche 911 GT3 R run by Schnabl Engineering will once again carry the traditional two-tone blue Falken colours at the legendary Nordschleife endurance race. In…

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BMW reveals three factory-driver M4 GT3 EVO entries for the 2026 Nürburgring 24 as ROWE Racing and Schubert Motorsport lead its push.
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BMW unveils strong factory driver lineups for 2026 Nürburgring 24

BMW has unveiled a strengthened factory-backed campaign for the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours, confirming three driver line-ups composed entirely of works drivers for the demanding endurance race. Following last year’s victory on the Nordschleife, the German manufacturer will return with an expanded effort featuring two entries from ROWE Racing and a third car fielded by…

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Charles Weerts on building a top GTWC Europe career and choosing GT racing over Formula 1 for longevity, success, and his dream.
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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…

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GTWC America 2026 promises intense GT3 action as nine manufacturers and top teams battle across North America.
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GTWC America gears up for landmark 2026 season

The GT World Challenge (GTWC) America powered by AWS heads towards 2026 with exceptional momentum. Teams continue to confirm entries, manufacturers strengthen programmes, and driver line-ups take form. As a result, the championship grid looks deeper and more competitive than ever. Moreover, nine leading manufacturers will contest the season, underlining the strength of the global…

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Climax Racing enters two Mercedes-AMG GT3s in 2026 GTWC Asia with new Silver-Am and Am pairings confirmed.
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New line-ups confirmed as Climax Racing targets Silver-Am and Am success

Climax Racing will once again field two Mercedes-AMG GT3 entries in the 2026 season of GT World Challenge (GTWC) Asia powered by AWS. The Chinese squad will compete in both the Silver-Am and Am classes, introducing fresh driver combinations across its line-up as it aims to build on last year’s performances. Santoso switches to Climax…

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Youlden and Halstead return full-time with Tigani Motorsport in GTWC Australia Trophy aboard #71 Porsche 911 GT3 R.
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Tigani Motorsport fields Youlden and Halstead for 2026 GTWC Australia Trophy title bid

Luke Youlden and Nathan Halstead will contest the full 2026 season of GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia powered by AWS in the Trophy Class. The duo will drive the #71 Porsche 911 GT3 R in their 2026 GTWC Australia campaign and reunite with Tigani Motorsport, having previously competed together under the team’s banner. Although they…

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