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

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

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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Sepang opener thrills as Absolute, Porsche and Origine share wins across dramatic 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Asia races and sessions.
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2026 GTWC Asia | Sepang | Porsche and Absolute Racing shine in season opener

The 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Asia powered by AWS season began in emphatic fashion at Sepang, where pace, precision and strategy combined to produce a gripping double-header. Climax Racing set the early benchmark in practice through Li Lichao and Elias Seppanen, before Absolute Racing asserted qualifying dominance with Akash Nandy and Bastian Buus securing…

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Mercedes-AMG leads GTWC Manufacturers standings after Sonoma, with Ferrari, Audi and Porsche close behind early in 2026.
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Mercedes-AMG takes early control of 2026 GTWC Global Manufacturers standings

Only a handful of rounds have taken place in the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Global Manufacturers Championship, yet the fight between leading brands is already beginning to intensify, as following the American season opener at Sonoma Raceway, Mercedes-AMG has surged into an early lead. The reigning champions sit atop the standings with 111 points,…

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Tom Sargent leads SRO GT Academy after Sonoma, dominating performance metrics in the GT World Challenge (GTWC) America 2026 opener.
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Sargent shines as SRO GT Academy makes North American debut at GTWC America in Sonoma

After a long wait, the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) America powered by AWS season roared into life at Sonoma Raceway with the first three-hour race of the calendar. While championship points were on the line, there was also a major incentive: a fully funded Silver Cup seat at the 2027 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of…

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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

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

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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Grasser Racing Team has secured a surprise reunion of its Spa 24 Hours-winning line-up.
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Grasser confirms Spa 24H-winning trio will reunite for 2026 title defence

Despite recent driver shifts, Grasser Racing Team has secured a surprise reunion of its Spa 24 Hours-winning line-up. Winning trio set for return Grasser Racing Team will reunite its victorious driver line-up from last year’s CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa, confirming that Mirko Bortolotti, Jordan Pepper, and Luca Engstler will return to defend their crown…

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Feeney and Schumacher lead 2026 GTWC Australia standings after Round 1, with Ojeda and Lucchitti close behind following dramatic races.
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2026 GTWC Australia | Standings after Phillip Island (Round 1)

Broc Feeney and Brad Schumacher have taken an early lead in the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia powered by AWS Pro-Am standings after a dramatic opening round at Phillip Island. However, their advantage remains slim following two highly competitive and incident-filled races. The defending champions sit on 30 points, just ahead of Jaxon Evans…

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Wright Motorsports claims GTWC America Pro-Am podium and GT America top three at Sonoma, marking a strong start to the 2026 season.
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Wright Motorsports impresses with GTWC America Pro-Am podium and GT America success at Sonoma

Wright Motorsports opened its 2026 SRO America campaign in impressive fashion at Sonoma Raceway, securing multiple podium finishes across categories. Wright Motorsports delivered a standout performance in GT World Challenge (GTWC) America powered by AWS, while also achieving success in GT America. Dave Musial Jr. and Ryan Yardley led the charge with a Pro-Am podium…

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