The second season of the SRO GT Cup will feature five events and nine races in 2026, with Zhuhai International Circuit joining the calendar. Once again, the championship begins in support of the Formula 1 Heineken Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai International Circuit in mid-March. However, organisers have introduced notable changes elsewhere on the schedule,…
Boutsen VDS has partnered with D’Ieteren Luxury Performance for its 2026 programme in GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe powered by AWS. The Belgian squad will field two Porsche 911 GT3 R entries across the full 10-round championship, marking a significant new chapter for the team. The collaboration was unveiled on 9 January at the Brussels…
Two BMW customer teams have outlined contrasting but complementary strategies ahead of the 2026 season of GT World Challenge (GTWC) Asia powered by AWS. While Plus Racing retains a familiar driver pairing, reigning Silver-Am champions Team KRC will expand to a two-car operation. Both squads will campaign the latest Evo version of the BMW M4…
Verstappen Racing has announced a multi-year collaboration with Mercedes-AMG Motorsport, beginning next season and marking a significant new phase in the team’s development. The programme will see Verstappen Racing continue its presence in the GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe powered by AWS, with a renewed focus across both Sprint and Endurance competition. Thus, by aligning…
Porsche Center Okazaki has confirmed an unchanged driver line-up for the 2026 season of GT World Challenge (GTWC) Asia powered by AWS. As a result, the Japanese squad heads into the new campaign with continuity, experience and renewed ambition. Moreover, both entries will run the latest Evo specification of the Porsche 911 GT3 R, marking…
SRO America has published the draft sporting regulations for the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) America powered by AWS season, introducing significant updates alongside the shift to a single three-hour race format. The revisions reshape qualifying procedures, driver requirements and pit stop regulations, while also clarifying several sporting matters that generated debate during 2025. Expanded…
Los Angeles racer Therese Lahlouh will reach a new milestone in 2026 as she joins GT World Challenge (GTWC) America powered by AWS with Wright Motorsports. She will compete in the debuting Porsche 911 GT3 R, continuing her steady rise through Porsche’s North American development system. After beginning her journey in Porsche Sprint Challenge USA…
Porsche Motorsport North America continues to build significant momentum across SRO competition, driven by sustained on-track success and a deeply rooted customer racing philosophy. As anticipation grows around SRO America’s expected expansion in 2026, Porsche machinery already features prominently across the paddock. The brand competes consistently in GT World Challenge America powered by AWS, GT…
SRO Motorsports Australia has appointed Matleena Pukkila as the new GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia powered by AWS Series Manager from 2026 onwards, marking an important leadership transition for the championship. Pukkila brings extensive category management experience to the role. She previously worked across several high-profile national series, including Porsche Sprint Challenge Australia, Porsche Carrera…
Mirko Bortolotti’s 2025 campaign illustrates the striking duality of modern GT racing. Drivers battle one another aggressively in sprint categories such as DTM, yet only days later share a cockpit in some of the world’s most demanding endurance events. Throughout the season, Bortolotti showcased his trademark versatility as he raced with Abt Sportsline in DTM,…
