Pit Debrief

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

Max Verstappen set to make Nürburgring 24 Hours debut with Mercedes-AMG

Senjuti Jash2 months ago2 months ago08 mins

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…

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

Aston Martin factory trio leads Walkenhorst Nürburgring 24 effort in 2026

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

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…

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

Falken Motorsport confirms 2026 Nürburgring 24 return despite Dunlop rebrand

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

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…

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

BMW unveils strong factory driver lineups for 2026 Nürburgring 24

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

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…

Mercedes-AMG wins 2026 IGTC Bathurst 12 Hours as GMR and High Class Porsche defy odds, top two starting 29th and 30th.

IGTC | 2026 | Bathurst 12 Hours | Race | Mercedes-AMG claims dramatic victory from 29th on the grid

Karishma Persad3 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Mercedes-AMG began the 2026 Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC) season in spectacular fashion, capturing a record-breaking fourth Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hours victory. The win marked a first Bathurst triumph for the GMR team and its drivers – Maxime Martin, Mikael Grenier, and Maro Engel – with Engel finally conquering Mount Panorama on his 10th attempt. The…

Cam Waters claims pole at 2026 IGTC Bathurst 12 Hour, leading STM Mercedes-AMG in a dramatic Qualifying session full of shocks.

IGTC | 2026 | Bathurst 12 Hours | Qualifying | Waters claims pole after dramatic Qualifying

Karishma Persad3 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Cameron Waters surged to provisional pole for the 2026 Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour, putting Scott Taylor Motorsport’s Mercedes-AMG at the head of a field packed with championship contenders. Waters clocked 2:01.079s on his second flying lap, setting the second-fastest lap in the event’s history and cementing STM’s sixth Allan Simonsen Pole Trophy. Sharing the car…

Seven drivers chase 2026 Independent Cup glory, kicking off the Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC) at Bathurst 12 Hour.

Seven drivers to battle for Independent Cup in 2026 IGTC

Karishma Persad3 months ago2 months ago02 mins

The 2026 Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC) season begins at the Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour, with the largest-ever Independent Cup entry in the series’ history. Seven FIA Bronze-rated drivers will contest the globe-trotting GT3 championship, led by reigning champion Kenny Habul, who secured his fifth title last season and aims to defend it. Joining Habul are…

Waters stars in final practice as BMW, Audi and Mercedes-AMG trade pace in dramatic 2026 IGTC Bathurst build-up.

IGTC | 2026 | Bathurst 12 Hours | Practice | BMW, Mercedes-AMG and Audi trade blows ahead of Qualifying

Karishma Persad3 months ago2 months ago09 mins

The 2026 running of the IGTC Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour burst into life across two intense days of practice at Mount Panorama Circuit. Teams wasted no time revealing their intent, with BMW, Mercedes-AMG and Audi trading blows at the top of the timing screens. From punctures and near misses to late-session flyers and red flags,…

JMR Johor Racing commits two Corvette Z06 GT3.R entries to 2026 Indianapolis 8 Hour in IGTC return.

JMR Jahor Racing targets IGTC Indianapolis 8 Hour return with double Corvette GT3.R line-up

Karishma Persad3 months ago2 months ago03 mins

As reported by Sportscar365, JMR Johor Racing will return to the Indianapolis 8 Hour in 2026, fielding a two-car effort at the season finale of the Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC) at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Malaysian squad will campaign a pair of Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R entries, including a Pro class car strengthened by GM…

Six manufacturers launch the biggest IGTC season since 2020 as Bathurst 12 Hour opens at Mount Panorama.

IGTC | 2026 | Bathurst 12 Hours | Preview | Champions, debutants and history await at Mount Panorama

Karishma Persad3 months ago2 months ago05 mins

The 2026 Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC) begins in emphatic style this weekend as the Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour hosts its largest IGTC field since 2020. Six manufacturers, 23 IGTC-registered cars and a record six Independent Cup contenders headline a 35-car grid at the daunting Mount Panorama Circuit. The season opener immediately underlines the championship’s global…