GTWC America standings after Sonoma show JMF Motorsports leading, with Porsche dominant in Pro-Am and Ferrari topping Am.
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2026 GTWC America: Standings after Round 1 (Sonoma)

The 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) America powered by AWS season began in emphatic fashion at Sonoma Raceway, where the championship’s new three-hour endurance format immediately delivered strategic complexity and close competition. As a result, the opening round not only produced memorable on-track action but also established the first benchmark in the drivers’ and teams’…

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GT World Challenge (GTWC) America heads to Circuit of The Americas (COTA) for round two of 2026, featuring nine manufacturers.
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Nine manufacturers set for Texas battle in 2026 GTWC America at COTA

GT World Challenge (GTWC) America powered by AWS continues its 2026 campaign this weekend at Circuit of The Americas (COTA) for CieloVision GT World Texas powered by Samsung. As the second round of the season, the event also serves as SRO America’s home race, bringing heightened attention and expectation to one of the championship’s most…

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Mercedes-AMG leads the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) global standings after four events, with Porsche close behind.
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Mercedes-AMG leads early 2026 GTWC global standings after four events across four continents

The 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) powered by AWS season has opened with a tightly contested and highly competitive first phase across four continental series. Mercedes-AMG currently leads the global standings after early success in Europe and America, but Porsche has quickly emerged as its closest challenger thanks to a dominant showing in Asia. Across…

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CieloVision becomes title sponsor of GT World Texas at COTA, enhancing fan experience with cutting-edge technology.
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CieloVision named title sponsor for GT World Texas at COTA

CieloVision has expanded its role within SRO Motorsports America by becoming the official title sponsor of the upcoming GT World Texas event at Circuit of the Americas (COTA). Supported by Samsung, the event will carry the official name CieloVision GT World Texas powered by Samsung. This development marks a significant milestone in the growing collaboration…

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Driven to Care returns at COTA, giving students hands-on motorsport experience and career access during SRO America weekend.
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Driven to Care brings opportunity to GTWC America weekend at COTA

As the GTWC America heads to Circuit of the Americas (CORA) for the second round of the 2026 season, the focus will extend far beyond the on-track action. While GT racing delivers intensity and competition, a parallel initiative in the paddock will highlight a deeper purpose—supporting the next generation of industry professionals. The Driven to…

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Daniel Morad returns to GT World Challenge (GTWC) America with TR3 Racing, joining Brayton Williams in a Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo in 2026.
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Daniel Morad returns to GTWC America with TR3 Racing for 2026 campaign

Daniel Morad will make a full-time return to GT World Challenge (GTWC) America powered by AWS, after securing a seat with TR3 Racing for the remainder of the 2026 season. The 35-year-old Canadian steps into the Pro-Am class line-up with immediate effect, replacing Will Bamber following his departure from the Florida-based squad. Consequently, Morad will…

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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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