Oscar Targett strengthened his SRO GT Academy lead at The Bend as the title fight intensified in GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia.
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Targett tightens grip on SRO GT Academy standings at The Bend

The 2026 GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS season resumed in spectacular fashion at The Bend earlier this month, with fans witnessing fierce battles across every class. While the Pro-Am and Trophy categories delivered plenty of drama, the spotlight also fell on the rapidly developing SRO GT Academy contest. As the championship’s emerging stars…

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Jayden Ojeda and Paul Lucchitti became the first team to win two GTWC Australia races in 2026 after claiming Race 2 at The Bend.
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2026 | GTWC Australia | Tailem Bend | Race 2 | Ojeda and Lucchitti become first repeat winners of 2026

Jayden Ojeda and Paul Lucchitti became the first team to win two GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia powered by AWS races in 2026 after claiming Race 2 at The Bend. Behind the wheel of the Move My Wheels by Tigani Motorsport Mercedes-AMG GT3, Ojeda and Lucchitti delivered impressive stints to complete a lights-to-flag victory in…

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Sergio Pires secured his first GTWC Australia powered by AWS victory after combining with Brendon Leitch to win Race 1 at The Bend in 2026.
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2026 | GTWC Australia | Tailem Bend | Race 1 | Pires and Leitch convert pole into dominant victory

The 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia powered by AWS continued Round 2 at The Bend with a commanding Race 1 performance from Geyer Valmont Racing by Tigani Motorsport. After Pires claimed the ROWE Pole Position Award earlier in the day, he and Leitch controlled the race from start to finish in their Mercedes-AMG GT3…

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Tigani Motorsport shines at The Bend as Ojeda and Pires claim 2026 GTWC Australia Rowe Pole Position awards in Qualifying.
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2026 | GTWC Australia | Tailem Bend | Qualifying | Tigani Motorsport secures double pole at The Bend

The 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia powered by AWS delivered two tightly contested Qualifying sessions at The Bend, with Tigani Motorsport emerging as the team to beat. Jayden Ojeda put the Move My Wheels by Tigani Motorsport Mercedes-AMG GT3 on pole in Qualifying 1, before Sergio Pires completed the double for the New South…

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Tigani Motorsport and Team BRM lead Friday Practice in 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia at The Bend ahead of Saturday Qualifying.
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2026 | GTWC Australia | Tailem Bend | Practice 1, Bronze Practice & Practice 2 | Tigani and Team BRM lead Friday sessions at The Bend

The 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia powered by AWS began its LIQUI MOLY GT Festival weekend at The Bend with a busy Friday of practice, as Tigani Motorsport dominated the opening session before Mark Rosser and Thomas Randle put Castrol Team BRM on top later in the day. The trio of Tigani Motorsport Mercedes-AMG…

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JP Drake steps up to GT3 with Team BRM at The Bend, partnering mentor Garnet Patterson in 2026 GTWC Australia debut.
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JP Drake to make 2026 GTWC Australia debut at The Bend alonside mentor Garnet Patterson

JP Drake will take a major step in his racing career when he debuts in 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia powered by AWS at the upcoming LIQUI MOLY GT Festival The Bend. After impressing in Monochrome GT4 Australia last year, the South Australian now transitions into GT3 machinery for the first time. Drake will…

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2026 | GTWC Australia | Tailem Bend | Preview | The Bend awaits as momentum builds

The 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia powered by AWS season continues this weekend at Tailem Bend, where a 16-car grid will headline the LIQUI MOLY GT Festival The Bend. Hosted at Shell V-Power Motorsport Park, the event forms part of the Shannons SpeedSeries’ second round and promises another action-packed chapter in an already gripping…

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Ben Porter replaces Lee Stibbs at Volante Rosso for The Bend GT Festival, reuniting with Alex Gardner for 2026 GTWC Australia Round 2 action.
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Volante Rosso drafts in Ben Porter for Round 2 of the 2026 GTWC Australia at The Bend

Volante Rosso has confirmed a late alteration to its 2026 GTWC Australia driver line-up ahead of this weekend’s LIQUI MOLY GT Festival at The Bend. Ben Porter will step in to replace Lee Stibbs in the team’s Aston Martin Vantage GT3 EVO, bringing significant experience to the squad at a crucial stage of the season….

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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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