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Tag: 2026 GTWC Europe Endurance Cup

Haase led day one of the 2026 Spa 24 Hours Prologue for Eastalent Audi, with Picariello close behind for Boutsen VDS Porsche.
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2026 | 24 Hours of Spa | Prologue | Day 1 | Haase sets the pace for Audi as Porsche closes in during the afternoon

Karishma Persad05 mins

Christopher Haase topped the opening day of the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa Prologue after setting the fastest time during Tuesday morning’s session at Spa-Francorchamps. The 2017 Spa winner delivered a 2m16.535s in the #84 Eastalent Racing Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II, which kept him ahead across eight hours of running. Although several rivals…

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Crowdstrike 24 Hours of Spa reveals 70 GT3 cars, 10 manufacturers, a new Superpole format and major names chasing victory in 2026.
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70-car GT3 field sets up fierce 2026 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa battle as new Qualifying format announced

Karishma Persad08 mins

The 2026 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa will bring one of the strongest GT3 fields of the season to the Ardennes, with 70 cars, 10 manufacturers and five classes confirmed for the 78th edition of the race. The event will take place from 24-28 June and will again sit at the centre of the global…

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Comtoyou Racing wins dramatic 2026 GTWC Europe opener at Paul Ricard, leading standings as Garage 59 and Rutronik top classes.
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2026 GTWC Europe | Standings after Round 1 at Circuit Paul Ricard

Karishma Persad05 mins

The 2026 GT World Challenge Europe (GTWC) season began in spectacular fashion at Circuit Paul Ricard, delivering not only a dramatic race but also an early shake-up in the championship standings. With the opening round doubling as the first Endurance Cup event, the overall standings mirror the Endurance Cup classification after Round 1. 2026 GTWC…

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Petrobelli, Gounon and Schiller top sessions at Paul Ricard as GT field prepares for qualifying and six-hour 2026 GTWC Europe showdown.
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2026 | GTWC Europe | Endurance | Circuit Paul Ricard | Bronze Test & Free Practice | Mercedes-AMG leads the way after busy opening day

Karishma Persad07 mins

The opening day of 2026 GTWC Europe track action at Circuit Paul Ricard delivered three distinct but closely connected sessions, each offering valuable insight into the competitive order ahead of race day. Firstly, Giacomo Petrobelli led the Bronze Test with a narrow margin, setting the tone for a tightly packed field. Subsequently, Jules Gounon placed…

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Lance Stroll gears up for 2026 GTWC Europe debut at Paul Ricard, chasing experience, enjoyment, and a rare shot at victory.
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Stroll eyes opportunity beyond F1 with GTWC Europe debut set for 2026 opener at Circuit Paul Ricard

Karishma Persad06 mins

Lance Stroll will step outside his usual F1 environment this weekend to take on a fresh and demanding challenge in the 2026 GTWC Europe. At Circuit Paul Ricard, the Canadian will pilot an Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 EVO run by Comtoyou Racing in a six-hour endurance race. Unlike the highly structured and intense world…

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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

Karishma Persad04 mins

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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GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe powered by AWS confirms full 2026 grids, featuring 59 Endurance Cup entries and a record 45-car Sprint Cup field.
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GTWC Europe confirms full grids for 2026 season

Karishma Persad03 mins

GT World Challenge (GTWC) powered by AWS has completed final preparations for the 2026 season, with stacked grids and a line-up of world-renowned manufacturers confirmed ahead of the opening round in Europe at Circuit Paul Ricard on 11–12 April. Notably, the championship will feature a full-capacity 59-car field in the Endurance Cup, while the Sprint…

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Lionspeed GP confirms experienced trio for 2026 GTWC Europe Endurance Cup return with its #89 Porsche entry.
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#89 Porsche line-up confirmed as Lionspeed GP eyes 2026 GTWC Europe Endurance Bronze Cup success

Karishma Persad03 mins

Lionspeed GP has confirmed its return to the GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe Endurance Cup for the 2026 season with a three-driver line-up aboard its #89 Porsche. The German squad will build on the momentum it established over the past two campaigns as it continues to expand its presence on the GT World grid. The…

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