Maro Engel and Lucas Auer lead the GT World Challenge (GTWC) with skill, teamwork, and consistency in the Mann-Filter Mercedes-AMG.
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Auer and Engel reflect on the consistency and chemistry driving their GTWC success

In under three seasons, Maro Engel and Lucas Auer have established themselves as one of the most effective pairings on the GT World Challenge (GTWC) grid. Their collaboration began in 2024 at Winward Racing, where the two friends immediately demonstrated their compatibility on track. Competing in the iconic Mann-Filter ‘Mamba’ livery, the Mercedes-AMG factory drivers…

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Augusto Farfus joins Darren Leung for a full 2026 GTWC Europe Sprint Cup Bronze campaign with Paradine Competition in BMW machinery.
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Augusto Farfus joins Darren Leung for full 2026 GTWC Europe Sprint Cup title bid

As reported by Sportscar365, Augusto Farfus will strengthen Paradine Competition’s 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe powered by AWS Sprint Cup programme after agreeing to partner Darren Leung for the full Bronze class season. The BMW factory driver will share the No. 991 Paradine Competition BMW M4 GT3 EVO with Leung across the four-event Sprint…

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2026 GTWC Europe | Sprint Cup | Brands Hatch | Race 1 | AF Corse inherits victory after late Mercedes penalties

Arthur Leclerc and Thomas Neubauer secured victory in the opening Sprint Cup race of the 2026 GTWC Europe season at Brands Hatch after late penalties reshuffled the final classification. The #50 AF Corse Ferrari crossed the line in second but inherited the win after the #3 Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen Racing received two separate penalties following…

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Charles Weerts targets a fifth GTWC Europe Sprint Cup title in 2026, embracing pressure, fierce rivals, and a new leadership role at Team WRT.
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Weerts eyes fifth title ahead of 2026 GTWC Europe Sprint Cup opener at Brands Hatch

Charles Weerts enters the 2026 GTWC Europe Sprint Cup season with a reputation that commands attention across the paddock. The Team WRT driver has not only collected titles but also established a level of consistency that few in the series can rival. Year after year, he delivers results, adapts to new challenges, and finds ways…

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Ben Green begins his 2026 GTWC Sprint Cup campaign with Emil Frey Racing, focusing on consistency while managing a demanding multi-series schedule.
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Green pursues consistency and results in 2026 GTWC Europe Sprint Cup campaign

While Ben Green continues to build his career without the backing of a full-time manufacturer contract, he, nevertheless, has established himself as a regular presence across multiple championships by securing competitive drives with established teams. For the 2026 season, he joins Emil Frey Racing for the Sprint Cup segment of GTWC Europe powered by AWS….

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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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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

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

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

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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