Tag: 2026 GTWC

Porsche takes slim lead over Mercedes-AMG in GTWC Global Manufacturers Championship standings.
Photo Credit: SRO | Fabian Lagunas

Porsche overtake Mercedes-AMG in tight early stages of 2026 GTWC Global Manufacturers Championship

Karishma Persad03 mins

The 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Global Manufacturers Championship has taken a decisive turn following recent rounds at Sepang, Paul Ricard, and Circuit of The Americas. Porsche has surged to the top of the standings, ending Mercedes-AMG’s reign and igniting a fierce battle between the two German giants. Although Porsche now leads with 232 points,…

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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

Karishma Persad03 mins

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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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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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

Karishma Persad03 mins

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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Kellymoss withdraws No. 88 Porsche from Sonoma GT World Challenge (GTWC) America opener after testing crash causes chassis damage.
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No. 88 Kellymoss Porsche withdrawn from 2026 GTWC America opener after testing crash in Sonoma

Karishma Persad02 mins

The opening round of the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) America powered by AWS has suffered an early setback, with the No. 88 Kellymoss Porsche 911 GT3 R Evo withdrawn following a testing crash at Sonoma Raceway. As reported by Sportscar365, the incident occurred during Wednesday’s final test session, when John Gilliland lost control in…

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Tony D’Alberto and Adrian Deitz return with Wall Racing for the 2026 GT World Challenge Australia season in the Lamborghini Huracán.
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Tony D’Alberto and Adrian Deitz return with Wall Racing for 2026 GTWC Australia

Karishma Persad06 mins

Tony D’Alberto and Adrian Deitz will once again join forces in the 2026 GT World Challenge Australia (GTWC) powered by AWS this year, with the experienced duo returning to Wall Racing for another campaign in the Lamborghini Huracán GT3. The pair share a long-standing partnership that stretches across multiple national and international championships, most recently…

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Mercedes-AMG confirms 16-car GT World Challenge (GTWC) 2026 entry, targeting Endurance and Sprint Cup titles with strong crews.
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Mercedes-AMG unveils 16-car entry for 2026 GTWC Europe Endurance and Sprint Cups

Karishma Persad03 mins

Mercedes-AMG has confirmed an emphatic statement of intent for the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) powered by AWS, unveiling a formidable 16-car campaign across both the Endurance Cup and Sprint Cup. With 10 cars committed to Endurance and six to Sprint competition, the Affalterbach manufacturer signals its determination to dominate Europe’s premier GT3 championship. As…

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Rutronik Racing completes 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) line-up with second Porsche entry in Bronze Cup featuring Au, Müller, Pera.
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Rutronik Racing expands 2026 GTWC Europe line-up with Bronze Cup Porsche entry

Karishma Persad02 mins

Rutronik Racing has finalised its 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe line-up by adding a second car to compete in the Bronze Cup class, completing a strengthened driver roster for the upcoming season. Following the recent announcement of its full-season Lamborghini entry, the German squad has now confirmed that its second crew will take the…

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