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

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

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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Ten manufacturers, 70 cars, and a festival atmosphere – the 2026 GTWC Europe CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa promises an unforgettable experience for fans.
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Ten manufacturers set to contest 2026 Crowdstrike 24 Hours of Spa in GTWC Europe

The 2026 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa is shaping up to be another thrilling edition of the world’s most prestigious GT endurance race. As part of the GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe powered by AWS and Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC), the 24 Hours of Spa promises a spectacular field of competition, with 60 cars already…

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Charles Weerts on building a top GTWC Europe career and choosing GT racing over Formula 1 for longevity, success, and his dream.
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“This was always my dream”— Weerts on choosing GT racing over the formula ladder

Charles Weerts has established himself as one of the standout figures in the fiercely competitive GT World Challenge Europe, carving out a distinctive identity in international motorsport, and in especially GT Racing. Rather than pursuing the traditional and often unforgiving ladder towards Formula 1 without hesitation, the Belgian evaluated his prospects at an early stage…

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Lamborghini and Rutronik Racing announce multi-year partnership for GTWC Europe
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Rutronik Racing announce multi-year partnership with Lamborghini for GTWC Europe

Rutronik Racing announced the switch to Lamborghini from Porsche as their manufacturer after winning the Endurance Cup and finishing the 24h of Spa second, right behind a Lamborghini. The German team will run the new Lamborghini Temerario GT3 for the whole 2026 GTWC Europe season. Though Rutronik Racing has yet to confirm the finale driver…

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Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen getting in the cockpit of his RB21 before his unlucky DNF at the F1 Austrian GP
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Max Verstappen on RB21 issues and title fight struggles after disappointing DNF at F1 Austrian GP

After the lowest race weekend of the 2025 season, Max Verstappen started his F1 Austrian GP from P7, and his race ended on the first lap. This DNF will strongly impact his championship, as the current world champion is struggling to close the gap between himself and McLaren. Despite Red Bull Racing’s constant efforts to…

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Lamborghini and Grasser make history at the 24 hours of Spa, winning the race after 549 laps
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GTWC Europe | CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa | Round 5 | Grasser and Lamborghini to win in Spa for the first time

The 2025 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa was a race of speed, survival, and heartbreak. Across 24 hours, 549 laps, and countless twists, the Belgian endurance classic once again lived up to its reputation as the toughest GT3 race in the world. In the end, it was GRT – Grasser Racing Team who wrote history….

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McLaren makes history at the biggest race of the GT World Challenge Europe, claiming Super Pole for the 24 Hours of Spa
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GTWC Europe | CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa Build-Up – Teams prepare for the season’s biggest test

The 2025 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa is the jewel of the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup. The twice-around-the-clock classic gathers the strongest GT teams and drivers from across the world, and its build-up is often as dramatic as the race itself. This year’s prologue and opening sessions at Spa-Francorchamps confirmed the competitiveness of…

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