Van der Linde reflects on his career and success as he insists 2024 was not his final attempt at the DTM title ahead of his 2026 comeback.
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Exclusive: Returning for 2026, van der Linde says 2024 was not his “final attempt” at DTM title

Kelvin van der Linde’s career has followed a clear pattern from the very beginning. He adapts quickly and he fights at the front. The South African began karting at the age of eight and wasted little time in rewriting record books. At just 14, he became the youngest driver to compete in a National South…

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Random Vandals Racing (RVR) confirms DeBoer and Ericsson in its BMW M4 GT3 for the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) America.
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Random Vandals Racing confirms DeBoer and Ericsson for 2026 GTWC America title push

Random Vandals Racing (RVR) has confirmed its #99 Vbrick / Franck Muller BMW M4 GT3 entry for the full 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) America powered by AWS season. The Concord, North Carolina-based squad will contest the Pro-Am class with Derek DeBoer and Hampus Ericsson sharing driving duties. By committing to a full-season effort, the…

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Paradine Competition expands 2026 GTWC Europe campaign with two Endurance BMWs and Sprint return.
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Paradine Competition targets Bronze and Silver Cup success in 2026 GTWC Europe

Paradine Competition will continue its campaign in the GT World Challenge (GTWC) powered by AWS in 2026, while further strengthening its presence across both Sprint and Endurance competition in Europe. The BMW squad will field two cars in the Endurance Cup and one in Sprint, underlining its long-term commitment to the championship. After joining the…

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Team WRT confirms its 2026 GTWC Europe line-up, adding a Silver Class BMW and expanding to four Sprint entries.
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Team WRT expands 2026 GTWC Europe assault with four-car BMW line-up

Team WRT has completed its 2026 GTWC Europe programme, confirming an additional Endurance entry and two new Sprint crews. As a result, the BMW outfit will field three cars in Endurance Cup competition and four in Sprint Cup events, underlining its intent to fight across every front next season. Previously, the squad had already revealed…

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Mercedes-AMG wins 2026 IGTC Bathurst 12 Hours as GMR and High Class Porsche defy odds, top two starting 29th and 30th.
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IGTC | 2026 | Bathurst 12 Hours | Race | Mercedes-AMG claims dramatic victory from 29th on the grid

Mercedes-AMG began the 2026 Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC) season in spectacular fashion, capturing a record-breaking fourth Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hours victory. The win marked a first Bathurst triumph for the GMR team and its drivers – Maxime Martin, Mikael Grenier, and Maro Engel – with Engel finally conquering Mount Panorama on his 10th attempt. The…

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Bathurst 12 Hour confirms 35-car grid with 115 drivers, global GT stars and nine former winners set for epic showdown.
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115 drivers, 35 cars, 22 nationalities: 2026 Bathurst 12 Hour final entry list locked in

The final 2026 Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour entry list stands confirmed, and it shapes as one of the race’s strongest ever in depth, talent and global representation. Organisers have locked in 35 cars across Pro, Pro-Am, Silver, Bronze, GT4 and Invitational categories. Furthermore, 115 drivers representing 22 nationalities will tackle Mount Panorama, underlining the event’s…

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