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Six manufacturers confirmed for 2026 Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC) across five global endurance events.

IGTC secures six-manufacturer line-up for landmark 2026 GTWC campaign

Karishma Persad3 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Six manufacturers will contest the 2026 Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC) season, marking the highest total since 2020 and underlining the championship’s renewed global strength. Newcomers Chevrolet and Ford join established GT3 heavyweights BMW, Ferrari, Mercedes-AMG and Porsche for Season 11 of SRO’s globe-spanning endurance series. Notably, BMW returns as reigning manufacturers’ champion, while Chevrolet and…

Valentino Rossi returns full-time to GTWC Europe in 2026 with Team WRT, joined by BMW factory drivers Hesse and Harper.

BMW-backed Valentino Rossi commits to full 2026 GTWC Europe campaign with Team WRT

Karishma Persad3 months ago2 months ago02 mins

Valentino Rossi will make a full-time return to the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe powered by AWS season aboard the #46 BMW run by Team WRT. The Italian star will contest both Sprint and Endurance campaigns after running partial programmes across the previous two years. Rossi balanced selected appearances in 2024 and 2025, claiming…

Team WRT secures a dramatic 2026 Dubai 24H race one-two as late heartbreak and bold fuel strategy decide a thrilling endurance finale.

24H Series Middle East | 24H Dubai | Race | Team WRT seals dramatic one-two in 24H Dubai finale

Karishma Persad3 months ago1 month ago05 mins

Team WRT delivered a masterclass in endurance racing strategy to secure a sensational one-two finish in the Michelin 24H Dubai. Crucially, the No.669 BMW M4 GT3 EVO held firm to claim victory after a bold fuel-saving gamble in the closing stages. Jordan Pepper, sharing driving duties with Kelvin van der Linde, Ben Tuck, Fran Rueda…

Jordan Pepper begins his BMW GT3 journey, focusing on adaptation, learning from teammates, and long-term career growth.

Pepper embarks on fresh chapter with BMW in 2026 with eyes on long-term future

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

Jordan Pepper has urged realism as he begins his BMW factory career, stressing that instant dominance remains unrealistic when switching manufacturers. While speaking to Sportscar365, the South African GT star made clear that adaptation, not expectation, defines his mindset as he steps into the BMW M4 GT3 EVO, noting that “it’s not like you hop…

Plus Racing retains its BMW line-up as Team KRC expands to two M4 GT3 Evos for 2026 GTWC Asia campaign.

Plus Racing stands firm as Team KRC grows to two cars as BMW M4 GT3 EVO takes centre stage for 2026 GTWC Asia

Karishma Persad4 months ago2 months ago02 mins

Two BMW customer teams have outlined contrasting but complementary strategies ahead of the 2026 season of GT World Challenge (GTWC) Asia powered by AWS. While Plus Racing retains a familiar driver pairing, reigning Silver-Am champions Team KRC will expand to a two-car operation. Both squads will campaign the latest Evo version of the BMW M4…

A 36-car grid headlines the 2026 Bathurst 12 Hour as Ford debuts and global GT3 giants return to Mount Panorama.

Global grid gathers for landmark 2026 Bathurst 12 Hours

Karishma Persad4 months ago2 months ago04 mins

The 2026 Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour will welcome at least 36 cars to Mount Panorama, marking the largest field of the decade at Australia’s International Enduro. Moreover, organisers expect the grid to grow further before entries officially close in early January. Already, the provisional list signals one of the most competitive editions in recent memory….

BMW and Team WRT unveil refreshed LMGT3 driver line-ups for 2026 WEC, with Augusto Farfus leading new crews in both entries.

BMW and Team WRT reveal revamped LMGT3 driver line-ups for 2026 WEC

Karishma Persad5 months ago2 months ago04 mins

BMW and Team WRT have unveiled a significantly reshaped LMGT3 driver roster ahead of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) campaign. While the team enjoyed a competitive 2025 season with four podium finishes, the Belgian outfit has introduced a host of changes for the upcoming year. Only one driver from last season’s line-up remains….

Fourteen global manufacturers, including new entrant Genesis, headline the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) entry list.

Global manufacturers set for 2026 FIA WEC season

Karishma Persad5 months ago2 months ago07 mins

The FIA World Endurance Championship will feature one of the most diverse and competitive grids in global motorsport when the 2026 season begins. Fourteen major automotive manufacturers have committed to the championship, reinforcing the remarkable momentum the series has built during the Hypercar era. The entry list reflects the continued growth of endurance racing at…

BMW retains its Hypercar driver line-up for 2026 while Peugeot adds Nick Cassidy and Théo Pourchaire to its FIA WEC squad.

BMW and Peugeot confirm Hypercar driver line-ups for 2026 WEC season

Karishma Persad5 months ago2 months ago05 mins

BMW M Team WRT and Team Peugeot TotalEnergies have confirmed their Hypercar driver line-ups for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season. Both manufacturers aim to build on the progress achieved during the 2025 campaign. BMW improved its points tally by 23 compared to the previous year, while Peugeot gained 27 additional points and…

BMW claims maiden victory at home during the GTWC Endurance Cup at the Nürburgring

GTWC Europe | Round 8 | Nürburgring | Endurance Cup | Race | BMW claims victory at home

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein8 months ago8 months ago05 mins

BMW finally tasted overall victory on home soil at the GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS, as ROWE Racing conquered the Nürburgring in the three-hour Endurance Cup race. It marked the Bavarian manufacturer’s first triumph in Germany since joining the series, a breakthrough achieved by the #98 crew of Raffaele Marciello, Augusto Farfus and…