Porsche extends its 2026 IGTC lead after Suzuka 1000km while Engel stays top of Drivers' standings & Kerong Li seals the Independent Cup.
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2026 | IGTC | Standings after Suzuka 1000km (Round 4)

Porsche has taken a significant step towards the 2026 Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC) Manufacturers’ Championship after maximising its points haul at the Suzuka 1000km, while Maro Engel retains the Drivers’ Championship lead despite missing the penultimate round. The German manufacturer arrived in Japan only eight points ahead of Mercedes-AMG following the standings after the CrowdStrike…

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AO by Absolute Racing wins the 2026 Suzuka 1000km as Porsche ends a 32-year drought, with Ford second, and Absolute third overall.
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2026 Suzuka 1000km | Race | AO by Absolute Racing dominates as Porsche ends 32-year wait for victory

AO by Absolute Racing claimed a dominant victory in the 2026 Suzuka 1000km as Julien Andlauer, Alessio Picariello and Laurin Heinrich delivered Porsche its first win at the Japanese endurance classic since 1994. The #8 ‘Bushi Rex’-themed Porsche 911 GT3 R Evo took control shortly after halfway following a remarkable charge from Heinrich. A Safety…

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