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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.

2026 | GTWC Europe | Endurance | Circuit Paul Ricard | Bronze Test & Free Practice | Mercedes-AMG leads the way after busy opening day

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago07 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…

Haase tops GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe Prologue at Paul Ricard as Audi and Porsche trade fastest laps ahead of the 2026 season opener.

2026 GTWC Europe | Prologue | Tight margins define Paul Ricard Prologue ahead of season opener

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins

Just days before the opening six-hour endurance race at Circuit Paul Ricard, the GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe powered by AWS officially launched its 2026 track action with the traditional Prologue at Circuit Paul Ricard. Therefore, with no time to lose, teams approached the sessions not only as a test but also as a crucial…

2026 GTWC Europe begins at Paul Ricard with new cars, fresh talent, and format changes shaping the season opener.

New cars, new faces: 2026 GTWC Europe begins at Circuit Paul Ricard

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago1 week ago04 mins

The GTWC Europe returns for the 2026 season with its traditional six-hour curtain-raiser at Circuit Paul Ricard. The race, which runs from 18:00 to midnight on Saturday, once again promises a blend of endurance, strategy, and high-level GT3 competition. As the championship evolves, organisers continue to refine the sporting format while manufacturers push technical boundaries….

Gabriel Gomez tops FREC testing at Paul Ricard as drivers impress ahead of Spielberg opener in a tightly contested 2026 season.

2026 | FREC | Paul Ricard Pre-Season Testing | Gomez, Olivieri, Nakamura-Berta and Munoz shine as field shows depth

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks ago03 mins

The 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) continued its pre-season programme with two productive test days at the Circuit Paul Ricard, as all 10 teams prepared for the season opener at Spielberg at the end of April. Importantly, the French venue offered stable weather conditions throughout, in contrast to the mixed running at Hockenheim….

2026 FIA FREC teams continue pre-season testing at Paul Ricard after a busy Hockenheim outing, as preparations intensify for Spielberg.

Teams step-up preparations as 2026 FIA FREC testing continues in France

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks ago02 mins

Following the first official outing of the season at Hockenheim, teams and drivers in the FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) now shift focus to the next phase of preparation. 2026 FREC testing action resumes at the Circuit Paul Ricard, where competitors will take part in two further days of collective testing on 30–31 March….