Adapting to a new manufacturer in GT racing demands precision, patience and the right guidance. For Kelvin van der Linde, the transition to BMW machinery became far smoother thanks to the support of teammate Charles Weerts. Throughout the season, van der Linde relied heavily on Weerts’ experience with the BMW platform. As a result, the…
TGI Team by GRT confirmed Franck Perera as the third driver alongside Mirko Bortolotti and Maximilian Paul for its campaign in the SRO Motorsports Group’s flagship endurance championship. The 41-year-old Lamborghini factory driver returned to familiar colours, having represented the Italian squad since 2018. He most recently contested the Endurance Cup with GRT in 2024…
Nicki Thiim joined Comtoyou Racing ahead of the 2026 DTM season as part of the team’s Aston Martin Vantage GT3 programme. The move connected a driver with extensive international GT experience to a team continuing to grow its presence within one of Europe’s most competitive championships. Beyond the sporting implications, the decision carried clear personal…
Maya Weug will take the next step in her racing career with an F1 Academy–funded GT test, driving a Ferrari 296 GT3 with AF Corse at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in December, an opportunity funded by F1 Academy. The opportunity comes as recognition of her strong 2025 campaign, in which she finished second in the F1…
The world’s leading figures in GT Racing descended upon the historic Italian city of Venice this past weekend to honour the standout achievements of 2025 at the SRO Awards. The gathering, held at a magnificent Renaissance venue in the city’s north, showcased the year’s most impressive performances across the motorsport calendar. The occasion proved particularly…
Sweeping through the streets of Macau with authority, Antonio Fuoco turned his speed into pole position for the Macau GP Qualifying Race of the FIA GT World Cup. The Italian led a Ferrari 1–2 in the first-ever Super Pole session during the Macau GP, guiding the No. 50 AF Corse Ferrari 296 GT3 to the…
Max Verstappen has added another chapter to his racing story with a spectacular debut in GT3 competition on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Driving the Ferrari 296 GT3 for Emil Frey Racing in the ninth round of the 2025 Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS), the four-time Formula 1 World Champion showed that his speed and racecraft extend well…
Max Verstappen has opened up about the progress Red Bull Powertrains and Ford are making on the development of their new power unit for 2026 and the appeal of endurance racing as a realistic career alternative to F1. In February 2023, Ford announced that they were embarking on a “long-term strategic technical partnership” with Red…
Max Verstappen has taken another big step in his motorsport career by securing the coveted DMSB Permit A at the Nürburgring. This permit grants Verstappen eligibility to race GT3 cars and compete in the legendary Nürburgring 24 Hours. The reigning Formula 1 World Champion made his debut on the Nordschleife during a round of the…
