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Jules Gounon and Daniel Juncadella claim Verstappen Racing’s maiden GTWC Europe Sprint Cup win in Race 1 at Magny-Cours.
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2026 GTWC Europe | Sprint Cup | Magny-Cours | Race 1 | Gounon and Juncadella secure Verstappen Racing’s maiden GTWC Europe victory

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein04 mins

Jules Gounon and Daniel Juncadella delivered Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen Racing its first overall GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe victory in Race 1 at Magny-Cours. The No. 3 Mercedes-AMG controlled the race from pole position before Juncadella resisted late pressure from Arthur Leclerc to win by 2.597 seconds. Thomas Neubauer and Leclerc charged from ninth on…

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Pereira faces an NLS and GTWC Europe double, racing at the Nürburgring before a seven-hour dash to Magny-Cours.
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Pereira set for remarkable NLS and GTWC Europe Magny-Cours double attempt

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein07 mins

Dylan Pereira will undertake an extraordinary double programme as he attempts to compete in the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) and the GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe Sprint Cup during the same weekend. The Luxembourgish driver must travel more than 1,200 kilometres between the Nürburgring and Magny-Cours, with only a small window between his two races on…

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Relive the 2025 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa, where Grasser Racing Team secured Lamborghini’s first overall victory after 549 laps of drama
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CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa | A recap of 2025

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein010 mins

The 2025 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa delivered speed, survival and heartbreak in equal measure. Across 24 hours, 549 laps and countless twists, the Belgian endurance classic once again demonstrated why it is regarded as one of the toughest and most prestigious GT3 races in the world. In the end, it was Grasser Racing Team…

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GTWC Europe adds Imola and the Hungaroring to its 2027 calendar, featuring 10 rounds across eight countries from April to October.
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Imola replaces Monza as GTWC Europe reveals revised 2027 calendar

Karishma Persad05 mins

GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe powered by AWS has revealed a 10-round 2027 calendar featuring the returns of Imola and the Hungaroring. GTWC Europe will stage five Endurance Cup events and five Sprint Cup rounds across eight countries between April and October. Eight venues retain their places from the 2026 schedule, while Imola returns for…

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Thierry Vermeulen outlines development, goals and long-term ambitions for success ahead of the 2026 DTM season.
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Exclusive: Vermeulen targets consistency, growth and DTM success ahead of 2026 season

Karishma Persad07 mins

As Thierry Vermeulen continues to establish himself within the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM), his focus has naturally shifted from adaptation to refinement and success. Speaking exclusively to Pit Debrief, the Emil Frey Racing driver reflected not only on his recent development, but also on the areas he believes will prove decisive as he continues to…

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Comtoyou Racing fields an all-Belgian line up at the 2026 CrowdStrike 24h of Spa, with Sarah Bovy returning to boost Pro-Am hopes.
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All-Belgian pride meets Pro-Am ambition for Comtoyou Racing at the 2026 CrowdStrike 24h of Spa

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein04 mins

The CrowdStrike 24h of Spa has always been a race that blends sporting excellence with deep emotional connection, and for 2026, Comtoyou Racing ensured both were present in abundance. The team confirmed an entry that immediately stood out, fielding an all-Belgian line-up in its #700 Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 EVO. In a field often…

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#48 Mercedes-AMG takes first overall pole in GTWC Europe Qualifying Endurance, leading the grid into the 6h race at Paul Ricard
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2026 GTWC Europe | Endurance Cup | Circuit Paul Ricard | Qualifying | Mercedes-AMG MANN-FILTER #48 takes first overall pole of the season

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein04 mins

Winward Racing secured pole position for the opening round of the 2026 GTWC Europe Endurance Cup at Circuit Paul Ricard for the second year in a row, as Lucas Auer, Luca Stolz and Maro Engel combined to narrowly edge out the competition in a remarkably close qualifying session. Despite Engel only placing 11th in the…

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Perera returns to GRT for his ninth season as a Lamborghini factory driver, targeting Endurance Cup success with the new Temerario GT3
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Perera returns to GRT to lead Lamborghini’s new Temerario GT3 era

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein02 mins

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…

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Lamborghini and Rutronik Racing announce multi-year partnership for GTWC Europe
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Rutronik Racing announce multi-year partnership with Lamborghini for GTWC Europe

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein03 mins

Rutronik Racing announced the switch to Lamborghini from Porsche as their manufacturer after winning the Endurance Cup and finishing the 24h of Spa second, right behind a Lamborghini. The German team will run the new Lamborghini Temerario GT3 for the whole 2026 GTWC Europe season. Though Rutronik Racing has yet to confirm the finale driver…

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Engstler on teamwork with Grasser in GT World Challenge Europe
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“Hope to stay in the same line-up for the future” – Engstler on continuity, chemistry, and Grasser’s GT World Challenge Europe push after the 24h of Spa

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein04 mins

From touring-car prospect to DTM race winner and Spa hero, Luca Engstler’s leap to Grasser Racing has lit a fuse under Lamborghini’s GT program. In his first full season aboard the Huracán GT3 Evo2 he struck early in DTM, with victories at Oschersleben and Hockenheim, then, alongside Jordan Pepper and Mirko Bortolotti, delivered Lamborghini’s first-ever…

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