Max Verstappen makes his GTWC Europe bow at Portimão with Chris Lulham and Ben Barnicoat. Read the guide to the race and schedule.
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Max Verstappen at 2026 GTWC Europe Portimão finale: Teammates, rivals, race format and how to watch

Four-time Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen will make his GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe powered by AWS debut at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão, Portugal, on Saturday, 17 October 2026. The Dutch driver will compete in the three-hour Endurance Cup season finale, sharing the #3 Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO with Chris Lulham and…

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GTWC Europe concludes at Portimão with a 61-car grid, Max Verstappen's debut and key title battles. Preview the race and schedule.
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2026 GTWC Europe | Endurance Cup | Portimão | Preview | Verstappen joins 61-car grid for season finale

The 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe powered by AWS season concludes at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão this weekend, with a 61-car grid preparing for a three-hour Endurance Cup finale on Saturday, 17 October. The Portuguese circuit will host the tenth and final round of the combined championship and the fifth Endurance…

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Max Verstappen confirms his GTWC Europe debut at the 2026 Portimão finale, joining Chris Lulham and Ben Barnicoat in the No. 3 Mercedes-AMG.
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Verstappen confirms 2026 GTWC Europe Portimão debut as WEC clash rules out Juncadella and Gounon

Max Verstappen has confirmed that he will make his GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe powered by AWS debut at the 2026 Portimão finale, stepping into the No. 3 Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen Racing entry for the Endurance Cup season finale. His appearance comes as the GTWC Europe finale clashes directly with the FIA World Endurance Championship’s…

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BMW reshuffles its 2026 GTWC Europe line-ups as Marciello, Farfus and Harper prioritise the clashing WEC Barcelona round.
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BMW drivers Marciello, Farfus and Harper to miss 2026 GTWC Europe Portimão finale amid WEC clash

BMW factory drivers Raffaele Marciello, Augusto Farfus and Dan Harper will miss the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe powered by AWS Endurance Cup finale at Portimão as they prioritise the clashing FIA World Endurance Championship round at Barcelona. The two events both take place across the 16–18 October weekend, creating complications for 18 GTWC…

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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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