The 2026 GTWC Asia powered by AWS championship picture changed significantly during the fourth event of the season at Okayama International Circuit. Cheng Congfu and Yu Kuai claimed the opening victory for Audi Sport Asia Team Phantom after Absolute Racing’s wet-tyre gamble backfired in changing conditions. Andrés Pato and Jaxon Evans then completed Audi’s sweep…
The 2026 GTWC Asia powered by AWS season continued at Okayama International Circuit with a weekend that transformed the championship battle and delivered a clean sweep for Audi Sport Asia Team Phantom. Sandy Stuvik marked his return to the championship by taking Race 1 pole for Absolute Racing, while Jaxon Evans led an Audi front-row…
The 2026 GTWC Asia powered by AWS reaches the halfway stage of its 2026 season at Okayama on 29–30 August, with just eight points covering the leading three championship contenders. Absolute Racing’s Huang Ruohan and Alessandro Ghiretti remain at the top after setting the early pace from their Sepang victory. However, a quieter Fuji weekend…
Nissan will challenge for overall victory in the 50th Suzuka 1000km after Team 5ZIGEN confirmed a factory-supported Pro entry featuring three drivers from the Super GT500 field. Atsushi Miyake will share the team’s Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 with Katsumasa Chiyo and Kazuki Hiramine for the Summer Endurance Race on September 11–13. The line-up gives Nissan…
Tom Sargent strengthened his international experience with a competitive 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Asia powered by AWS debut at Fuji Speedway. The Australian joined Absolute Racing alongside his long-time teammate Kyle Washington for a one-off appearance in Japan. Although a mechanical issue limited their early running, the pair recovered to challenge near the front…
The 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Asia powered by AWS title fight tightened considerably during the third event of the season at Fuji International Speedway. David Chen Weian and Liu Kaishun claimed Race 1 victory for Harmony Racing, while Shigekazu Wakisaka and Ryo Ogawa finished second and secured Pro-Am honours for LM Corsa. Lyu Wei…
The 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Asia powered by AWS season reached its halfway point at Fuji International Speedway with a weekend of close finishes, contrasting strategies and significant title implications. Harmony Racing opened the event by converting David Chen Weian’s surprise Race 1 pole position into victory for the team’s new Sakura-liveried Ferrari. Liu…
GTWC Asia powered by AWS returns this weekend at Fuji Speedway, with Rounds 5 and 6 of 2026 taking the continental series to the foothills of Mount Fuji. The championship resumes more than two months after Mandalika, where Absolute Racing’s Huang Ruohan and Alessandro Ghiretti strengthened their overall lead to 20 points. Their consistency has…
GT World Challenge (GTWC) Asia powered by AWS has confirmed a six-round 2027 calendar featuring returns to Suzuka Circuit and Chang International Circuit. Season 9 will comprise 12 one-hour races across four countries between April and October. However, GTWC Asia will introduce several cost-control measures, including fewer official test sessions and a reduced weekend tyre…
Mercedes-AMG has reclaimed the lead of the global 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) powered by AWS manufacturers’ championship following a busy run of races across Europe, Australia and North America. The German manufacturer now holds 555 points after rounds at Monza, Queensland and Road Atlanta contributed to the latest standings update. Porsche, which led throughout…
