Tigani Motorsport shines at The Bend as Ojeda and Pires claim 2026 GTWC Australia Rowe Pole Position awards in Qualifying.
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2026 | GTWC Australia | Tailem Bend | Qualifying | Tigani Motorsport secures double pole at The Bend

The 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia powered by AWS delivered two tightly contested Qualifying sessions at The Bend, with Tigani Motorsport emerging as the team to beat. Jayden Ojeda put the Move My Wheels by Tigani Motorsport Mercedes-AMG GT3 on pole in Qualifying 1, before Sergio Pires completed the double for the New South…

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Tigani Motorsport and Team BRM lead Friday Practice in 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia at The Bend ahead of Saturday Qualifying.
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2026 | GTWC Australia | Tailem Bend | Practice 1, Bronze Practice & Practice 2 | Tigani and Team BRM lead Friday sessions at The Bend

The 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia powered by AWS began its LIQUI MOLY GT Festival weekend at The Bend with a busy Friday of practice, as Tigani Motorsport dominated the opening session before Mark Rosser and Thomas Randle put Castrol Team BRM on top later in the day. The trio of Tigani Motorsport Mercedes-AMG…

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JP Drake steps up to GT3 with Team BRM at The Bend, partnering mentor Garnet Patterson in 2026 GTWC Australia debut.
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JP Drake to make 2026 GTWC Australia debut at The Bend alonside mentor Garnet Patterson

JP Drake will take a major step in his racing career when he debuts in 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia powered by AWS at the upcoming LIQUI MOLY GT Festival The Bend. After impressing in Monochrome GT4 Australia last year, the South Australian now transitions into GT3 machinery for the first time. Drake will…

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Feeney and Schumacher lead 2026 GTWC Australia standings after Round 1, with Ojeda and Lucchitti close behind following dramatic races.
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2026 GTWC Australia | Standings after Phillip Island (Round 1)

Broc Feeney and Brad Schumacher have taken an early lead in the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia powered by AWS Pro-Am standings after a dramatic opening round at Phillip Island. However, their advantage remains slim following two highly competitive and incident-filled races. The defending champions sit on 30 points, just ahead of Jaxon Evans…

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Ojeda and Lucchitti win 2026 GTWC Australia Race 2 at Phillip Island after Safety Cars, pit strategy twists, and late-race collisions reshape results.
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2026 | GTWC Australia | Phillip Island | Race 2 | Ojeda and Lucchitti master Safety Car chaos to secure victory

Jayden Ojeda and Paul Lucchitti produced a flawless and disciplined drive to secure victory in Race 2 at the GT Festival Phillip Island in the opening round of the 2026 GTWC Australia. Despite multiple Safety Car interruptions and several on-track incidents, the pair converted pole position into a winning result in the Move My Wheels…

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Jayden Ojeda and Brad Schumacher claim Rowe Pole Positions in wet qualifying at GT Festival Phillip Island for GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia 2026.
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2026 | GTWC Australia | Phillip Island | Qualifying | Ojeda and Schumacher share Rowe Pole Position awards

GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia powered by AWS kicked off its 2026 season with two dramatic Qualifying sessions at GT Festival Phillip Island, with wet conditions challenging teams across the board. Despite the tricky track, two different crews claimed the Rowe Pole Position Award: Jayden Ojeda in Qualifying 1 and Brad Schumacher in Qualifying 2….

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Ryan Wood and Steve Brooks top both opening practice sessions at Phillip Island in the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia.
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2026 | GTWC Australia | Phillip Island | Practice 1 & 2 | Woods and Brook dominate opening sessions

Ryan Wood and Steve Brooks have made a commanding start to the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia powered by AWS season at Phillip Island, topping the timesheets in both Practice 1 and Practice 2 of the season opener. The Wolfbrook Motorsport Audi R8 LMS EVO II duo set the fastest laps in each session,…

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ROWE Motor Oil joins GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia as 2026 lubricants partner, boosting global reach and technical strength.
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ROWE Motor Oil partners with GTWC Australia for 2026

SRO Motorsports Australia has confirmed a major new partnership ahead of the 2026 season, with ROWE Motor Oil named the official lubricants partner of GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia powered by AWS. This collaboration not only strengthens the championship’s commercial portfolio but also reinforces its growing international standing. A partnership built on performance Founded in…

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GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia 2026 kicks off at Phillip Island with 17 cars, seven manufacturers, and a stacked driver lineup.
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Seven manufacturers set for 2026 GTWC Australia opener at Phillip Island

The 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia powered by AWS season has officially arrived, and anticipation is high as a competitive 17-car field descends on Phillip Island. With seven manufacturers represented and a wealth of driving talent on display, the opening round promises a thrilling start to the campaign. Set against the stunning backdrop of…

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