Charles Weerts targets a fifth GTWC Europe Sprint Cup title in 2026, embracing pressure, fierce rivals, and a new leadership role at Team WRT.
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Weerts eyes fifth title ahead of 2026 GTWC Europe Sprint Cup opener at Brands Hatch

Charles Weerts enters the 2026 GTWC Europe Sprint Cup season with a reputation that commands attention across the paddock. The Team WRT driver has not only collected titles but also established a level of consistency that few in the series can rival. Year after year, he delivers results, adapts to new challenges, and finds ways…

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Kobe Pauwels’ journey from rallycross to GT racing continues as he targets success in GTWC Sprint with Aston Martin and Comtoyou Racing.
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Pauwels eyes breakthrough GTWC season with Aston Martin and Comtoyou Racing after unconventional journey from rallycross

As the GTWC Europe Sprint Cup prepares to open at Brands Hatch, most drivers on the grid share a familiar background shaped by karting and traditional circuit racing. However, Kobe Pauwels stands apart, having followed a far less conventional route into the world of GT competition, and now, the 2026 GTWC Europe Championship. While his…

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Kelvin van der Linde targets another GT World Challenge Europe title after a dominant 2025 season with BMW and Team WRT.
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Van der Linde remains driven for success in 2026 GTWC Europe campaign

Kelvin van der Linde enters the 2026 of GTWC Europe powered by AWS with a clear objective: defend his position at the top. After clinching both the Sprint Cup and overall titles alongside Charles Weerts, he now faces the challenge of maintaining that success in an increasingly competitive field. Furthermore, expectations have risen significantly following…

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Ben Green begins his 2026 GTWC Sprint Cup campaign with Emil Frey Racing, focusing on consistency while managing a demanding multi-series schedule.
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Green pursues consistency and results in 2026 GTWC Europe Sprint Cup campaign

While Ben Green continues to build his career without the backing of a full-time manufacturer contract, he, nevertheless, has established himself as a regular presence across multiple championships by securing competitive drives with established teams. For the 2026 season, he joins Emil Frey Racing for the Sprint Cup segment of GTWC Europe powered by AWS….

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Comtoyou Racing wins dramatic 2026 GTWC Europe opener at Paul Ricard, leading standings as Garage 59 and Rutronik top classes.
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2026 GTWC Europe | Standings after Round 1 at Circuit Paul Ricard

The 2026 GT World Challenge Europe (GTWC) season began in spectacular fashion at Circuit Paul Ricard, delivering not only a dramatic race but also an early shake-up in the championship standings. With the opening round doubling as the first Endurance Cup event, the overall standings mirror the Endurance Cup classification after Round 1. 2026 GTWC…

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Comtoyou Aston Martin snatched victory in GTWC Europe Paul Ricard race after a late Safety Car denied Mercedes-AMG a dominant win.
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2026 GTWC Europe | Endurance Cup | Paul Ricard | Race | 007 Comtoyou Aston Martin snatches dramatic victory

Comtoyou Racing secured a sensational late race victory in the GTWC Europe 2026 season opener at Circuit Paul Ricard, as the No. 007 Aston Martin of Marco Sørensen, Nicki Thiim and Mattia Drudi overturned the odds in a dramatic closing stint. The trio capitalised on a late Safety Car to deny the dominant No. 48…

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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

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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Lance Stroll gears up for 2026 GTWC Europe debut at Paul Ricard, chasing experience, enjoyment, and a rare shot at victory.
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Stroll eyes opportunity beyond F1 with GTWC Europe debut set for 2026 opener at Circuit Paul Ricard

Lance Stroll will step outside his usual F1 environment this weekend to take on a fresh and demanding challenge in the 2026 GTWC Europe. At Circuit Paul Ricard, the Canadian will pilot an Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 EVO run by Comtoyou Racing in a six-hour endurance race. Unlike the highly structured and intense world…

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