Comtoyou Racing launches a three-car Aston Martin assault on the 2026 GTWC Europe season across Pro, Silver and Bronze classes.
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Comtoyou Racing targets multi-class glory with three-car Aston Martin campaign in 2026 GTWC Europe

Comtoyou Racing will mount a major three-car campaign in the 2026 season of GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe, fielding Aston Martin machinery across the Pro, Silver Cup and Bronze Cup classes in both Sprint and Endurance formats. The Belgian squad aims to build on its landmark success at the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa, where…

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Valentino Rossi returns full-time to GTWC Europe in 2026 with Team WRT, joined by BMW factory drivers Hesse and Harper.
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BMW-backed Valentino Rossi commits to full 2026 GTWC Europe campaign with Team WRT

Valentino Rossi will make a full-time return to the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe powered by AWS season aboard the #46 BMW run by Team WRT. The Italian star will contest both Sprint and Endurance campaigns after running partial programmes across the previous two years. Rossi balanced selected appearances in 2024 and 2025, claiming…

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Boutsen VDS partners with D’Ieteren Luxury Performance for a two-car Porsche assault in 2026 GTWC Europe.
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Boutsen VDS unveils D’leteren Luxury Performance Porsche programme for 2026 GTWC Europe campaign

Boutsen VDS has partnered with D’Ieteren Luxury Performance for its 2026 programme in GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe powered by AWS. The Belgian squad will field two Porsche 911 GT3 R entries across the full 10-round championship, marking a significant new chapter for the team. The collaboration was unveiled on 9 January at the Brussels…

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Verstappen Racing partners with Mercedes-AMG for multi-year GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe programme from 2026.
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Verstappen Racing announced Mercedes-AMG GT3 partnership ahead of 2026 GTWC Europe campaign

Verstappen Racing has announced a multi-year collaboration with Mercedes-AMG Motorsport, beginning next season and marking a significant new phase in the team’s development. The programme will see Verstappen Racing continue its presence in the GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe powered by AWS, with a renewed focus across both Sprint and Endurance competition. Thus, by aligning…

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Boutsen VDS partners with Porsche for a two-car 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe assault targeting Spa 24 Hours glory.
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Boutsen VDS switches to Porsche for ambitious 2026 GTWC Europe campaign

Boutsen VDS will join forces with Porsche for the 2026 season of GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe powered by AWS, launching a two-car campaign with the updated 911 GT3 R. The Belgian squad will switch from Mercedes-AMG after two highly successful seasons that delivered consecutive Silver Cup titles. Aurélien Panis and Cesar Gazeau secured those…

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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

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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Charles Weerts on how Team WRT shaped his GT Racing Journey
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“It’s like a family where everybody is really close” – Inside Charles Weerts’ journey with Team WRT

Charles Weerts started his GT Racing career back in 2019 with Team WRT in the GTWC Europe championship. Even though WRT switched from Audi to BMW in 2023 Weerts stayed with the Belgian team. Becoming a factory BMW M Motorsport driver as a result. With 4 Sprint Cup championships since 2019, Weerts became a big…

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Jordan Pepper on winning the CrowdStrike 24h of Spa together with Grasser and Lamborghini
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“The 24-hour race is 24 hours long” – Pepper on staying cool as Lamborghini seals historic CrowdStrike 24h of Spa win

The 2025 CrowdStrike 24h of Spa ended with a landmark triumph for Lamborghini and Jordan Pepper. After 549 laps of drama and attrition, Grasser Racing Team guided the #63 Lamborghini to the brand’s first overall victory at the Ardennes classic. Pepper, Mirko Bortolotti, and Luca Engstler shared the car and crossed the line just eight…

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Garage 59 win the GTWC Europe Race in Barcelona
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GTWC Europe | Round 10 | Barcelona | Endurance Cup | Race | McLaren’s first Endurance win in 9 years and Porsche’s first title

Garage 59 ended McLaren’s nine-year wait with a poised, clinical drive during the GTWC Europe race in Barcelona. Dean MacDonald launched from pole and set the tone, stringing together fastest laps as the #58 McLaren eased clear. A safety car erased that early cushion and reshuffled strategies, and when Adam Smalley climbed aboard he rejoined…

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GTWC Europe | Round 10 | Barcelona | Endurance Cup | Goethe leads Pre-Qualifying as title showdown intensifies

Benjamin Goethe topped Pre-Qualifying at Barcelona as teams continued preparations for the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup title decider. Earlier in the day, Team GetSpeed’s Jules Gounon had set the benchmark in Free Practice with a 1:40.793 lap in the No. 17 Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo, the only driver to break the 1:41.00 barrier. ROWE…

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