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Petrobelli, Gounon and Schiller top sessions at Paul Ricard as GT field prepares for qualifying and six-hour 2026 GTWC Europe showdown.

2026 | GTWC Europe | Endurance | Circuit Paul Ricard | Bronze Test & Free Practice | Mercedes-AMG leads the way after busy opening day

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

The opening day of 2026 GTWC Europe track action at Circuit Paul Ricard delivered three distinct but closely connected sessions, each offering valuable insight into the competitive order ahead of race day. Firstly, Giacomo Petrobelli led the Bronze Test with a narrow margin, setting the tone for a tightly packed field. Subsequently, Jules Gounon placed…

Daniel Morad returns to GT World Challenge (GTWC) America with TR3 Racing, joining Brayton Williams in a Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo in 2026.

Daniel Morad returns to GTWC America with TR3 Racing for 2026 campaign

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Daniel Morad will make a full-time return to GT World Challenge (GTWC) America powered by AWS, after securing a seat with TR3 Racing for the remainder of the 2026 season. The 35-year-old Canadian steps into the Pro-Am class line-up with immediate effect, replacing Will Bamber following his departure from the Florida-based squad. Consequently, Morad will…

Lance Stroll gears up for 2026 GTWC Europe debut at Paul Ricard, chasing experience, enjoyment, and a rare shot at victory.

Stroll eyes opportunity beyond F1 with GTWC Europe debut set for 2026 opener at Circuit Paul Ricard

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

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…

Haase tops GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe Prologue at Paul Ricard as Audi and Porsche trade fastest laps ahead of the 2026 season opener.

2026 GTWC Europe | Prologue | Tight margins define Paul Ricard Prologue ahead of season opener

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Just days before the opening six-hour endurance race at Circuit Paul Ricard, the GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe powered by AWS officially launched its 2026 track action with the traditional Prologue at Circuit Paul Ricard. Therefore, with no time to lose, teams approached the sessions not only as a test but also as a crucial…

2026 GTWC Europe begins at Paul Ricard with new cars, fresh talent, and format changes shaping the season opener.

New cars, new faces: 2026 GTWC Europe begins at Circuit Paul Ricard

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

The GTWC Europe returns for the 2026 season with its traditional six-hour curtain-raiser at Circuit Paul Ricard. The race, which runs from 18:00 to midnight on Saturday, once again promises a blend of endurance, strategy, and high-level GT3 competition. As the championship evolves, organisers continue to refine the sporting format while manufacturers push technical boundaries….

Sepang opener thrills as Absolute, Porsche and Origine share wins across dramatic 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Asia races and sessions.

2026 GTWC Asia | Sepang | Porsche and Absolute Racing shine in season opener

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

The 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Asia powered by AWS season began in emphatic fashion at Sepang, where pace, precision and strategy combined to produce a gripping double-header. Climax Racing set the early benchmark in practice through Li Lichao and Elias Seppanen, before Absolute Racing asserted qualifying dominance with Akash Nandy and Bastian Buus securing…

Mercedes-AMG leads GTWC Manufacturers standings after Sonoma, with Ferrari, Audi and Porsche close behind early in 2026.

Mercedes-AMG takes early control of 2026 GTWC Global Manufacturers standings

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Only a handful of rounds have taken place in the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Global Manufacturers Championship, yet the fight between leading brands is already beginning to intensify, as following the American season opener at Sonoma Raceway, Mercedes-AMG has surged into an early lead. The reigning champions sit atop the standings with 111 points,…

Stroll will step away from his usual F1 duties to make a surprise appearance in GT racing during the April break in the 2026 season.

Stroll set for GT World Challenge appearance during F1 break

Chiara Martin2 months ago2 months ago02 mins

Lance Stroll will step away from his usual F1 duties to make a surprise appearance to compete in the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup round at Paul Ricard during the April break The Canadian driver, who competes for Aston Martin in F1, will use the downtime between races to gain additional track time in…

Feeney and Schumacher lead 2026 GTWC Australia standings after Round 1, with Ojeda and Lucchitti close behind following dramatic races.

2026 GTWC Australia | Standings after Phillip Island (Round 1)

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

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…

Turner Motorsport finishes fourth on Pro debut at Sonoma as Rothberg and Foley impress in GTWC America opener.

Strong start for Turner Motorsport in GTWC America Pro Class debut in Sonoma

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Turner Motorsport made a strong impression on its Pro class debut in the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) America powered by AWS season opener at Sonoma Raceway. The team’s No. 29 LATICRETE BMW M4 GT3 EVO, driven by Robby Foley and Justin Rothberg, secured a hard-fought fourth-place finish in the new three-hour race format. Notably,…