The 2026 International GT Open season opener at Portimão delivered not only thrilling racing but also a significant milestone in the championship’s history. Zac Meakin secured his maiden victory in Race 2 alongside Dean Macdonald for Greystone GT, and in doing so, he became the 200th different driver to win a GT Open race. This…
The 2026 International GT Open season began with an unexpected yet compelling storyline at Portimão, where ZRS Motorsport emerged as the standout performer. Entering the series for the first time, the Italian team immediately demonstrated its potential by securing pole position and converting it into a commanding Race 1 victory. This achievement not only highlighted…
The 2026 International GT Open season burst into life at the Autódromo do Algarve in Portimão with a weekend that delivered pace, drama, and early championship signals. From the very first free practice session, the competitive order remained tightly contested across all classes. Teams quickly adapted to warm, almost summer-like conditions, while drivers pushed to…
The 2026 season of the International GT Open is set to begin next weekend at the iconic Autódromo Internacional do Algarve. As tradition dictates, the challenging Portuguese circuit will host the opening round on 18–19 April, offering drivers a demanding 4.684-kilometre layout defined by elevation changes and technical complexity. Following a landmark 20th anniversary season,…
Few teams command as much influence in the International GT Open as AF Corse. Year after year, the Italian outfit shapes the competitive landscape, and for 2026, it arrives once again with a formidable presence. In 2026, AF Corse commits to a five-car, full-season International GT Open programme, all built around the latest Ferrari 296…
Baron Motorsport has confirmed its participation in the 2026 edition of the International GT Open. As a long-standing presence in international GT racing, the Austrian outfit continues its tradition of competing with Ferrari machinery. Led by Philipp Baron, the team will once again field a Ferrari 296 GT3, reinforcing its commitment to the series and…
Team Motopark has confirmed the driver line-up for its #71 Mercedes-AMG entry in the 2026 International GT Open, pairing rising talent Christian Mansell with seasoned GT racer Maximilian Götz. The Oschersleben-based squad will field the green-and-black, Boll-backed car with high expectations following a successful previous season. This announcement strengthens Motopark’s ambitions, as the team blends…
German outfit Team Motopark has firmly set its ambitions on retaining its dominance as it approaches the 2026 International GT Open season. After securing both the Drivers’ and Teams’ titles last year, the Oschersleben-based squad now looks to build on that success with a refreshed and competitive driver line-up. Led by Timo Rumpfkeil, the team…
Olimp Racing has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to the International GT Open, signalling both continuity and ambition ahead of the 2026 season. As the Polish outfit prepares for its sixth full campaign in the series, it aims to build on a proven formula of consistency, competitive driver pairings, and technical evolution. With two Ferrari 296…
Dinamic GT has confirmed that it will contest the full International GT Open season in 2026, fielding a Porsche 911 GT3 R Evo. The announcement marks a significant milestone for the Parma-based team, which has previously achieved strong results in selected appearances but has never before competed across an entire calendar. A history of strong…
