Emson and Lebbon sweep Misano for Elite Motorsport to take the 2026 GT Open points lead ahead of Mansell and Götz.
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2026 International GT Open | Round 3 – Misano | Emson and Lebbon sweep Misano to seize championship lead

The 2026 International GT Open season continued at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, and the championship’s first visit to the Italian venue produced a decisive momentum shift. After Team Motopark’s commanding GT Open 500 victory at Spa-Francorchamps, Round 3 belonged to Elite Motorsport with Entire Race Engineering, as Tom Emson and Tom Lebbon swept both…

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2026 International GT Open heads to Misano with close title fights across Pro, Pro-Am and Am as 29 cars prepare for Round 3.
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Misano set for heated 2026 International GT Open championship fights across Pro, Pro-Am and Am

The 2026 International GT Open heads to Misano this weekend with attention split between a historic new venue and several increasingly close championship battles. The third round of the 2026 season marks the series’ first visit to the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli. However, while the new location brings added anticipation, the competitive focus remains…

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Target Racing returns to GT Open at Misano with Huilin Han driving a Ferrari 296 GT3 in the Am class at the series’ new venue.
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Target Racing returns to International GT Open at Misano with Ferrari 296 GT3

Target Racing will return to the International GT Open at Misano this weekend, adding another entry to the grid as the championship prepares for its first visit to the Italian circuit. The third round of the 2026 season already carries added significance because Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli appears on the GT Open calendar for…

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International GT Open heads to Misano for the first time as the Adriatic venue becomes the 22nd circuit in series history.
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International GT Open heads to Misano for historic first visit

The 2026 International GT Open season will enter new territory this weekend as the championship visits Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli for the first time in its history. The third round of the campaign marks a significant milestone for the series. After 21 previous editions, Misano becomes the 22nd different circuit to host an International…

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Al Manar Racing returns to the International GT Open at Misano with Al Faisal Al Zubair and David Fumanelli in a Ferrari 296 GT3.
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Al Manar Racing returns to International GT Open grid at Misano

Al Manar Racing will make its return to the International GT Open during this weekend’s round at Misano, marking an important comeback for one of the championship’s familiar and successful teams. The Omani outfit, which has built a strong reputation across international GT racing, now prepares to rejoin the grid with renewed ambitions and a…

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Christian Mansell and Maximilian Götz deliver a perfect Spa weekend for Team Motopark as Fach Auto Tech sweeps Pro-Am and Am in the GT Open 500.
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2026 International GT Open | Round 2 – Spa-Francorchamps | Mansell and Götz dominate GT Open 500 to take championship lead

The 2026 International GT Open season continued at Spa-Francorchamps with the first endurance race of the year, and the GT Open 500 delivered a decisive shift in the championship picture. After a competitive Portimão opener, Round 2 placed strategy, consistency, and adaptability at the forefront, with changing track conditions shaping the rhythm of the weekend….

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The 2026 GT Open heads to Spa for a 500km endurance race, with 32 cars, double points and fierce battles across three classes.
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2026 GT Open 500 promises tight battles across classes at Spa

The International GT Open now moves from its lively season opener in Portugal to one of the championship’s standout fixtures: the GT Open 500 at Spa-Francorchamps. After an exciting first round at Portimão, teams and drivers head to the Ardennes for the season’s first endurance challenge. This year, Spa brings extra intensity. The race runs…

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Optimum Motorsport returns to the International GT Open at Spa with Morgan Tillbrook and Ben Barnicoat racing its McLaren GT3 Evo in Pro-Am.
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Optimum Motorsport returns to International GT Open with Tillbrook and Barnicoat at Spa

Optimum Motorsport will return to the International GT Open grid at Spa-Francorchamps with Morgan Tillbrook and Ben Barnicoat leading its Pro-Am challenge in the GT Open 500. The Wakefield-based team will field its #27 McLaren GT3 Evo for the Belgian endurance event, as it continues preparations for a busy GT3 programme. Tillbrook and Barnicoat already…

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Mikkel Pedersen Racing will debut in 2026 International GT Open at Spa with a Porsche 911 GT3R EVO and a four-round Pro-Am campaign.
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Mikkel Pedersen Racing confirms four-round International GT Open campaign in 2026

Mikkel Pedersen Racing will make its International GT Open debut at the GT Open 500 at Spa-Francorchamps, as the Danish squad begins a new chapter in GT3 competition. The Struer-based organisation, founded and led by Mikkel O. Pedersen, has built its reputation through Porsche customer racing. Now, the team will move into a wider international…

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Zac Meakin becomes the GT Open series’ 200th race winner with Portimão victory, marking a historic milestone in the 2026 season opener.
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Historic Portimão win for Zac Meakin marks milestone in GT Open history

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…

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