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…
Kelvin van der Linde has never been a driver who does things by halves. From becoming South Africa’s youngest ever National Champion at 16, to claiming back to back European titles before his 19th birthday, to winning some of the world’s most prestigious endurance races, his career has been defined by a relentless pursuit of…
Max Verstappen and the Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen Racing have been disqualified from their 2026 NLS2 victory in the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) after post-race scrutineering revealed a breach of tyre regulations. The Dutch driver had initially secured a commanding win aboard the Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo, sharing the car with Jules Gounon and Dani Juncadella. However, officials…
BMW has unveiled a strengthened factory-backed campaign for the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours, confirming three driver line-ups composed entirely of works drivers for the demanding endurance race. Following last year’s victory on the Nordschleife, the German manufacturer will return with an expanded effort featuring two entries from ROWE Racing and a third car fielded by…
BMW M Motorsport has finalised its works driver deployments for the 2026 GTWC Europe campaign, intending to defend titles and challenge on multiple fronts. While Team WRT had already confirmed its pairings, BMW has now detailed the full factory allocation, including a reinforced Endurance Cup effort with ROWE Racing. Champions lead BMW-backed Team WRT 2026…
The 2025 DTM season did not allow a simple storyline to take hold. No driver controlled the championship for long. Instead, the series rewarded sustained management across 16 races, where raw speed mattered as much as tyre use, pit timing, and the ability to absorb pressure without blinking. From the opening round through to the…
Team WRT has completed its 2026 GTWC Europe programme, confirming an additional Endurance entry and two new Sprint crews. As a result, the BMW outfit will field three cars in Endurance Cup competition and four in Sprint Cup events, underlining its intent to fight across every front next season. Previously, the squad had already revealed…
The final 2026 Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour entry list stands confirmed, and it shapes as one of the race’s strongest ever in depth, talent and global representation. Organisers have locked in 35 cars across Pro, Pro-Am, Silver, Bronze, GT4 and Invitational categories. Furthermore, 115 drivers representing 22 nationalities will tackle Mount Panorama, underlining the event’s…
Team WRT will defend its Sprint Cup and overall drivers’ crowns in the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe season with an unchanged pairing of Charles Weerts and Kelvin van der Linde. The duo will once again spearhead the Belgian squad’s Pro campaign, while newly appointed BMW factory driver Jordan Pepper strengthens the line-up for…
Team WRT delivered a masterclass in endurance racing strategy to secure a sensational one-two finish in the Michelin 24H Dubai. Crucially, the No.669 BMW M4 GT3 EVO held firm to claim victory after a bold fuel-saving gamble in the closing stages. Jordan Pepper, sharing driving duties with Kelvin van der Linde, Ben Tuck, Fran Rueda…
