Charles Weerts targets a fifth GTWC Europe Sprint Cup title in 2026, embracing pressure, fierce rivals, and a new leadership role at Team WRT.
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Weerts eyes fifth title ahead of 2026 GTWC Europe Sprint Cup opener at Brands Hatch

Charles Weerts enters the 2026 GTWC Europe Sprint Cup season with a reputation that commands attention across the paddock. The Team WRT driver has not only collected titles but also established a level of consistency that few in the series can rival. Year after year, he delivers results, adapts to new challenges, and finds ways…

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Kelvin van der Linde targets another GT World Challenge Europe title after a dominant 2025 season with BMW and Team WRT.
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Van der Linde remains driven for success in 2026 GTWC Europe campaign

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…

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Van der Linde takes pole for DTM 2026 Race 2 at the Red Bull Ring as BoP changes shake up the grid and tighten the field
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DTM | 2026 Red Bull Ring | Qualifying 2 | Van der Linde delivers when it matters to take first pole since 2024

After yesterday’s spectacular opening race at the Red Bull Ring, the 2026 DTM field returned for a new day and fresh opportunities for Qualifying 2. Thomas Preining secured a home victory in Race 1 ahead of Lucas Auer, while Maro Engel converted pole into a podium after a costly pit stop setback. Further down the…

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Van der Linde returns to DTM with Schubert Motorsport in 2026, chasing the one title that has eluded him and a legacy built on hard work.
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Exclusive: Van der Linde on his DTM return – “I don’t want to finish second again”

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…

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Van der Linde on South Africa's motorsport rise: more young drivers are making it, but hard work remains the only path to success.
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Exclusive: Kelvin van der Linde on South Africa’s growing motorsport presence

Few drivers embody the spirit of South African motorsport quite like Kelvin van der Linde. Having begun his racing career in karting at the age of eight, he became the youngest driver to compete in a National South African Circuit event at just 14, before being crowned the country’s youngest ever National Champion at 16….

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Shane Chandaria highlights family sacrifices and national pride, showing how support fuels his rise in F4.
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Racing up the ladder | “It’s a huge inspiration” — How African motorsport excellence drives Shane Chandaria as he forges own path

Like many young drivers emerging from non-traditional racing nations, 2025 Indian F4 champion Shane Chandaria—the youngest in the series’ history and the first Kenyan to claim the title—has built his career through determination, adaptability, and self-reliance. However, Chandaria draws inspiration from African motorsport drivers who have carved out success on the international stage, and that…

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Kelvin van der Linde explains how Charles Weerts helped him adapt quickly and improve across the 2025 GT season.
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Kelvin van der Linde on working with Charles Weerts at BMW in 2025: “He’s made me a very good driver this year”

Adapting to a new manufacturer in GT racing demands precision, patience and the right guidance. For Kelvin van der Linde, the transition to BMW machinery became far smoother thanks to the support of teammate Charles Weerts. Throughout the season, van der Linde relied heavily on Weerts’ experience with the BMW platform. As a result, the…

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BMW reveals three factory-driver M4 GT3 EVO entries for the 2026 Nürburgring 24 as ROWE Racing and Schubert Motorsport lead its push.
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BMW unveils strong factory driver lineups for 2026 Nürburgring 24

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…

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Charles Weerts on building a top GTWC Europe career and choosing GT racing over Formula 1 for longevity, success, and his dream.
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“This was always my dream”— Weerts on choosing GT racing over the formula ladder

Charles Weerts has established himself as one of the standout figures in the fiercely competitive GT World Challenge Europe, carving out a distinctive identity in international motorsport, and in especially GT Racing. Rather than pursuing the traditional and often unforgiving ladder towards Formula 1 without hesitation, the Belgian evaluated his prospects at an early stage…

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Van der Linde reflects on his career and success as he insists 2024 was not his final attempt at the DTM title ahead of his 2026 comeback.
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Exclusive: Returning for 2026, van der Linde says 2024 was not his “final attempt” at DTM title

Kelvin van der Linde’s career has followed a clear pattern from the very beginning. He adapts quickly and he fights at the front. The South African began karting at the age of eight and wasted little time in rewriting record books. At just 14, he became the youngest driver to compete in a National South…

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