Maro Engel looked set to convert pole position into victory in Race 1 of the 2026 DTM season at the Red Bull Ring, but a costly issue during the pitstop phase denied him the win. The Mercedes-AMG driver led the opening stages with authority and controlled the pace from the front before the race slipped…
Under the fading Tuscan light at Mugello, Qualifying for the 2026 Michelin 12H Mugello delivered a captivating blend of precision, pressure and outright speed. As the opening round of the European Series gathered momentum, teams pushed to the limit across three tightly contested GT3 sessions. In the end, it was a perfectly executed team performance—capped…
Mercedes-AMG has confirmed an emphatic statement of intent for the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) powered by AWS, unveiling a formidable 16-car campaign across both the Endurance Cup and Sprint Cup. With 10 cars committed to Endurance and six to Sprint competition, the Affalterbach manufacturer signals its determination to dominate Europe’s premier GT3 championship. As…
Mercedes-AMG began the 2026 Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC) season in spectacular fashion, capturing a record-breaking fourth Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hours victory. The win marked a first Bathurst triumph for the GMR team and its drivers – Maxime Martin, Mikael Grenier, and Maro Engel – with Engel finally conquering Mount Panorama on his 10th attempt. The…
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…
The 2025 GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup kicked off at Brands Hatch with two action-packed races. Ferrari and Mercedes-AMG split the victories, confirming that this year’s Sprint campaign will be fiercely contested. Winward Racing fastest out of the box The weekend began with sunshine over Brands Hatch. Winward Racing immediately made an impression. Lucas…
