Pit Debrief

Six manufacturers confirmed for 2026 Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC) across five global endurance events.

IGTC secures six-manufacturer line-up for landmark 2026 GTWC campaign

Karishma Persad3 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Six manufacturers will contest the 2026 Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC) season, marking the highest total since 2020 and underlining the championship’s renewed global strength. Newcomers Chevrolet and Ford join established GT3 heavyweights BMW, Ferrari, Mercedes-AMG and Porsche for Season 11 of SRO’s globe-spanning endurance series. Notably, BMW returns as reigning manufacturers’ champion, while Chevrolet and…

Team WRT secures a dramatic 2026 Dubai 24H race one-two as late heartbreak and bold fuel strategy decide a thrilling endurance finale.

24H Series Middle East | 24H Dubai | Race | Team WRT seals dramatic one-two in 24H Dubai finale

Karishma Persad3 months ago1 month ago05 mins

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…

Winward Racing secures a dominant front row lock-out in 2026 6H Abu Dhabi qualifying as Mercedes-AMG leads the GT3 charge.

24H Series Middle East | 6H Abu Dhabi | Qualifying | Winward Racing dominates with front-row lock-out

Karishma Persad4 months ago1 month ago04 mins

Winward Racing delivered a commanding performance in Qualifying for the Michelin 6H Abu Dhabi, securing a sensational front row lock-out at Yas Marina Circuit. As a result, the Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO squad made an emphatic statement in round two of the Michelin 24H Series Middle East Trophy. Dominant Qualifying display by Winward Racing seals pole…

Rui Andrade joins Iron Lynx for 2026 FIA WEC LMGT3, joining Berry, Martin, Hodenius, Cressoni, and Zelger for championship challenge.

Rui Andrade joins Iron Lynx for 2026 FIA WEC LMGT3 Campaign

Karishma Persad5 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Angolan endurance racing star Rui Andrade is set to begin a fresh chapter in his FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) career after joining Italian outfit Iron Lynx for the 2026 LMGT3 season. The 26-year-old, who made history as the first African driver to win in two different FIA WEC categories, brings a wealth of experience…

Fourteen global manufacturers, including new entrant Genesis, headline the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) entry list.

Global manufacturers set for 2026 FIA WEC season

Karishma Persad5 months ago2 months ago07 mins

The FIA World Endurance Championship will feature one of the most diverse and competitive grids in global motorsport when the 2026 season begins. Fourteen major automotive manufacturers have committed to the championship, reinforcing the remarkable momentum the series has built during the Hypercar era. The entry list reflects the continued growth of endurance racing at…

21-car grid confirmed for inaugural 2026 Michelin 12H Malaysia at Sepang, featuring Marcus Ericsson and top GT3 teams.

Michelin 24H Series Middle East kicks off in Malaysia with exciting line-up

Karishma Persad5 months ago1 month ago03 mins

The inaugural Michelin 12H Malaysia at Sepang International Circuit is set to feature a 21-car grid, just under two weeks before the first round of the 2025/2026 Michelin 24H Series Middle East Trophy. Organisers Creventic confirm that the event will showcase both experienced racers and newcomers eager to make their mark. The headline GT3 class…