Max Verstappen targets victory on his 2026 GTWC Europe debut at Portimão and discusses a potential 2027 24 Hours of Spa GT3 race drive.
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Verstappen targets 2026 GTWC Europe Portimão victory and eyes 2027 24 Hours of Spa debut

Max Verstappen has expressed his determination to challenge for victory on his GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe debut at Portimão while revealing that he hopes to compete in the 2027 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa. The four-time Formula 1 World Champion will contest the 2026 GTWC Europe Endurance Cup season finale at the Autódromo Internacional…

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Max Verstappen makes his GTWC Europe bow at Portimão with Chris Lulham and Ben Barnicoat. Read the guide to the race and schedule.
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Max Verstappen at 2026 GTWC Europe Portimão finale: Teammates, rivals, race format and how to watch

Four-time Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen will make his GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe powered by AWS debut at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão, Portugal, on Saturday, 17 October 2026. The Dutch driver will compete in the three-hour Endurance Cup season finale, sharing the #3 Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO with Chris Lulham and…

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Waters, Mostert and Randle reunite with Scott Taylor Motorsport for the 2027 Bathurst 12 Hour after 2026 pole and race heartbreak.
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Scott Taylor Motorsport confirms unchanged line-up for 2027 Bathurst 12 Hour

Scott Taylor Motorsport (STM) has confirmed Cameron Waters, Chaz Mostert and Thomas Randle for the 2027 Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour, becoming the first team to announce its entry for next year’s Australian endurance racing classic. The all-Australian trio will reunite in the team’s Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO for a second consecutive year, targeting an outright victory…

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MAD Joker Racing's Austin, Keating and Dempsey reflect on their Am class victory after a dramatic 2026 Indianapolis 8 Hour finale.
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MAD Joker Racing drivers celebrate 2026 Indianapolis 8 Hour Am class victory

MAD Joker Racing’s Marc Austin, Ben Keating and Peter Dempsey have reflected on their Am class victory at the 2026 DESDER Indianapolis 8 Hour, following a closely contested season finale at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The trio secured class honours in the #11 Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO after an eight-hour battle against AF Corse USA and Scuderia…

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ACI Motorsports will return to GTWC America in 2027 with Matt Smith and Yves Baltas sharing a Pro-Am Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo.
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ACI Motorsports confirms Mercedes-AMG GTWC America return for 2027

ACI Motorsports will return to GT World Challenge America Powered by AWS in 2027, confirming a full-season Pro-Am programme with Matt Smith and Yves Baltas in the #74 Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo. The Chattanooga-based operation last competed in GTWC America during the 2023 season before shifting its focus towards Pirelli GT4 America and North American Porsche…

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Maro Engel leads the way after the busy FP1 session at the 2026 DTM Norisring round, also marking the halfway point of the season.
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DTM | 2026 Norisring | FP1 | Engel beats Paul and Dörr to lead opening practice

The DTM returned for one of its most anticipated events of the year at the 2026 Norisring. The championship’s only street circuit also marked the halfway point of the season, with the drivers eager to reacquaint themselves with the narrow confines of the “Franconian Monaco”. FP1 gets underway The opening Free Practice session began with…

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Max Verstappen adds Nürburgring 24 Qualifiers to his schedule, boosting preparation for his highly anticipated N24 debut.
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Max Verstappen adds N24 Qualifiers to Nürburgring 24 preparations

Max Verstappen will make the most of an unexpected gap in the Formula 1 calendar by competing in the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Qualifiers, further strengthening his preparations for his debut in the iconic endurance race. The four-time Formula 1 world champion continues to broaden his GT racing experience as he balances commitments across disciplines. The…

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GT World Challenge (GTWC) America opens 2026 at Sonoma with nine manufacturers, full GT3 grid, and new three-hour race format.
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Nine manufacturers set for Sonoma showdown in 2026 GTWC America opener

The GT World Challenge (GTWC) America powered by AWS begins its 2026 season this weekend at Sonoma Raceway. This year, the championship introduces a new three-hour feature race format, immediately raising the stakes for teams and drivers. At the same time, nine major manufacturers headline the GT3 field, reflecting the series’ continued growth and competitiveness….

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KCMG returns to the 2026 Nürburgring 24 with a Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo, recruiting winners Jesse Krohn and David Pittard.
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KCMG target strong 2026 Nürburgring 24 return with Mercedes-AMG

As reported by Sportscar365, KCMG has confirmed its return to the Nürburgring 24 Hours with a Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo in 2026, marking the team’s first appearance in the race in three years. The Hong Kong-flagged squad will enter the No. 47 car in the top SP9 class while also undertaking an extensive campaign in the…

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GTWC America 2026 promises intense GT3 action as nine manufacturers and top teams battle across North America.
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GTWC America gears up for landmark 2026 season

The GT World Challenge (GTWC) America powered by AWS heads towards 2026 with exceptional momentum. Teams continue to confirm entries, manufacturers strengthen programmes, and driver line-ups take form. As a result, the championship grid looks deeper and more competitive than ever. Moreover, nine leading manufacturers will contest the season, underlining the strength of the global…

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