Valentino Rossi returns full-time to GTWC Europe in 2026 with Team WRT, joined by BMW factory drivers Hesse and Harper.
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BMW-backed Valentino Rossi commits to full 2026 GTWC Europe campaign with Team WRT

Valentino Rossi will make a full-time return to the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe powered by AWS season aboard the #46 BMW run by Team WRT. The Italian star will contest both Sprint and Endurance campaigns after running partial programmes across the previous two years. Rossi balanced selected appearances in 2024 and 2025, claiming…

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Team WRT secures a dramatic 2026 Dubai 24H race one-two as late heartbreak and bold fuel strategy decide a thrilling endurance finale.
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24H Series Middle East | 24H Dubai | Race | Team WRT seals dramatic one-two in 24H Dubai finale

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…

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TFT Racing secures 2026 Dubai 24H Qualifying pole as Benjamin Paque shines in historic GT3 shoot-out amid fierce multi-class battles.
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24H Series Middle East | 24H Dubai | Qualifying | TFT Racing storms to pole in historic GT3 shoot-out

TFT Racing secured a landmark pole position for the Michelin 24H Dubai, as Benjamin Paque produced a stunning lap in the series’ first-ever GT3 ‘Top 10 Shoot-Out’. Consequently, the Belgian driver placed the Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO firmly at the front of the grid. Paque’s decisive lap of 1m55.597 seconds proved untouchable. Not only did it…

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Jordan Pepper begins his BMW GT3 journey, focusing on adaptation, learning from teammates, and long-term career growth.
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Pepper embarks on fresh chapter with BMW in 2026 with eyes on long-term future

Jordan Pepper has urged realism as he begins his BMW factory career, stressing that instant dominance remains unrealistic when switching manufacturers. While speaking to Sportscar365, the South African GT star made clear that adaptation, not expectation, defines his mindset as he steps into the BMW M4 GT3 EVO, noting that “it’s not like you hop…

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Herberth Motorsport wins a dramatic 2026 6H Abu Dhabi race as strategy and resilience overcome chaos in a thrilling 6-hour battle.
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24H Series Middle East | 6H Abu Dhabi | Race | Porsche prevails as Herberth wins incident-filled race

Herberth Motorsport delivered a clinical and composed performance to secure victory in a dramatic 2026 Michelin 6H Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit. The No.10 Porsche 911 GT3 R (992), driven by Loek Hartog, Antares Au and Huub van Eijndhoven, emerged on top after a race defined by incidents and repeated Code 60 interruptions. Perfect…

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A 36-car grid headlines the 2026 Bathurst 12 Hour as Ford debuts and global GT3 giants return to Mount Panorama.
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Global grid gathers for landmark 2026 Bathurst 12 Hours

The 2026 Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour will welcome at least 36 cars to Mount Panorama, marking the largest field of the decade at Australia’s International Enduro. Moreover, organisers expect the grid to grow further before entries officially close in early January. Already, the provisional list signals one of the most competitive editions in recent memory….

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BMW and Team WRT unveil refreshed LMGT3 driver line-ups for 2026 WEC, with Augusto Farfus leading new crews in both entries.
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BMW and Team WRT reveal revamped LMGT3 driver line-ups for 2026 WEC

BMW and Team WRT have unveiled a significantly reshaped LMGT3 driver roster ahead of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) campaign. While the team enjoyed a competitive 2025 season with four podium finishes, the Belgian outfit has introduced a host of changes for the upcoming year. Only one driver from last season’s line-up remains….

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BMW retains its Hypercar driver line-up for 2026 while Peugeot adds Nick Cassidy and Théo Pourchaire to its FIA WEC squad.
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BMW and Peugeot confirm Hypercar driver line-ups for 2026 WEC season

BMW M Team WRT and Team Peugeot TotalEnergies have confirmed their Hypercar driver line-ups for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season. Both manufacturers aim to build on the progress achieved during the 2025 campaign. BMW improved its points tally by 23 compared to the previous year, while Peugeot gained 27 additional points and…

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Charles Weerts on how Team WRT shaped his GT Racing Journey
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“It’s like a family where everybody is really close” – Inside Charles Weerts’ journey with Team WRT

Charles Weerts started his GT Racing career back in 2019 with Team WRT in the GTWC Europe championship. Even though WRT switched from Audi to BMW in 2023 Weerts stayed with the Belgian team. Becoming a factory BMW M Motorsport driver as a result. With 4 Sprint Cup championships since 2019, Weerts became a big…

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