2026 GT World Challenge Europe – Provisional Race Calendar Overview
News & Announcements September 9
The 2026 GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS has unveiled its provisional calendar, featuring an exciting 10-round championship that spans across 10 countries and 12 circuits, beginning in early April and concluding in mid-October. With a combination of high-speed sprint races and endurance challenges, the series continues its tradition of visiting some of Europe's most iconic racetracks.
📅 Provisional 2026 Schedule
| Round | Date | Circuit | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prologue | 7–8 April | Circuit Paul Ricard | 🇫🇷 France |
| R1 | 11–12 April | Circuit Paul Ricard | 🇫🇷 France |
| R2 | 2–3 May | Brands Hatch | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Prologue | 19–20 May | CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa (Test) | 🇧🇪 Belgium |
| R3 | 30–31 May | Monza | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| R4 | 25–28 June | CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa | 🇧🇪 Belgium |
| R5 | 18–19 July | Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| R6 | 1–2 August | Magny-Cours | 🇫🇷 France |
| R7 | 29–30 August | Nürburgring | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| R8 | 19–20 September | Circuit Zandvoort | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| R9 | 3–4 October | Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| R10 | 17–18 October | Algarve International Circuit (Portimão) | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
🔍 Key Highlights
- Double Paul Ricard Opening: The season kicks off with a Prologue (7–8 April) and the first official race weekend (11–12 April) at Circuit Paul Ricard, offering ample pre-season testing opportunities for teams.
- Endurance Centerpiece: The CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa, scheduled for 25–28 June, remains the calendar’s crown jewel endurance event, preceded by an official pre-test on 19–20 May.
- Return to Magny-Cours: Following positive reception in past seasons, Magny-Cours retains its spot, offering a technical and physical challenge mid-season in August.
- Expanded Geographic Reach: The championship visits circuits in France, UK, Belgium, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, and Portugal, maintaining its pan-European identity.
- Iconic Venues Retained: Classics such as Monza, Nürburgring, and Barcelona continue to provide fans with thrilling GT3 action in historic surroundings.
- Season Finale at Portimão: The Algarve International Circuit will host the championship’s closing round once again on 17–18 October, with its high-speed corners and elevation changes setting the stage for a dramatic finish.
🛠 Notes & Considerations
- This is a provisional calendar and subject to changes pending confirmation from circuits and governing bodies.
- Each round is expected to include Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup or Endurance Cup races, though exact event formats and support series will be announced later.
📌 About GT World Challenge Europe
The GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS is one of the premier GT3 championships in the world, featuring top teams, manufacturers, and drivers in both Sprint and Endurance formats. The series forms part of the global GT World Challenge platform, which also includes America, Asia, and Australia.
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