2026 GT3 Revival Series – Official Calendar Overview
News & Announcements September 9
The GT3 Revival Series, a heritage-inspired championship celebrating the golden era of GT3 racing, has revealed its 2026 calendar. Organized by Peter Auto in collaboration with SRO Motorsports Group, this series brings together iconic GT3 machinery from the early 2000s to mid-2010s in a unique blend of motorsport history and competitive racing.
The 2026 season features six events, including appearances at major historic festivals such as Spa-Classic and Le Mans Classic, as well as support rounds during GT World Challenge powered by AWS weekends.
🗓️ 2026 GT3 Revival Series Calendar
| Date | Event | Venue | Country |
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| 03–04 March | Test Days | Le Castellet | 🇫🇷 France |
| 11–12 April | GT World Challenge Powered by AWS | Le Castellet | 🇫🇷 France |
| 22–24 May | Spa-Classic | Spa-Francorchamps | 🇧🇪 Belgium |
| 02–05 July | Le Mans Classic – Legend Support Race | Le Mans | 🇫🇷 France |
| 29–30 August | GT World Challenge Powered by AWS | Nürburgring | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| 03–04 October | GT World Challenge Powered by AWS | Barcelona | 🇪🇸 Spain |
📌 Key Highlights
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Season Opener with Testing: The season begins with Test Days at Paul Ricard (03–04 March), offering teams an opportunity to fine-tune their classic GT3 machinery before competition begins.
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Modern Meets Classic: The series joins GT World Challenge weekends at Le Castellet, Nürburgring, and Barcelona, giving fans a nostalgic glimpse alongside current GT3 battles.
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Spa & Le Mans Classic Integration: Participation in Spa-Classic (May 22–24) and Le Mans Classic (July 2–5) underlines the championship's vintage motorsport spirit and historic appeal.
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Diverse European Venues: With rounds in France, Belgium, Germany, and Spain, the calendar spans some of Europe’s most historic circuits, ideal for showcasing the iconic sounds and looks of GT3 legends.
🏁 About the GT3 Revival Series
The GT3 Revival Series was founded to preserve and celebrate the legacy of the first two decades of GT3 racing. Eligible vehicles include legendary models such as the BMW Z4 GT3, Audi R8 LMS Ultra, Ferrari 458 Italia GT3, Porsche 997 GT3 R, and McLaren MP4-12C GT3 — many of which are no longer active in modern GT competition.
Run in a gentleman driver-friendly format, the series combines grid diversity, sound, style, and historic value — making it a visual and emotional highlight of each event weekend.
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