Porsche Carrera Cup France 2026 Calendar Announced
News & Announcements September 12
The Porsche Carrera Cup France has officially unveiled its 2026 season calendar, comprising six competitive rounds across France, Spain, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Known for its blend of historic venues and high-performance one-make racing, the championship will once again see drivers take the wheel of the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (Type 992) across Europe’s most exciting circuits.
🗓️ 2026 Porsche Carrera Cup France Schedule
| Type | Date | Circuit | Event Format / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official Test | 17–18 March | Magny-Cours | Official Pre-Season Test |
| Round 1 | 10–12 April | Barcelona | ELMS support race |
| Round 2 | 15–17 May | Dijon-Prenois | With FFSA GT4 France |
| Round 3 | 19–21 June | Spa-Francorchamps | As part of SRO SpeedWeek |
| Round 4 | 31 Jul – 2 Aug | Magny-Cours | With GT World Challenge Europe |
| Round 5 | 18–20 September | Zandvoort | GTWC Europe support; return since 2022 |
| Round 6 | 09–11 October | Paul Ricard | Season Finale, with FFSA GT4 France |
🔍 Season Highlights
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Opening in Spain: The season kicks off at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, continuing its tradition of aligning with the European Le Mans Series (ELMS) opener — a high-profile international weekend.
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Mid-Season Tradition: Dijon-Prenois and Spa-Francorchamps return to the calendar, both staples of the French Cup in recent years and crowd favorites for close battles and high-speed racing.
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Magny-Cours Returns: After a two-year absence, the Magny-Cours circuit is back in the heart of summer. Running alongside GT World Challenge Europe, it promises large crowds and a competitive paddock.
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Dutch Delight: The penultimate round takes place at Zandvoort, a unique and flowing seaside circuit that was widely praised in 2022 and now returns to the calendar.
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Finale at Paul Ricard: The Circuit Paul Ricard will once again host the grand finale of the French Carrera Cup, closing the season under the Mediterranean sun.
🏁 Competitive Format
The championship continues to feature the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992) across multiple categories including Pro, Pro-Am, and Am. As always, each race weekend will be packed with practice, qualifying, and two sprint races — a format designed to reward consistency, pace, and race craft.
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