GT World Challenge Europe 2026: Entry List Revealed
The entry list for the 2026 GT World Challenge Europe has been announced, highlighting significant developments, particularly among Ferrari teams.
AF Corse Compositions
AF Corse has substantially revamped its Pro line-up, retaining only three drivers from 2025. In the Endurance Cup, the #50 Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo will feature Arthur Leclerc, Sean Gelael, and Lilou Wadoux. The #51 entry includes Alessio Rovera, Nicklas Nielsen, and Tommaso Mosca. Notably, Wadoux is set to become the first female driver to embark on a full Pro Endurance Cup campaign.
In the Sprint Cup, Leclerc will again collaborate with Thomas Neubauer in the #50 Ferrari, while the #51 will compete in the Gold Cup with Mosca and Matias Zagazeta. The #52 entry will include Zagazeta alongside Jef Machiels and Gilles Stadsbader.
New Entrants and Changes
JMW Motorsport will make its GT World Challenge Europe debut with a Bronze Cup entry featuring Hunter Abbott, Rolf Ineichen, and Tim Heinemann in the #60 Ferrari. Ziggo Sport Tempesta has confirmed Jonathan Hui, Eddie Cheever, and Christopher Froggatt for its #93 Ferrari in the Endurance Cup.
Rinaldi Racing adds Dylan Medler to its Silver Cup roster, sharing the #45 with Rafael Duran and David Perel. Kessel Racing’s second Endurance entry, the #76 Ferrari, will see David Fumanelli paired with newcomers Alessandro Cutrera and Marco Frezza.
Emil Frey Racing will field two Pro entries, with Matteo Cairoli joining Konsta Lappalainen in the #14 Ferrari and Ben Green alongside Thierry Vermeulen in the #69.
Ford Racing and Other Announcements
HRT Ford Racing has announced its first drivers: Wiebelhaus, Maxime Oosten, and Eduardo Coseteng in the Silver Cup #65 Mustang GT3 Evo, with Arjun Maini listed for the #64 Pro entry. Max Ries is set to compete in select rounds, including the 24 Hours of Spa.
Pure Rxcing will transition to the Silver Cup, with Aliaksandr Malykhin, Aleksei Nesov, and Max Hofer driving the #9 Porsche 911 GT3 R. Likewise, Team RJN will compete in the Silver Cup, featuring Horatio Fitz-Simon, Maxwell Lynn, and Ben Dörr.
Team Insights and Conclusion
New team KPX Motorsport is entering a family-driven BMW M4 GT3 Evo in the Sprint Cup. Tresor Attempto Racing has named Ariel Levi, Sebastian Øgaard, and Rocco Mazzola in the Silver Cup, while the Bronze Cup #88 Audi will include Carrie Schriener and Daniele Di Amato.
The 2026 GT World Challenge Europe season will launch at Circuit Paul Ricard on April 10-11, 2026, with a six-hour Endurance Cup race.
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