Spa 24 Hours: A Legacy of GT Racing
The Spa 24 Hours, renowned for showcasing the pinnacle of GT racing, has its origins in touring car competitions. Since the race’s rebranding in 2001, following a partnership between the Royal Automobile Club of Belgium and SRO, it has evolved solely into a GT event. Celebrating its 25th year as a dedicated GT race, this iconic event has featured an impressive array of winners across multiple GT classes—GT1, GT2, and GT3—representing ten different manufacturers.
Key results from the last few years include:
- 2023: ROWE Racing clinched victory with their BMW M4 GT3, driven by Philipp Eng, Marco Wittmann, and Nick Yelloly.
- 2022: The title went to AMG Team AKKodis ASP, featuring Daniel Juncadella, Jules Gounon, and Raffaelle Marciello driving the Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo.
- 2021: Iron Lynx secured the win with a Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo, piloted by Côme Ledogar, Nicklas Nielsen, and Alessandro Pier Guidi.
- 2020: ROWE Racing’s Porsche 911 GT3R dominated the race with Earl Bamber, Nick Tandy, and Laurens Vanthoor at the wheel.
Overall, the race has seen a total of 25 unique winners, establishing itself as a critical fixture in the GT racing calendar and setting a high benchmark for endurance racing across the globe.
Notable Winners:
- 2001: Larbre Competition – Chrysler Viper GTS-R
- 2003: Freisinger Motorsport – Porsche 911 GT3 RS
- 2008: Vitaphone Racing Team – Maserati MC12
- 2015: BMW Sports Trophy Team Marc VDS – BMW Z4 GT3
- 2019: GPX Racing – Porsche 911 GT3 R
- 2024: Comtoyou Racing – Aston Martin Vantage GT3
The Spa 24 Hours continues to attract global attention, emphasizing both competitive spirit and technical excellence within the GT racing community. The event remains a defining moment in the motorsports calendar, reinforcing its prestigious legacy with each passing year.
