2025 GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup Final Round Preview
The 2025 GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup reaches its climax this weekend at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, with a 60-car entry poised to battle for championship glory. The three-hour race, scheduled for Sunday at 15:00 CEST, will see key drivers and teams locked in a battle for the titles.
Championship Standings
Mercedes-AMG Team MANN-FILTER leads the drivers’ standings with its #48 AMG GT3 Evo driven by Matteo Cairoli, Maro Engel, and Lucas Auer, holding 72 points. The team seeks to replicate last season’s success at Barcelona, where they clinched the Sprint Cup title.
In close pursuit is the #96 Rutronik Racing Porsche 911 GT3 R (992), driven by Sven Müller, Alessio Picariello, and Patric Niederhauser, trailing by just five points. Rutronik Racing aims to leverage its strong history at Barcelona, banking on a potential victory to secure the championship.
Team WRT’s #32 BMW M4 GT3 Evo, featuring Kelvin van der Linde, Charles Weerts, and Ugo De Wilde, is currently an underdog, sitting 17 points behind the leaders. Having faced difficulties in the previous round at the Nürburgring, the BMW team must secure a win to remain in contention.
Team Championship Battle
In the teams’ standings, Mercedes-AMG Team MANN-FILTER leads with a four-point advantage over Rutronik Racing. Team WRT trails by 16 points. Each team will strive for optimal performance, aiming not only for driver titles but also for team supremacy.
Other Contenders
Besides the championship leaders, numerous entries aim for podium finishes. AF Corse, the outgoing champions, will field a revised lineup due to Alessandro Pier Guidi’s participation in Petit Le Mans. Ye Yifei will replace him in the #51 Ferrari 296 GT3.
HRT Ford Performance and Rowe Racing are also looking to build on previous successes, while the Bronze Cup field has been trimmed to eight cars, with Kessel Racing favorably positioned to capture the titles.
Additional Details
The Gold Cup features a competitive field, with the #33 Verstappen.Com Racing Aston Martin currently in the lead, and the Silver Cup boasts 19 entries, with Century Motorsport’s #42 BMW M4 GT3 Evo leading the championship.
As the weekend unfolds, the excitement at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is palpable. Teams will participate in free practice and qualifying sessions before the main event on Sunday, where champions will ultimately be crowned in this highly competitive series.
Schedule Overview
- Friday: Bronze Test
- Saturday: Free Practice, Pre-Qualifying
- Sunday: Qualifying, Race at 15:00 CEST
The stakes could not be higher as teams and drivers prepare for what promises to be an exhilarating conclusion to the 2025 GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup.
