CSA Racing Reenters GT World Challenge Europe with Strong Driver Line-Up for 2026
CSA Racing, representing McLaren, has confirmed its participation in the 2026 GT World Challenge Europe, fielding a two-car effort. The team will once again compete in the prestigious Endurance Cup with its #111 McLaren GT3 Evo, featuring an unchanged driver roster comprising McLaren factory pilots Simon Gachet, Arthur Rougier, and new McLaren junior driver James Kell.
Last season, the trio secured third place in the Gold Cup drivers’ championship, highlighted by a victory at Circuit Paul Ricard and notable podium finishes at the 24 Hours of Spa and Nürburgring. For the Sprint Cup, Gachet will shift to the #555 McLaren, teaming up with Romain Andriolo, who joins from Haupt Racing Team after his debut season in a Ford Mustang GT3.
Kell expressed enthusiasm about returning, stating, “I’m excited to be back with CSA Racing this year, ready to build on the momentum of last season.” He noted that his participation in both the Sprint and Endurance Championships will deepen his engagement with the team.
The #555 McLaren is set to compete in the Silver Cup class during the Endurance Cup, featuring Andriolo alongside Lorens Lecertua and Baptiste Moulin. This line-up boasts an average age of just 20, making it one of the youngest in the championship. Lecertua and Moulin both transition from competitive performances last season, with Lecertua even achieving an overall podium at Zandvoort.
The GT World Challenge Europe season kicks off at Circuit Paul Ricard on April 10-11, 2026, setting the stage for what promises to be an electrifying year in endurance racing.
