GT World Challenge Europe: Key Updates from Portimão
In a significant showcase at the GT World Challenge Europe, Adamastor Automotive introduced its Furia prototype, a hybrid development balancing both road and race performance. The Portuguese brand announced plans for a limited production run of 60 road-going units starting next year, with no restrictions on the race variants. The Furia features a lightweight carbon fibre monocoque and is powered by a 3-litre V6 twin-turbo engine, with an aim to compete in GT races in the near future.
Maxwell Lynn, driving for Team RJN, is concluding his first full season in GT3 with the #23 McLaren GT3 Evo. The Brit’s highlights include a strong performance at Monza, where he and his teammates led the Silver Cup for a majority of the race before finishing sixth overall. Lynn stated, “We were leading in class for all but 15 minutes of the race,” reflecting on a competitive season that presented challenges, including pit stop issues.
Léo Jousset emerged as the winner of the 2026 SRO GT Academy in the FFSA GT series, securing €150,000 towards a future drive in 2027. The 24-year-old Frenchman plans to explore team options as part of his prize.
Louis Prette will make his GT2 debut this weekend as part of the #1 LP Racing Maserati team alongside his father, Philippe, who is in pursuit of the overall Drivers’ title.
SRO’s YouTube channel, GTWorld, surpassed one million subscribers, enhancing its reach for fans. Furthermore, Max Verstappen’s participation at Portimão has been credited with attracting a substantial crowd, according to SRO CEO Stéphane Ratel, who noted an “excellent atmosphere” as ticket sales picked up significantly upon the announcement of the driver’s entry.
Qualifying results set the stage for the evening’s race, with Alessio Picariello securing pole in the #2 Boutsen VDS Porsche 911 GT3 R. This marks the fourth consecutive race where a new car has achieved its maiden pole position.
In championship news, Winward Racing has officially clinched the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup Teams’ Championship, as Comtoyou Racing can no longer surpass their points total. Notably, drivers and teams need to remain vigilant as the standings reflect closely contested battles across classes, particularly in the Gold and Bronze Cups.
As the series progresses, teams and drivers are gearing up for a crucial weekend in Portimão, with competitive stakes running high across various championships.
