German GT presence sets the tone as Asian Le Mans calendar takes shape

German GT influence is already clear in Asian Le Mans, as Porsche podiums and disciplined teams underline why the series has become a serious endurance proving ground.

A German-heavy GT spine underpins ELMS’s 47-car milestone grid

A record 47-car ELMS grid for 2026 hides a familiar truth: German GT cars, teams and drivers continue to define the championship’s competitive core.

Manthey sets out its 2026 WEC defence with two Porsche LMGT3 crews

Manthey confirms two Porsche LMGT3 line-ups for its 2026 WEC title defence, blending continuity with selective new faces as it targets a third straight Le Mans win.

Porsche customer strength frames the 2026 Bathurst 12 Hour grid

Porsche customer teams set early markers for the 2026 Bathurst 12 Hour as Absolute Racing and Earl Bamber Motorsport confirm experienced, high-calibre Porsche 911 GT3 R line-ups.

BMW M Team WRT locks in 2026 Hypercar line-ups for IMSA and WEC

BMW M Team WRT confirms unchanged 2026 BMW M Hybrid V8 crews for WEC and reshuffled IMSA pairings, plus first LMGT3 names, as its dual Hypercar programme takes shape.

Mercedes-AMG sets out its 2026 performance and junior driver squad

Mercedes-AMG Motorsport has confirmed a 13-strong driver squad for 2026, anchoring its global GT3 programme with a mix of established race winners and young talent. The announcement arrives only weeks after the brand closed its 2025 season at the ‘Champions United’ gala in Affalterbach, giving a clear first look at

Manthey sets its sights on IMSA with a two-car GTD and GTD Pro assault for 2026

Manthey will enter the IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup for the first time in 2026, committing a pair of Porsche 911 GT3 R entries to a five-round endurance campaign that opens with the 24 Hours of Daytona in January. The programme marks a significant expansion of Manthey’s footprint outside Europe,

Four entries confirmed for Sepang as the Asian Le Mans Series begins

The Asian Le Mans Series will start its 2024–25 campaign at Sepang International Circuit, with four cars set to take the grid for the opening double-header in Malaysia. The field is small but well-formed, blending title-winning experience with teams chasing a clean reset after challenging runs last time out.

SRO GT Academy goes global with Spa dream for young GT stars

SRO GT Academy goes global for 2026, with young Silver drivers from British GT and GT World Challenge America, Asia and Australia fighting for a funded Silver Cup seat at the 2027 Spa 24 Hours.

BMW M2 Cup lowers age limit and expands its Road to DTM pipeline for 2026

The BMW M2 Cup will open its grid to 15-year-olds in 2026, align with all five DTM weekends, and offer its champion a new Road to DTM support package.

BMW Doubles Down on Hypercar Ambition

BMW has confirmed long-term commitment to the M Hybrid V8 in WEC and IMSA. This move strengthens its place in the Hypercar class and reinforces the brand’s endurance ambitions.

NEWS: Porsche Ends Factory Hypercar Effort for 2026

Porsche will end its factory-backed 963 Hypercar programme after the 2025 season. This move reshapes the Hypercar class and signals a shift in Stuttgart’s long-term endurance priorities.