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GT WORLD CHALLENGE EUROPE PLOTS A COURSE FOR CIRCUIT PAUL RICARD

Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe Powered by AWS is set for its annual trip to the Mediterranean coast to contest a six-hour Endurance Cup contest at Circuit Paul Ricard.  The 5.7km track has been ever-present on the calendar since 2012 and represents one of the true highlights of the 10-round championship. Combining close competition with … Continue reading

SECOND VALLELUNGA ROUND ADDED TO 2023 LAMBORGHINI SUPER TROFEO EUROPE CALENDAR

Following the cancellation of the proposed season opener at Imola this month, Lamborghini Squadra Corse can announce that a second round at the Autodromo Vallelunga has been added to the 2023 Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe calendar. Already planned as the season finale for the European, North American and Asian championships, as well as the traditional … Continue reading

GT WORLD CHALLENGE EUROPE LAUNCHES 2023 SEASON WITH SUCCESSFUL PROLOGUE AT PAUL RICARD

The 2023 Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe Powered by AWS season is officially underway following two days of extensive running at Circuit Paul Ricard.  The annual prologue brought 49 cars representing eight brands to the French venue in preparation for the year ahead. With clear skies and sunshine prevailing for much of the test, they … Continue reading

MISANO RETURNS TO GT4 EUROPEAN SERIES SCHEDULE IN CALENDAR CHANGE

The GT4 European Series has finalised its 2023 schedule, with Misano returning to the calendar as part of the traditional six-round championship. Due to some shifting of dates in the international racing calendar, and the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa moving to a late June-early July date, the GT4 European Series can now lock in … Continue reading

SAELENS AND LONGIN SEAL GT2 EUROPEAN SERIES PRO-AM TILE IN DRAMATIC SEASON FINALE IN FRANCE

Nicolas Saelens and Stienes Longin sealed the 2022 Fanatec GT2 European Series Pro-Am championship after a dramatic final race of the season at Circuit Paul Ricard. With an outright win already in the bag from race one this morning, the PK Carpsort Audi duo managed to pass title rivals Filip Sladecka and Stefan Rosina for … Continue reading

GT2 EUROPEAN SERIES PRO-AM TITLE FIGHT GOES DOWN TO THE FINAL TWO RACES IN FRANCE

After six months, five rounds and 10 races across four countries, the Fanatec GT2 European Series Pro-Am title fights goes down to the wire in the season finale in France this weekend, 16-17 October, at Circuit Paul Ricard. Just five points separate the title contenders going into the last double-header event of the year, with … Continue reading

STEPHEN AND BRENTON GROVE REVEAL FIA MOTORSPORT GAMES GT LIVERY

Stephen and Brenton Grove have taken the wraps off their 2022 FIA Motorsport Games livery where they’ll seek for another medal in the GT category. This year will see Stephen Grove captaining the Australian team in what will be an all-star line-up. Team Australia recently announced the participation of Porsche factory driver and 2016 Porsche … Continue reading

SRO MOTORSPORTS GROUP ANNOUNCES CALENDAR CHANGES FOR 2023 EUROPEAN SEASON

SRO Motorsports Group has reorganised its European calendars for the 2023 season following the decision to stage next year’s Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps on 29-30 July, the date most commonly used by the 24 Hours of Spa since 1953.   The changes principally concern Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe Powered by AWS and … Continue reading

GT WORLD CHALLENGE EUROPE CIRCUIT PAUL RICARD WEEKEND ROUNDUP

The Circuit Paul Ricard 1000kms often stands out as a highlight of the season and the 2022 edition did not disappoint.  The first hour delivered non-stop action at the front, with Ferrari, Porsche and Lamborghini all taking turns at the head of the field. The race settled down during the middle phase and looked to … Continue reading

SASSE AND ORTMANN DO THE GT4 EUROPEAN SERIES DOUBLE FOR PROSPORT AT CIRCUIT PAUL RICARD

Hugo Sasse and Mike David Ortmann continued Aston Martin’s winning streak in this year’s GT4 European Series by fighting through the field to secure a second victory at Circuit Paul Ricard, and in doing so moved to second place in the Silver Cup championship. Superb stints from both Sasse and Ortmann helped them eventually overhaul … Continue reading

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