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Intercontinental & america GT Challenge

Intercontinental GT Challenge Powered by Pirelli represents the highest echelon of long-distance GT racing.Established in 2016, the series’ purpose couldn’t be simpler: reward the manufacturer and drivers who achieve the best collective results in the world’s greatest standalone endurance events. The proliferation of GT3, built on more than a decade of manufacturer involvement and SRO’s Balance of Performance stability, has resulted in it becoming the de facto senior class for all of the world’s most prestigious GT races. This, as well as using the same Pirelli tyres, offers manufacturers an incentive to compete in all such events by employing regional customer teams without the expense of freighting cars around the world.

BMW and Mercedes-AMG level as ultra-competitive season hits one-third distance

• Dead heat between leading duo, Porsche also within striking distance

• Season finely poised with 11 of 30 rounds complete

• Triple-header weekend and CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa on the horizon

GLOBAL STANDINGS

The GT World Challenge powered by AWS title battle simply couldn’t be closer. With a third of the season complete BMW and Mercedes-AMG are tied at the top of the standings, while Porsche is within striking distance ahead of next weekend's triple-header.

The latest run of races kicked off on 26/27 April at Circuit of the Americas. Better known as COTA, the undulating 5.5km track on the outskirts of Austin, Texas, features corners inspired by great circuits such as Spa-Francorchamps, Interlagos and Silverstone.

Random Vandals drivers Kenton Koch and Connor De Phillippi took Race 1 honours for BMW, beating the JMF Mercedes-AMG by just 0.141 seconds after the Canadian squad received a time penalty for a short pit stop. But the Affalterbach marque hit back in the second contest as Regulator Racing led JMF in a Mercedes-AMG one-two, Jeff Burton and Philip Ellis becoming the first Pro-Am line-up to win outright in 2025.

Race 2 saw BMW miss out on the podium for the first time this term, allowing Mercedes-AMG to trim its lead to 33 points. RS1 came home third in both outings, keeping Porsche within touching distance at the top.

The weekend of 3/4 May saw GT World Challenge in action on opposite sides of the globe at Sydney Motorsport Park and Brands Hatch. The Australian series became the first this season to produce a clean sweep as Arise Racing dominated proceedings with its Ferrari. Jaxon Evans and Elliott Schutte very nearly attained perfection, scoring both wins from pole and picking up the fastest lap in Race 2.

It is no surprise that Ferrari was the biggest scorer from the Sydney event, though both Mercedes-AMG and Audi also performed well. Tigani Motorsport completed the Race 1 podium with its twin AMG GT3 EVOs, while Audi squad MPC did the same by following the dominant Arise entry home in Race 2. Mercedes-AMG's big haul was especially important, with title rival BMW absent from the Aussie grid.

At Brands Hatch, AF Corse – Francorchamps Motors opened the GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup campaign with victory. Alessio Rovera ran an extra lap at the end of the first stint, and a strong pit stop made the crucial difference when Vincent Abril took the controls. McLaren was second thanks to Garage 59, while Emil Frey Racing capped a stellar outing for Ferrari in third.

Race 2 went to Mercedes-AMG as defending champions Maro Engel and Lucas Auer won for Winward Racing, beating the Team WRT BMW and Rutronik Racing's Porsche to the top step. Strong showings from AF Corse and Emil Frey ensured that Ferrari was the biggest scorer, while for the first time in 2025 BMW was unseated from its place at the top of the global standings as Mercedes-AMG opened a 28-point advantage.

The following weekend (10/11 May) saw GT World Challenge Asia make its first-ever trip to the Mandalika International Circuit in Indonesia. Named for the coastal resort area in which it’s located, this is one of the newest circuits on the global calendar; in fact, this would be the first international car racing event ever staged at the venue.

The weekend was anything but a holiday for Porsche. The Weissach brand went to work, picking up the biggest weekend score of the season for a sprint event. Origine Motorsport swept the board, taking the first race with Leo Ye Hongli and Bob Yuan, while Lu Wei and Alessio Picariello clinched the second. Phantom Global Racing was third in Race 1 and runner-up in Race 2, adding yet more points to Porsche’s haul.

Mercedes-AMG picked up the other podium positions thanks to Climax Racing and Craft-Bamboo. This extended the Affalterbach brand's advantage over BMW to 51, while Porsche's standout weekend brought them to within one point of second spot.

There was another beach view for the subsequent GT World Challenge Europe event as the series made a welcome return to Zandvoort. Located on the North Sea Coast, the storied circuit has been given a modern makeover in recent years, though it has not surrendered the old-world charm that makes it so popular with fans and drivers.

The event attracted a 41-car grid, the largest ever seen at Zandvoort and only the third time in Sprint Cup history that the field has topped 40 cars. Porsche prevailed in Race 1 thanks to Rutronik Racing, which won from Grasser Racing (Lamborghini) and Winward Racing (Mercedes-AMG).

Race 2 looked to be a Ferrari whitewash as Emil Frey Racing dominated proceedings, but when both its cars were hit with penalties Team WRT was able to snatch an unlikely win from ninth on the grid. Audi was second thanks to a sensational drive from Silver Cup pairing Lorens Lecertua and Ivan Klymenko (Saintéloc Racing), with Grasser third for Lamborghini.

GT World Challenge America's trip to Sebring International Raceway ended the run of beach views: though it is in Florida, a state renowned for its long and sandy shorelines, the track is located more than 100 kilometres inland. But while it lacks a visible coastline, the 6km circuit more than makes up for it with world-class road racing.

After missing the podium for the first time at COTA, Random Vandals struck back with a vengeance to give BMW a double victory in Florida. Koch and De Phillippi secured two wins from pole, while RS1 came home second on both occasions with its Porsche. The sister Random Vandals car was third in Race 1, while JMF salvaged some points for Mercedes-AMG by taking P3 in the second outing.

Nevertheless, this was a major gain for BMW. From 51 back prior to the Zandvoort-Sebring weekend, the Bavarian brand has now drawn level with Mercedes-AMG on 465 points; that the lead should be tied in such a competitive and varied contest is quite remarkable. Porsche is by no means out of the hunt, sitting just 38 points adrift of the leaders and with some favourable events coming up. Ferrari is a solid fourth in the standings, followed by Audi, Aston Marton, McLaren, Corvette, Lamborghini and Ford.

After the first off weekend in more than a month, GT World Challenge returns on 31 May/1 June with the only triple-header of the season, comprising action in Asia (Chang), Australia (Queensland) and Europe (Monza). This is followed by a three-week break to allow teams to prepare for the biggest race of the year: the 77th CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa (28/29 June). While it is a round of the European season, the twice-around-the-clock contest will feature teams and drivers from each continental series – and represents the biggest points-scoring opportunity of the entire GT World Challenge campaign.

Endurance Cup battle resumes with mighty 59-car field confirmed for Monza

• ‘Temple of Speed’ hosts second long-distance race of 2025

• Italian venue ready to welcome biggest grid since 2013

• All to play for with 77th CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa on the horizon

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The historic Monza parkland will come to life next weekend when a 59-car field tackles the second round of the GT World Challenge powered by AWS Endurance Cup.

Among the most familiar circuits on the calendar, Monza has produced several memorable contests since staging its first event in 2011. Indeed, last year’s race was an all-time classic, with varied strategies creating an entirely unpredictable battle for victory.

Teams will once again be required to make a third mandatory pit stop this year, adding further intrigue to the three-hour race. And with the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa less than a month away, it will provide a final opportunity to prepare for the season’s marque event.

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FAN ACTIVITIES

All tickets include entry to the paddock, allowing you to see and appreciate the event from the inside. Fans can also refuel at the food courts under the Museum area and behind Grandstand 26 (in P9 parking). They will have a space in which to relax with tables, chairs and sun umbrellas, while a dedicated area for kids will include both fun and creative activities. A special Photo Corner will allow spectators to snap a selfie and share it on social media.

The event also includes an autograph session featuring all drivers, which takes place in the Fanzone on Sunday afternoon. A weekend ticket costs only 35€, and you’ll see four support races before the three-hour GT World Challenge race begins at 15:00 on Sunday.

TICKETS

Tickets for this and other GT World Challenge events can be purchased here.

TIMETABLE (CEST)

Friday 30 May

10:10–11:40 – Paid Test Session 1

14:10–15:40 – Paid Test Session 2

17:00–18:00 – Bronze Test

Saturday 31 May

10:10–12:10 – Free Practice

15:30–16:30 – Pre-Qualifying LIVE TV

Sunday 1 June

09:50–10:50 – Qualifying LIVE TV

15:00–18:00 – 3-Hour Race LIVE TV

SUPPORT RACES

The Monza support line-up includes a pair of one-make series from iconic brands: Lamborghini Super Trofeo and McLaren Trophy Europe. Each will run two races, one on Saturday and another on Sunday. The Lamborghini series has visited Monza many times with GT World Challenge, while McLaren Trophy is a newer addition and made its first appearance at the track last year. Both bring impressive cars that will really show their capabilities on Monza’s sweeping curves. GT1 Sports Club will also be on-track on Sunday afternoon.

Saturday 31 May

14:25–15:15 – Lamborghini Super Trofeo – Race 1

17:00–17:45 – McLaren Trophy Europe – Race 1

Sunday 1 June

11:20–12:10 – Lamborghini Super Trofeo – Race 2

12:40–13:25 – McLaren Trophy Europe – Race 2

13:35–14:10 – GT1 Sports Club – Track Session

HOW TO WATCH

Extensive live coverage will be available on the GT World YouTube channel. This is free to view around the globe and includes start-to-finish action from every GT World Challenge race. Click here for more information.

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CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa set for record-breaking edition

o Exceptional 2025 edition in store for CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa

o A new record for the GT era with 76 GT3s entered

o A true automotive festival with non-stop entertainment from 25–29 June

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Since celebrating its centenary in 2024, the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa has never felt so young and dynamic! The field for the 77th edition, which will take place from 25–29 June, is set to establish a new record, with 76 GT3s expected on the starting grid.

In the wake of the centenary festivities, SRO Motorsports Group has continued to invest in the public side of the event to improve the experience for all spectators, including families. This Tuesday and Wednesday (13/14 May), the Prologue – which is free for all fans to attend – provides an excellent taste of what's to come, with two days of official testing taking place at Spa-Francorchamps.

Tuesday’s presentation to the press and public (streamed live on the GTWorld YouTube channel) also provided an opportunity to get to the heart of the story. With 43 days left before the parade to the city of Spa, advance tickets are being offered at a very attractive price. Here are the key takeaways!

1. A new record entry list

A true automotive festival, the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa is also the biggest GT race in the world – a fact proven beyond doubt by the entry list for the 77th edition. With 76 cars, the record for the GT era (set at 72 in 2019) is expected to be broken when the race gets underway at 16:30 on Saturday 28 June. In addition to the quantity, the quality is also impeccable. Indeed, with a very good balance of entries across the five classes (Pro, Gold Cup, Silver Cup, Bronze Cup, and Pro-Am), we should witness one of the finest editions of the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa.

At the end of June, competitors will travel from around the world, with representatives from GT World Challenge Europe, as well as from the continental series organised by SRO in Asia, America, and Australia. To complete this record grid, there are also competitors from the Intercontinental GT Challenge, and a handful of crews entered solely for the twice-around-the-clock race.

Thanks to the return of Corvette, 10 manufacturers will be at the start this year. Mercedes-AMG will be the best-represented brand with 12 cars, ahead of BMW and Porsche (11 cars each) and Ferrari (10). Multi-car entries from Aston Martin, McLaren, Audi, Lamborghini, Corvette and Ford will complete the record grid.

To tame these superb GT3 cars, the field will feature more than 280 drivers representing over 40 nationalities and spanning five continents. There are 15 former winners among them, including the trio of Marco Sørensen, Mattia Drudi, and Nicki Thiim, who will defend their 2024 victory aboard the Comtoyou Racing Aston Martin. They will be up against the world's best GT drivers, including GT World Challenge powered by AWS regulars and stars from further afield.

In addition to MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi, former Formula 1 drivers Kevin Magnussen and Kamui Kobayashi will also be on the starting grid, the Japanese ace returning after his participations in 2017 and 2020. Arthur Leclerc, a reserve driver for Scuderia Ferrari in F1, now represents the Prancing Horse in GT racing. Sim racing stars Jann Mardenborough (whose life was chronicled in the biopic Gran Turismo) and Chris Lulham (who will drive for his mentor Max Verstappen's Verstappen.com Racing team) should also draw plenty of support.

Champions of GT World Challenge and Intercontinental GT Challenge; winners of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, and the 12 Hours of Bathurst; World Endurance Champions, DTM champions; even a Prince of the Malaysian royal family: they will all meet at Spa-Francorchamps at the end of June for an event that confirms its status as the biggest GT race in the world.

2. Spa Experience

Spa is much more than a race: it's a 10-day automotive festival that attracted nearly 100,000 spectators in 2024. In the wake of the centenary festivities, SRO Motorsports Group has continued its efforts to offer even more to the tens of thousands of spectators who will flock to the Ardennes circuit at the end of June.

Following SRO Speedweek, which features a selection of races (including the FFSA French GT Championship and British GT) the previous weekend (20-22 June), the GT4 European Series powered by RAFA Racing Club and the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa (including the Bronze Test) will take to the track for their first practice sessions on Tuesday 24 June.

The parade through the town of Spa will be the main event on Wednesday 25 June. Starting at 18:00, all of the GT3 cars competing in the 24 Hours, as well as competitors from the support series and some other exceptional vehicles, will travel from Spa-Francorchamps to Spa town centre via the national road, which will be lined with spectators. Once on display in town, the cars will be displayed to the public while the drivers sign autographs and pose for selfies. The atmosphere is unparalleled; this unique moment of communion between fans and participants is an aspect of the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa that simply must be experienced.

Synonymous with celebration, the grand fireworks display and music will be even more prominent than in the past. Four concerts, spread across three different stages, are planned. A lively atmosphere will be guaranteed in the paddock on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, in addition to the traditional electro concert on the main stage at the foot of the Raidillon on Saturday evening. With Kungs, Kid Noize, Alex Germys, DJ Vicky Kristine, Konfluence, Loulou Players, Be 80's, and Lady Cover, fans will be able to party at no extra cost – it’s all included with a general admission ticket.

Spectator reception also includes more grandstands (11), more giant screens (15), more food and drinks outlets (43) and bars (32), more restrooms, more internal shuttles to travel between the different entrances, and the karting track. For fans staying on-site for several days, the campsite has also been expanded, with several spots now offering a view of the track.

The Fan Village at the foot of the Raidillon is expanding with entertainment and stalls of all kinds. Within this Fan Village, children have not been forgotten with the return of the Kids Zone. The Red Paddock, accessible to paddock ticket holders, will once again feature several exhibitions of exceptional cars and areas with simulators.

To follow events at the track, SRO will offer Qualifying, Super Pole, and the full CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa on its YouTube channel GTWorld (over 715,000 subscribers) and on RTBF Auvio. In addition to English, eight other languages will have their own streams, including French, Dutch, German, Italian, Chinese, and Portuguese. Partners of GT World Challenge will also offer versions in Japanese, Polish, Ukrainian, Croatian, and more.

On-track, there will be non-stop entertainment with high-quality support races such as the GT4 European Series powered by RAFA Racing Club, the GT2 European Series powered by Pirelli, Lamborghini Super Trofeo, and McLaren Trophy Europe. In total, nearly 200 GT cars will take to the track between Thursday and Sunday.

3. A Strong Belgian Presence

The CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa also retains a strong Belgian flavour through its participants. Three teams, all of which are competing full-time in GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS, have made the race one of their priorities: Comtoyou Racing, which won last year’s centenary edition; Team WRT, overall winner in 2011 and 2014; and Boutsen VDS, which carries the same ‘feline’ livery that triumphed in 2015. We must also mention Haas Racing Team, which competes with an Antigua and Barbuda license but is based in Belgium.

The black, yellow, and red flag will also be very well represented among the drivers, with 22 Belgians on the entry list. They span the generations, from highly experienced competitors such as 2016 winner Maxime Martin and Stéphane Lémeret (who will be celebrating his 24th participation) to many who will contest their home event for the first time. The fans will have no shortage of local stars to cheer for!

Sports Car Club of America

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The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) is a non-profit American automobile club and sanctioning body supporting road racing, rallying, and autocross in the United States. Formed in 1944, it runs many programs for both amateur and professional racers.

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2025 SRO America Schedule

March 28th – 30th - Sonoma Raceway - Sonoma, CA
April 11th – 13th - Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach* - Long Beach, CA
April 25th – 27th - Circuit of The Americas - Austin, TX
May 16th – 18th - Sebring International Raceway - Sebring, FL
July 18th – 20th - VIRginia International Raceway - Alton, VA
August 15th – 17th - Road America - Elkhart Lake, WI
September 5th – 7th - Barber Motorsports Park - Birmingham, AL
October 3rd – 5th - Indianapolis Motor Speedway - Indianapolis, IN

*Includes GT America powered by AWS only

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