2026 GT2 European Series

The 2026 GT2 European Series Powered by Pirelli is a planned motor racing championship for GT2 cars and will by the 6th running of the GT2 European Series. It is organised by SRO Motorsports Group. The championship will be contested over ten races at five rounds held at European circuits in support of GT World Challenge Europe, and the British GT Championship at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. It is planned to begin in May and end in October.[1]

Calendar

Round Circuit Date Supporting
1 Monza Circuit 30–31 May GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup
2 Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps 20–21 June British GT Championship
3 Misano World Circuit 18–19 July GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup
4 Circuit Zandvoort 19–20 September GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup
5 Algarve International Circuit 17–18 October GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup
Source:[2]

Calendar changes

For 2026, the GT2 European Series will reduce the number of rounds from 6 to 5. In contrast to 2025, the series will race at the Monza Circuit for the season opener and at the Algarve International Circuit to finish the season, which returns to SRO competition. Circuit Ricardo Tormo has also been dropped, but the championship will return to Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Misano World Circuit and Circuit Zandvoort.[3]

Series news

  • 2026 will introduce a new Silver class and permit Gold and Platinum-rated drivers to compete in the series for the first time.[4]
  • The series will also be incorporated into the SRO GT Academy program, where the fastest Silver-rated driver racing a Maserati MC20 GT2 or a Mercedes-AMG GT2 will be awarded a full season GT World Challenge Europe drive in a Mercedes-AMG GT3.[4] Later it was announced that Ginetta would also join the initiative with their Ginetta G56 GT2.[5]
  • In November 2025, the GT2 European Series announced that the Nürburgring would no longer host a round in the 2026 championship, reducing the number of rounds from six to five.[3]
  • Ligier Automotive also announced that it would seek to enter the GT2 European Series with its new JS2 RS. In the announcement, they confirmed that their entry will support the SRO GT Academy initiative.[6]

Entries

Entrant Car Engine No. Class Drivers Rounds
CMR[7] Ginetta G56 GT2 Ginetta LS3 6.2 L V8 TBA S Ethan Gialdini[8] TBC
Mikkel Njor[8] TBC
TBA PA Mike Simpson[8] TBC
Lawrence Tomlinson[8] TBC
TBA TBA TBA TBC
TBA TBC
Ferrari 296 Challenge Ferrari F163BC 3.0 L Turbo V6 TBA TBA TBA TBC
TBA TBC
Maserati MC20 GT2 Maserati Nettuno 3.0 L Turbo V6 TBA TBA TBA TBC
TBA TBC
Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo Evo2 GT2 Lamborghini DGF 5.2 L V10 TBA TBA TBA TBC
TBA TBC
KEO Racing[9] Ligier JS2 RS Ford EcoBoost D35 3.5 L Turbo V6 TBA TBA TBA TBC
TBA TBC
Razoon – more than racing[10] KTM X-Bow GT2 Audi DNWA 2.5 L Turbo I5 TBA TBA TBA TBC
TBA TBC
SR Motorsport by Schnitzelalm[11] Mercedes-AMG GT2 Mercedes-AMG M178 4.0 L Twin-Turbo V8 TBA PA Wilhelm Kühne[11] TBC
TBA TBC
TBA PA David Thilenius[11] TBC
TBA TBC
Icon Class
S Silver Cup
PA Pro-Am Cup
Am Am Cup

References

  1. ^ Kilbey, Stephen (27 June 2025). "GT2 European Series Format Revised For 2026". www.dailysportscar.com. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
  2. ^ https://www.gt2europeanseries.com/calendar
  3. ^ a b "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
  4. ^ a b Dagys, John (3 July 2025). "Ratel Hopeful GT2 Overhaul Will Revitalize Platform – Sportscar365". sportscar365.com. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
  5. ^ Goodwin, Graham (10 October 2025). "Ginetta Boosts SRO GT Academy | dailysportscar.com". Retrieved 20 November 2025.
  6. ^ "Ligier Commits to GT2 With JS2 RS – Sportscar365". 9 December 2025. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
  7. ^ Plümer, Jonas (4 February 2026). "GT2 European Series: Classic and Modern Racing plant mit Großaufgebot". gt-place.com (in Swiss High German). Retrieved 5 February 2026.
  8. ^ a b c d Goodwin, Graham (17 February 2026). "CMR Confirm 2 Car Ginetta Effort in GT2 European Series". www.dailysportscar.com. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
  9. ^ "Team KEOracing offering Ligier JS2 RS race seat". GT2 European Series. 16 January 2026. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
  10. ^ "Razoon – more than racing seeking drivers for 2026 GT2 Europe KTM X-BOW programme". GT2 European Series. 27 January 2026. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
  11. ^ a b c "SR Motorsport Commits Pair Of AMGs To GT2 European Series". www.dailysportscar.com. 18 March 2026. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
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