2026 GT3 Revival Series

A group of cars at the TT Circuit Assen and Circuit Zolder, featuring cars that will be eligible for the series

The 2026 GT3 Revival Series is the first season of the GT3 Revival Series to mark the 20th anniversary of GT3 Racing, organised by the joint partnership of Peter Auto and SRO Motorsports Group.[1] The races will be contested with GT3-spec cars that were homologated from 2006 through to 2013.

The season will begin on 11 April at Circuit Paul Ricard, and end on 4 October at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

Calendar

The calendar was released on 27 June 2025 at the SRO's annual 24 Hours of Spa press conference, featuring five rounds.[2] On 29 August, the date for Round 3 at the Le Mans Classic was confirmed.[3]

Round Circuit Date Supporting Map
1 Circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet, France 11–12 April GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup
GT4 European Series
Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe
2 Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Stavelot, Belgium 22–24 May Spa Classic
3 Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans, France 2–5 July Le Mans Classic
4 Nürburgring, Nürburg, Germany 29–30 August GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup
Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe
Mazda MX-5 Cup
5 Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Montmeló, Spain 10–12 October GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup
Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe
McLaren Trophy Europe

Entry list

In the series, cars homologated between 2006-2009 are classified as "Gen I" and between 2010-2013 are classified as "Gen II".[3]

Team Car Engine No. Drivers Class Rounds
Car Driver
TFT Racing[4] Audi R8 LMS Ultra Audi CJJ 5.2 L V10 1 Nick Padmore[4] G2 Am TBC
Jean-Lou Rihon[4]
Spark Motorsport[4] Audi R8 LMS Audi CJJ 5.2 L V10 3 Nicolas Coquin[4] G1 Am TBC
Huges Ripert[4]
Porsche 997 GT3-R Porsche M96/77 3.6 L Flat-6 TBA Jean Legras[4] G2 TBC
TBA
Storic and Race Cars[4] Ferrari 458 Italia GT3 Ferrari F136F 4.5 L V8 10 Benjamin Ricci[4] G2 Am TBC
Mauro Ricci[4]
87 Jean-Luc Beaubélique[5] G2 PA TBC
Jim Pla[5]
VDS Racing[4] BMW Z4 GT3 BMW P65B44 4.4 L V8 11 Thierry Neuville[4] G2 TBC
TBA
Team Parker Racing[6] Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3 Aston Martin AM11 6.0 L V12 13 Max Lynn[6] G2 PA TBC
Shaun Lynn[6]
Debard Automobiles by Racetivity[7] Ford GT GT3 Ford Cammer 5.4 L V8 20 Éric Debard[6] G1 Am TBC
Philippe Giauque[6]
TBA TBA G1 TBC
TBA
Driv'n Motorsports[4] Audi R8 LMS Ultra Audi CJJ 5.2 L V10 31 Marc Doncieux[4] G2 Am TBC
TBA
NAD Systems by HRT[4] Porsche 997 Cup S Porsche M96/77 3.6 L Flat-6 38 Cédric Toison[4] G1 Am TBC
TBA
CMR[4] Ferrari 458 Italia GT3 Ferrari F136F 4.5 L V8 43 Gregory Driot[4] G2 Am TBC
TBA
BMW Z4 GT3 BMW P65B44 4.4 L V8 TBA Jonathan Hirschi[4] G2 PA TBC
Pierre Hirschi[4]
Twin Busch Germany[4] Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 Mercedes-Benz M159 6.2 L V8 44 Dennis Busch[4] G2 Am TBC
Marc Busch[4]
Pyro Motorsport[4] Audi R8 LMS Blancpain Endurance Audi CJJ 5.2 L V10 46 Jeff Smith[4] G2 Am TBC
TBA
Quinntech Racing[4] Audi R8 LMS Ultra Audi CJJ 5.2 L V10 47 Mark Cole[4] G2 Am TBC
John Strowbridge[4]
SRO Race Center[4] Ferrari 458 Italia GT3 Ferrari F136F 4.5 L V8 49 Mario Cordoni[4] G2 Am TBC
TBA
Michelotto Racing[4] Ferrari 458 Italia GT3 Ferrari F136F 4.5 L V8 52 Stephan Joebstl[4] G2 PA TBC
William Nuthall[4]
Fanta Racing Legend by Code Classic[4] Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3 Aston Martin AM11 6.0 L V12 62 Pascal Huteau[4] G2 Am TBC
Franz Wunderlich[4]
Team Motopark[4] Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 Mercedes-Benz M159 6.2 L V8 65 Heiko Neumann[4] G2 Am TBC
TBA
Écurie Écosse powered by Barwell[8] BMW Z4 GT3 BMW P65B44 4.4 L V8 79 Peter Moulsdale[9] G2 TBC
Matt Topham[9]
Barwell Motorsport[8] Lamborghini Gallardo LP600+ Lamborghini CEH 5.2 L V10 TBA Adam Balon[9] G2 TBC
Phil Keen[9]
Audi R8 LMS Ultra Audi CJJ 5.2 L V10 TBA TBA G2 TBC
TBA
LL Racing[4] Audi R8 LMS Audi CJJ 5.2 L V10 222 Lucas Légeret[4] G1 TBC
TBA
Icon Class
Cars
G1 Gen 1
G2 Gen 2
Drivers
S Silver Cup
PA Pro-Am Cup
Am Am Cup

See also

Notes

References

  1. ^ "Peter Auto and SRO Motorsports Group launch new GT3 Revival Series". gt3revivalseries.com. SRO Motorsports Group. 16 June 2025. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
  2. ^ "GT3 Revival Series calendar and GT2 Europe powered by Pirelli developments announced during CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa press conference". gt-world-challenge-europe.com. SRO Motorsports Group. 27 June 2025. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
  3. ^ a b "GT3 Revival Series reveals further details ahead of 2026 debut". gt3-revival-series.com. SRO Motorsports Group. 29 August 2025. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an "GT3 Revival Series set for public debut at Peter Auto Test Days". GT3 Revival Series. SRO Motorsports Group. 3 March 2026. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
  5. ^ a b "La Ferrari 458 GT3 victorieuse de Spa 2011 (Pro-Am) de retour en piste avec JL Beaubelique". Endurance-Info. 23 February 2026. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  6. ^ a b c d e "Les brèves du vendredi 27 février". Endurance-Info. 27 February 2026. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
  7. ^ "Deux Ford GT pour Debard Automobiles by Racetivity en GT3 Revival Series". Endurance-Info (in French). 14 October 2025. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
  8. ^ a b Kilbey, Stephen (14 February 2025). "Barwell Forms GT3 Heritage Division For 2026". Dailysportscar. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
  9. ^ a b c d Wane, Ewan (19 March 2026). "Barwell Outlines Plans For GT3 Heritage Programme". Dailysportscar. Retrieved 19 March 2026.