GT3 Revival Series

The GT3 Revival Series is a new, five-round historical championship set to launch in 2026 for first-generation GT3 cars from 2006 to 2013. It is a collaboration between SRO Motorsports Group and Peter Auto, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the GT3 category.

The GT3 Revival Series was announced on 16 June 2025 during the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans weekend.^[1] It was announced as a collaboration between Peter Auto, a renowned organiser of classic motorsport events and rallies, such as the Le Mans Classic, Tour Auto and the Rally des Légendes, and the SRO Motorsports Group.^[1] The series will be set up for the first wave of FIA GT3 cars homologated from 2006 to 2013.^[1] The first season of competition is set to take place in 2026, marking the 20th anniversary of GT3 regulations, introduced by SRO to the FIA in 2005.^[1] The GT3 Revival Series will mark the latest collaboration between SRO and Peter Auto, with their respective founders, Stéphane Ratel and Patrick Peter, having organised their first race together in 1993 before establishing the BPR Global GT Series with Jürgen Barth.^[1]

During the 2025 24 Hours of Spa, it was announced that the series would take the shape of a five-round championship.^[2] The first five-round calendar was also introduced, with races at the Le Mans Classic, in partnership with the Automobile Club de l'Quest, and Spa Classic, as well as in support of GT World Challenge Europe weekends.^[3] The announcements also confirmed the use of Balance of Performance for the homologated cars.^[2]

In March 2026, the series debuts at the Peter Auto Test Days at Circuit Paul Ricard.^[4] Among the 20 cars representing seven brands, participants included both established private race teams and professional drivers.^[4] Notable entries include 2024 WRC Champion and 22-time rally winner Thierry Neuville, who aims to run a VDS Racing BMW Z4 in the debut year of the series.^[4]

The series is open to cars homologated according to FIA GT3 regulations between 2006 and 2013.^[5] The field is separated into two categories: Gen I (2006–2009) and Gen II (2010–2013).^[3] Both generations will compete simultaneously across Pro-Am (a Gold or Silver driver paired with a Bronze driver) and Am (two Bronze drivers sharing a car, or a single Bronze driver racing solo) classes.^[3]

All cars will use a controlled Pirelli tyre, with four new sets provided for the opening round at Le Castellet and three plus a carryover set available thereafter (unlimited wet tyres), and SRO Motorsports Group officials will manage the BoP.^[3] Notable eligible vehicles include the Aston Martin DBRS9, BMW Z4 GT3, Ford Matech GT, Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3.^[2]

The inaugural 2026 season will feature a five-round calendar at iconic European circuits, many of which will host rounds of the modern GT World Challenge Europe series.^[3] Rounds 1, 2, 4, and 5 will feature a standard format of 220 minutes of track time, including 80 minutes of practice, two 20-minute qualifying sessions, and a pair of 50-minute races.^[3] The Le Mans Classic round (round 3), however, will have a unique format, with 170 minutes of track time.^[3] The round will feature two 35-minute qualifying races to set the grids for both main 40-minute races.^[3] Additionally, it is possible for one-off entries to enter the Le Mans Classic round provided they have run at least one of the preceding rounds at Circuit Paul Ricard or Spa Classic.^[3]

• Bold denotes a circuit will be used in the 2026 season.

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