2023 Intercontinental GT Challenge

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The 2023 Intercontinental GT Challenge was the eighth season of the Intercontinental GT Challenge. It comprised five rounds starting with the Bathurst 12 Hour on 3 February with the finale at Gulf 12 Hours on 9 December. [1]

Contents

Calendar

RoundRaceCircuitDateReport
1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bathurst 12 Hour Mount Panorama Circuit, Bathurst, Australia3–5 February Report
2 Flag of South Africa.svg Kyalami 9 Hours Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, Midrand, South Africa 23–25 February Report
3 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg 24 Hours of Spa Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Stavelot, Belgium29 June–2 July Report
4 Flag of the United States.svg Indianapolis 8 Hour Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, United States5–7 October Report
5 Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg Gulf 12 Hours Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 8–10 December Report
  Also part of the GT World Challenge Europe
  Also part of the GT World Challenge America

Entries

ManufacturerTeamCarNo.DriversClassRounds
BMW Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Team WRT M4 GT3 30 Flag of Germany.svg Niklas Krütten G3
Flag of France.svg Jean-Baptiste Simmenauer
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Calan Williams
Flag of Austria.svg Philipp Eng P4
Flag of South Africa.svg Sheldon van der Linde
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Dries Vanthoor
31 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Adam Carroll P3
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lewis Proctor
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tim Whale
Flag of Brazil.svg Augusto Farfus 4
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Maxime Martin
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Charles Weerts
32 Flag of South Africa.svg Sheldon van der Linde P1–3, 5
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Charles Weerts
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Dries Vanthoor 1–3
Flag of Austria.svg Philipp Eng 5
33 Flag of Austria.svg Philipp Eng P2
Flag of Brazil.svg Augusto Farfus
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Maxime Martin
46 Flag of Italy.svg Valentino Rossi P1, 3, 5
Flag of Brazil.svg Augusto Farfus 1, 3
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Maxime Martin
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Dries Vanthoor 5
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nick Yelloly
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg ST Racing38 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Samantha Tan PA4
Flag of the United States.svg Neil Verhagen
Flag of the United States.svg Jake Walker
Flag of the United States.svg Bimmerworld Racing 94 Flag of the United States.svg Bill Auberlen PA4
Flag of the United States.svg Robby Foley
Flag of the United States.svg Chandler Hull
Flag of Germany.svg ROWE Racing 98 Flag of Austria.svg Philipp Eng P3
Flag of Germany.svg Marco Wittmann
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nick Yelloly
Mercedes-AMG Flag of the United States.svg CrowdStrike Racing by Riley Motorsports AMG GT3 Evo 04 Flag of the United States.svg Colin Braun PA4
Flag of the United States.svg George Kurtz
Flag of the United States.svg Nolan Siegel
Flag of Bahrain.svg Mercedes-AMG Team 2 Seas14 Flag of Germany.svg Maximilian Götz P5
Flag of Andorra.svg Jules Gounon
Flag of Germany.svg Fabian Schiller
Flag of Germany.svg SPS automotive performance20 Flag of Ireland.svg Reece BarrPA2
Flag of Portugal (official).svg Miguel Ramos
Flag of Germany.svg Luca Stolz
Flag of the United States.svg Winward Racing 57 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Indy Dontje G3
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Philip Ellis
Flag of the United States.svg Russell Ward
Flag of Australia (converted).svg SunEnergy1 Racing 75 Flag of Andorra.svg Jules Gounon P1
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kenny Habul
Flag of Germany.svg Luca Stolz
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kenny Habul PA2, 5
Flag of Andorra.svg Jules Gounon 2
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Yannick Mettler
Flag of Austria.svg Martin Konrad3, 5
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Nicky Catsburg 3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Chaz Mostert
Flag of Germany.svg Adam Osieka
Flag of Austria.svg Dominik Baumann 5
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Philip Ellis
Flag of Hong Kong.svg Mercedes-AMG Craft-Bamboo Racing 77 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Nicky Catsburg P1
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Philip Ellis
Flag of Spain.svg Daniel Juncadella
Flag of Germany.svg Maximilian Götz 4
Flag of Andorra.svg Jules Gounon
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Raffaele Marciello
Flag of Hong Kong.svg Mercedes-AMG Team GruppeM Racing [2] 77 Flag of Austria.svg Lucas Auer P5
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Frank Bird
Flag of Italy.svg Lorenzo Ferrari
99 Flag of Germany.svg Maro Engel P5
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Mikaël Grenier
Flag of Germany.svg Luca Stolz
999 Flag of Germany.svg Maro Engel P1–4
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Mikaël Grenier 1–3
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Raffaele Marciello 1–2
Flag of Spain.svg Daniel Juncadella 3–4
Flag of Germany.svg Luca Stolz 4
Flag of South Africa.svg Stradale Motorsport86 Flag of South Africa.svg Charl ArangiesPA2
Flag of South Africa.svg Arnold Neveling
Flag of South Africa.svg Clint Weston
Flag of France.svg AKKodis ASP Team88White flag of surrender.svg Timur Boguslavskiy P3
Flag of Andorra.svg Jules Gounon
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Raffaele Marciello
Flag of the United States.svg DXDT Racing 91 Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Burton PA4
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Philip Ellis
Flag of the United States.svg Corey Lewis
Flag of Oman.svg Mercedes-AMG Team Al Manar777 Flag of Austria.svg Lucas Auer P3
Flag of Germany.svg Fabian Schiller
Flag of Germany.svg Luca Stolz
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Makita Volante Rosso Motorsport AMG GT3 24 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony BatesPA1
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jordan Love
Flag of Australia (converted).svg David Reynolds
Porsche Flag of Australia (converted).svg Grove Racing 911 GT3 R 4 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brenton Grove PA1–2, 4–5
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Stephen Grove
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Anton de Pasquale 1
Flag of New Zealand.svg Earl Bamber 2, 4
Flag of New Zealand.svg Richie Stanaway 5
23 Flag of New Zealand.svg Earl Bamber B3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brenton Grove
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Stephen Grove
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Anton de Pasquale
Flag of Germany.svg Herberth Motorsport7 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Daniel AllemannAm5
Flag of Germany.svg Ralf Bohn
Flag of Germany.svg Alfred Renauer
33 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Antares Au PA5
Flag of Italy.svg Matteo Cairoli
Flag of Germany.svg Tim Heinemann
Flag of Germany.svg Car Collection Motorsport12 Flag of Italy.svg Stefano Costantini PA5
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Alex Fontana
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Yannick Mettler
Flag of the United States.svg Hash Patel
Flag of Germany.svg Huber Motorsport20 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Antares Au PA4
Flag of Germany.svg Laurin Heinrich
Flag of Germany.svg Alfred Renauer
Flag of the United States.svg Wright Motorsports45 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Jan Heylen P4
Flag of the United States.svg Trent Hindman
Flag of the United States.svg Madison Snow
Flag of the United States.svg MDK Motorsports53 Flag of Italy.svg Matteo Cairoli P4
Flag of the United States.svg Trenton Estep
Flag of the United States.svg Seth Lucas
Flag of Italy.svg Dinamic GT Huber Racing54 Flag of Germany.svg Christian Engelhart P3
Flag of Turkey.svg Ayhancan Güven
Flag of Germany.svg Sven Müller
Flag of Germany.svg Manthey EMA [a]
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Manthey EMA [b]
92 Flag of France.svg Julien Andlauer P3
Flag of France.svg Kévin Estre
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Laurens Vanthoor
912 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Matt Campbell P1
Flag of France.svg Mathieu Jaminet
Flag of Austria.svg Thomas Preining
Flag of Germany.svg Rutronik Racing 96 Flag of Germany.svg Laurin Heinrich P3
Flag of Norway.svg Dennis Olsen
Flag of Austria.svg Thomas Preining
Flag of the United States.svg GMG Racing by Car Collection Motorsport132 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jeroen Bleekemolen PA3
Flag of the United States.svg Patrick Long
Flag of the United States.svg James Sofronas
Flag of the United States.svg Kyle Washington
Sources:
IconClass
PPro Cup
SSilver Cup
PAPro-Am Cup
GGold Cup
AmAm Cup
BBronze Cup
Intercontinental GT Challenge Independent Cup
ManufacturerTeamCarNo.DriversClassRounds
Ferrari Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sky – Tempesta Racing 488 GT3 Evo 2020 535 Flag of Italy.svg Eddie Cheever III PA4
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris Froggatt
Flag of Hong Kong.svg Jonathan Hui
McLaren Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sky – Tempesta Racing 720S GT3 Evo 93 Flag of Italy.svg Eddie Cheever III B3
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris Froggatt
Flag of Hong Kong.svg Jonathan Hui
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Jeffrey Schmidt
Flag of Italy.svg Eddie Cheever III PA5
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris Froggatt
Flag of Hong Kong.svg Jonathan Hui
Flag of Macau.svg Kevin Tse
Mercedes-AMG Flag of Australia (converted).svg SunEnergy1 Racing AMG GT3 Evo 75 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kenny Habul PA2, 5
Flag of Andorra.svg Jules Gounon 2
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Yannick Mettler
Flag of Austria.svg Martin Konrad3, 5
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Nicky Catsburg 3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Chaz Mostert
Flag of Germany.svg Adam Osieka
Flag of Austria.svg Dominik Baumann 5
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Philip Ellis
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Harrolds Volante Rosso Motorsport [3] 101 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Jonathan Hui S1
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Josh Hunt
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross Poulakis
Flag of Macau.svg Kevin Tse
Porsche Flag of Australia (converted).svg Grove Racing 911 GT3 R 4 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brenton Grove PA1–2, 4–5
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Stephen Grove
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Anton de Pasquale 1
Flag of New Zealand.svg Earl Bamber 2, 4
Flag of New Zealand.svg Richie Stanaway 5
23 Flag of New Zealand.svg Earl Bamber B3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brenton Grove
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Stephen Grove
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Anton de Pasquale
Flag of Germany.svg Huber Motorsport20 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Antares Au B3
Flag of Italy.svg Matteo Cairoli
Flag of Germany.svg Jannes Fittje
Flag of Germany.svg Tim Heinemann
Flag of Hong Kong.svg Antares Au PA4
Flag of Germany.svg Laurin Heinrich
Flag of Germany.svg Alfred Renauer
Flag of Germany.svg Herberth Motorsport33 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Antares Au PA5
Flag of Italy.svg Matteo Cairoli
Flag of Germany.svg Tim Heinemann

Championship standings

Scoring system

Championship points were awarded for the first ten positions in each race. Entries were required to complete 75% of the winning car's race distance in order to be classified and earn points. Individual drivers were required to participate for a minimum of 25 minutes in order to earn championship points in any race. A manufacturer only received points for its two highest placed cars in each round.

Position 1st  2nd  3rd  4th  5th  6th  7th  8th  9th  10th 
Points251815121086421

Drivers' championships

The results indicate the classification relative to other drivers in the series, not the classification in the race.

Pos.DriverManufacturer BAT
Flag of Australia (converted).svg
KYA
Flag of South Africa.svg
SPA
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg
IND
Flag of the United States.svg
ABU
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg
Points
1 Flag of Andorra.svg Jules Gounon Mercedes-AMG 1322391
2 Flag of Germany.svg Luca Stolz Mercedes-AMG 1463183
3 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Dries Vanthoor BMW 41Ret1280
4 Flag of Austria.svg Philipp Eng BMW 211774
5 Flag of South Africa.svg Sheldon van der Linde BMW 41Ret1768
6 Flag of Germany.svg Maro Engel Mercedes-AMG 37Ret3161
7 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Raffaele Marciello Mercedes-AMG 372257
8 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Mikaël Grenier Mercedes-AMG 37Ret146
9 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Charles Weerts BMW 41Ret10744
10 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nick Yelloly BMW 1243
11 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kenny Habul Mercedes-AMG 13NC40
12 Flag of Brazil.svg Augusto Farfus
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Maxime Martin
BMW 5251039
13 Flag of Italy.svg Valentino Rossi BMW 55238
14 Flag of Germany.svg Maximilian Götz Mercedes-AMG 2333
15 Flag of Austria.svg Thomas Preining Porsche 2430
16 Flag of Germany.svg Marco Wittmann BMW 125
17 Flag of Spain.svg Daniel Juncadella Mercedes-AMG 6Ret323
= Flag of Germany.svg Fabian Schiller Mercedes-AMG 6323
18 Flag of Germany.svg Laurin Heinrich Porsche 4620
= Flag of Austria.svg Lucas Auer Mercedes-AMG 6420
19 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Matt Campbell
Flag of France.svg Mathieu Jaminet
Porsche 218
=White flag of surrender.svg Timur Boguslavskiy Mercedes-AMG 218
= Flag of Hong Kong.svg Antares Au Porsche 6518
20 Flag of Germany.svg Alfred Renauer Porsche 6616
= Flag of Italy.svg Matteo Cairoli Porsche 7516
21 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Yannick Mettler Mercedes-AMG 3DNS15
= Flag of France.svg Kévin Estre
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Laurens Vanthoor
Flag of France.svg Julien Andlauer
Porsche 315
22 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brenton Grove
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Stephen Grove
Porsche Ret4119Ret14
= Flag of New Zealand.svg Earl Bamber Porsche 411914
23 Flag of Norway.svg Dennis Olsen Porsche 412
= Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Jan Heylen
Flag of the United States.svg Trent Hindman
Flag of the United States.svg Madison Snow
Porsche 412
= Flag of Italy.svg Lorenzo Ferrari
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Frank Bird
Mercedes-AMG 412
24 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Nicky Catsburg Mercedes-AMG 6910
= Flag of Portugal (official).svg Miguel Ramos
Flag of Ireland.svg Reece Barr
Mercedes-AMG 510
= Flag of the United States.svg Colin Braun
Flag of the United States.svg George Kurtz
Flag of the United States.svg Nolan Siegel
Mercedes-AMG 510
= Flag of Germany.svg Tim Heinemann Porsche 510
25 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Philip Ellis Mercedes-AMG 610RetNC9
26 Flag of South Africa.svg Charl Arangies
Flag of South Africa.svg Arnold Neveling
Flag of South Africa.svg Clint Weston
Mercedes-AMG 68
= Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Daniel Allemann
Flag of Germany.svg Ralf Bohn
Porsche 68
27 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Bates
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jordan Love
Flag of Australia (converted).svg David Reynolds
Mercedes-AMG 76
= Flag of Germany.svg Christian Engelhart
Flag of Germany.svg Sven Müller
Flag of Turkey.svg Ayhancan Güven
Porsche 76
= Flag of the United States.svg Trenton Estep
Flag of the United States.svg Seth Lucas
Porsche 76
28 Flag of Germany.svg Niklas Krütten
Flag of France.svg Jean-Baptiste Simmenauer
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Calan Williams
BMW 84
= Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Samantha Tan
Flag of the United States.svg Neil Verhagen
Flag of the United States.svg Jake Walker
BMW 84
29 Flag of Austria.svg Martin Konrad Mercedes-AMG 9NC2
= Flag of Australia (converted).svg Chaz Mostert
Flag of Germany.svg Adam Osieka
Mercedes-AMG 92
30 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Indy Dontje
Flag of the United States.svg Russell Ward
Mercedes-AMG 101
- Flag of Australia (converted).svg Anton de Pasquale Porsche Ret110
- Flag of the United States.svg Bill Auberlen
Flag of the United States.svg Robby Foley
Flag of the United States.svg Chandler Hull
BMW 110
- Flag of Austria.svg Dominik Baumann Mercedes-AMG NC0
- Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jeroen Bleekemolen
Flag of the United States.svg Patrick Long
Flag of the United States.svg James Sofronas
Flag of the United States.svg Kyle Washington
Porsche Ret0
- Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Burton
Flag of the United States.svg Corey Lewis
Mercedes-AMG Ret0
- Flag of New Zealand.svg Richie Stanaway Porsche Ret0
Pos.DriverManufacturer BAT
Flag of Australia (converted).svg
KYA
Flag of South Africa.svg
SPA
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg
IND
Flag of the United States.svg
ABU
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg
Points
ColourResult
GoldWinner
SilverSecond place
BronzeThird place
GreenPoints classification
BlueNon-points classification
Non-classified finish (NC)
PurpleRetired, not classified (Ret)
RedDid not qualify (DNQ)
Did not pre-qualify (DNPQ)
BlackDisqualified (DSQ)
WhiteDid not start (DNS)
Withdrew (WD)
Race cancelled (C)
BlankDid not practice (DNP)
Did not arrive (DNA)
Excluded (EX)

Bold – Pole
Italics – Fastest Lap

Manufacturer's championship

Pos.Manufacturer BAT
Flag of Australia (converted).svg
KYA
Flag of South Africa.svg
SPA
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg
IND
Flag of the United States.svg
ABU
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg
Points
1 Flag of Germany.svg Mercedes-AMG 13221164
35633
2 Flag of Germany.svg BMW 41112159
52587
3 Flag of Germany.svg Porsche 24345101
Ret466

See also

Notes

  1. Car no. 92 entered under a German license.
  2. Car no 912. entered under an Australian license.

References

  1. "2023 Intercontinental GT Challenge Calendar". Intercontinental GT Challenge | Powered by Pirelli. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  2. "Mercedes-AMG set for Intercontinental GT Challenge Powered by Pirelli title defence". Intercontinental GT Challenge | Powered by Pirelli. Retrieved 2023-01-29.
  3. "Hui confirms full-season IGTC Pro-Am Challenge entry". Intercontinental GT Challenge | Powered by Pirelli. Retrieved 2023-01-29.