2026 GT2 European Series

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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

RoundCircuitDateSupporting
1 Flag of Italy.svg Monza Circuit 30–31 May GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup
2 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps 20–21 June British GT Championship
3 Flag of Italy.svg Misano World Circuit 18–19 July GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup
4 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Circuit Zandvoort 19–20 September GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup
5 Flag of Portugal (official).svg 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

Entries

EntrantCarEngineNo.ClassDriversRounds
Flag of France.svg CMR [8] Ginetta G56 GT2 Ginetta LS3 6.2 L V8 TBAS Flag of France.svg Ethan Gialdini [9] TBC
Flag of Denmark.svg Mikkel Njor [9] TBC
TBAPA Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mike Simpson [9] TBC
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lawrence Tomlinson [9] TBC
TBATBAFlag of None.svg TBATBC
Flag of None.svg TBATBC
Ferrari 296 Challenge Ferrari F163BC 3.0 L Turbo V6 TBATBAFlag of None.svg TBATBC
Flag of None.svg TBATBC
Maserati MC20 GT2 Maserati Nettuno 3.0 L Turbo V6 TBATBAFlag of None.svg TBATBC
Flag of None.svg TBATBC
Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo Evo2 GT2 Lamborghini DGF 5.2 L V10 TBATBAFlag of None.svg TBATBC
Flag of None.svg TBATBC
Flag of Italy.svg Dinamic Motorsport [10] Maserati MC20 GT2 Maserati Nettuno 3.0 L Turbo V6 TBAPA Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Mauro Calamia [10] TBC
Flag of Italy.svg Roberto Pampanini [10] TBC
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg i4Race [10] Maserati MC20 GT2 Maserati Nettuno 3.0 L Turbo V6 TBAPA Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Antoine Potty [10] TBC
Flag of None.svg TBATBC
Flag of Denmark.svg KEO Racing [11] Ligier JS2 RS Ford EcoBoost D35 3.5 L Turbo V6 TBATBAFlag of None.svg TBATBC
Flag of None.svg TBATBC
Flag of Italy.svg LP Racing [10] Maserati MC20 GT2 Maserati Nettuno 3.0 L Turbo V6 TBAM Flag of Monaco.svg Philippe Prette [10] TBC
TBAPA Flag of Italy.svg Niccoló Pirri [10] TBC
Flag of the United States.svg Thomas Yu Lee [10] TBC
Flag of Austria.svg Razoon – more than racing [12] KTM X-Bow GT2 Audi DNWA 2.5 L Turbo I5 TBATBAFlag of None.svg TBATBC
Flag of None.svg TBATBC
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg RTR Projects [13] KTM X-Bow GT2 Audi DNWA 2.5 L Turbo I5 TBAPA Flag of Slovakia.svg Mato Homola [13] TBC
Flag of Slovakia.svg Viktor Mráz [13] TBC
Mercedes-AMG GT2 Mercedes-AMG M178 4.0 L Twin-Turbo V8 TBAM Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Petr Lisa [14] TBC
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Ondřej Rokos [14] TBC
Flag of Germany.svg SR Motorsport by Schnitzelalm [15] Mercedes-AMG GT2 Mercedes-AMG M178 4.0 L Twin-Turbo V8 TBAPA Flag of Germany.svg Jay Mo Härtling [15] TBC
Flag of the United States.svg David Thilenius [15] TBC
TBAPA Flag of Germany.svg Wilhelm Kühne [15] TBC
Flag of Germany.svg Moritz Wiskirchen [15] TBC
IconClass
SSilver Cup
PAPro-Am Cup
MMasters 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. 1 2 "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
  4. 1 2 Dagys, John (3 July 2025). "Ratel Hopeful GT2 Overhaul Will Revitalize Platform – Sportscar365". sportscar365.com. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
  5. ↑ "GT2 European Series". GT2 European Series powered by Pirelli. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  6. ↑ Goodwin, Graham (10 October 2025). "Ginetta Boosts SRO GT Academy | dailysportscar.com" . Retrieved 20 November 2025.
  7. ↑ "Ligier Commits to GT2 With JS2 RS – Sportscar365". 9 December 2025. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. 1 2 3 4 Goodwin, Graham (17 February 2026). "CMR Confirm 2 Car Ginetta Effort in GT2 European Series". www.dailysportscar.com. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
  10. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "2026 ENTRY: Maserati gearing up for multi-car programme". GT2 European Series powered by Pirelli. 27 March 2026. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
  11. ↑ "Team KEOracing offering Ligier JS2 RS race seat". GT2 European Series. 16 January 2026. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
  12. ↑ "Razoon – more than racing seeking drivers for 2026 GT2 Europe KTM X-BOW programme". GT2 European Series. 27 January 2026. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
  13. 1 2 3 "KTM returns to GT2 Europe grid with RTR Projects". GT2 European Series powered by Pirelli. 8 April 2026. Retrieved 8 April 2026.
  14. 1 2 "RTR doubles up with proven Mercedes-AMG pairing of Rokos and Lisa". GT2 European Series powered by Pirelli. 10 April 2026. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  15. 1 2 3 4 5 "SR Motorsport by Schnitzelalm set for twin SRO GT Academy entries". GT2 European Series powered by Pirelli. 1 April 2026. Retrieved 1 April 2026.
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