2026 Ultimate Cup European Series

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The 2026 Ultimate Cup European Series is scheduled to be the eighth season of the Ultimate Cup European Series. The Ultimate Cup Series is a program comprising multiple endurance and sprint championships across different classes of motor racing. 2026 will see the championship hold a three-race winter series ahead of its main season for the first time. [1]

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Main series

Calendar

The 2026 calendar was announced on 30 July 2025. [2] The series will no longer hold two events at Circuit Paul Ricard, instead holding the final round at Algarve International Circuit and also making its debut at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. [3] In November 2025, the calendar was updated: The round at Motorland Aragón was replaced with a round at Circuito de Navarra one week earlier, while the final round at Algarve International Circuit was brought forward by three weeks. [4]

RoundCircuitDateMap of circuit locations
1 Flag of France.svg Circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet 23–26 April
2 Flag of France.svg Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours, Magny-Cours 28–31 May
3 Flag of Italy.svg Mugello Circuit, Scarperia e San Piero 9–12 July
4 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Stavelot 17–20 September
5 Flag of Spain.svg Circuito de Navarra, Los Arcos 15–18 October
6 Flag of Portugal (official).svg Algarve International Circuit, Portimão 5–8 November

Winter series

Calendar

The Calendar of the Ultimate Winter Cup was announced at the launch of the winter series on 19 June 2025. [5] The series will consist of three race weekends, held across the Iberian peninsula. [6]

RoundCircuitDateMap of circuit locations
1 Flag of Portugal (official).svg Algarve International Circuit, Portimão 13–15 February
2 Flag of Portugal (official).svg Circuito do Estoril, Alcabideche 20–22 February
3 Flag of Spain.svg Circuito de Navarra, Los Arcos 20–22 March

References

  1. ↑ "Lancement de l'Ultimate Cup Winter Series ! - Ultimate Cup European Series" (in French). 19 June 2025. Retrieved 26 September 2025.
  2. ↑ "2026 Ultimate Cup European Series Calendar | 51GT3 Racing Database". 51gt3.com. Retrieved 26 September 2025.
  3. ↑ "Une première historique à Spa-Francorchamps et de la continuité : le calendrier 2026 de l'Ultimate Cup European Series - Ultimate Cup European Series" (in French). 30 July 2025. Retrieved 26 September 2025.
  4. ↑ @ultimatecupseries_eu; (10 November 2025). "Before the start of this final day, let us introduce the 2026 season calendar! Four European races, iconic venues, the arrival of the legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit, and a grand finale at Portimão — here's what awaits you in the Ultimate Cup European Series" . Retrieved 24 November 2025– via Instagram.
  5. ↑ "Lancement de l'Ultimate Cup Winter Series ! - Ultimate Cup European Series" (in French). 19 June 2025. Retrieved 26 September 2025.
  6. ↑ "Ultimate Winter Cup - Ultimate Cup European Series" (in French). 7 July 2025. Retrieved 26 September 2025.
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