 GT3 Revival Series logo since 2026 | |
| Category | Sports car racing |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe |
| Inaugural season | 2026 |
| Classes | Pro-Am •Am |
| GT Classes | Gen I •Gen II |
| Tyre suppliers | Pirelli |
| Official website | gt3revivalseries |
 Current season | |
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. [1] [2]
The GT3 Revival Series is a new venture that draws on the long shared history of SRO founder Stéphane Ratel and Peter Auto founder Patrick Peter, who first organised a race together in 1993 before establishing the BPR Global GT Series. [3] The new series is designed to bring back the first generation of GT3 cars to iconic European circuits, managed with a Balance of Performance (BoP) that reflects the original era. [4] [5]
The category was officially announced in June 2025, with further details, including the full 2026 calendar, revealed at the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa event. The series aims to provide a competitive yet friendly environment for amateur drivers and historic racing enthusiasts. [6]
The series is open to cars homologated according to FIA GT3 regulations between 2006 and 2013. Cars must maintain their strictly original specifications. The field is separated into two categories: Gen I (2006–2009) and Gen II (2010–2013). [7] 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. [1]
All cars will use a controlled Pirelli tyre, with a limit of new sets per event (unlimited wet tyres), and SRO Motorsports Group officials will manage the BoP. [8]
Notable eligible vehicles include the Aston Martin DBRS9/V12 Vantage GT3, Audi R8 LMS/LMS Ultra, BMW Z4 GT3, Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06R, Ferrari F430 GT3/458 GT3, Lamborghini Gallardo GT3/LP600, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3, Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 and Porsche 997 GT3 Cup S/R/RS.
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. Rounds 1, 2, 4 and 5 will feature a standard format, including 80 minutes of practice, two 20-minute qualifying sessions, and a pair of 50-minute races. The Le Mans Classic round (round 3) will have a unique format with 170 minutes of track time, including qualifying races to set the grid for the main event. [1] [6]