F1: Audi’s entry into F1 will drive it out of GT Racing
–by Mark Cipolloni– Audi’s move into Formula 1 has resulted in the following: IMSA Hypercar Program – Deep Six WEC Hypercar Program – Deep Six Customer GT Racing after 2023 … Read More
Category: FIA GT
Audi Sport customer racing with 14 drivers in the 2023 season
Audi Sport customer racing is relying on a mix of experience and youth for its 2023 driver squad. In addition to established drivers, the brand also includes two former customer … Read More
Porsche Announces 2022 Motorsport Plans
Porsche is set to start the 2022 motorsport season with ambitious goals and extensive programs around the world. The prime factory focus will be on the two “works” entries in … Read More
FIA-GT: Germany’s Marvin Kirchhöfer joins McLaren Factory Driver line-up
McLaren Customer Racing announced Marvin Kirchhöfer as the latest McLaren Factory Driver. The 27-year-old joins McLaren after switching to GT racing following a a successful single-seater career, which included winning … Read More
Van Der Linde Scheduled To Compete In GT & Formula E In 2021 for BMW
After the conclusion of BMW Motorsport’s works involvement in the DTM, Sheldon van der Linde (RSA) will complete a comprehensive program of racing and testing as a BMW works driver … Read More
Video: Get to know the The Bentley Continental GT3
Get to know the Bentley Continental GT3 inside and out as Tom Hodgson, Head of Bentley Customer Racing, gives a detailed walkthrough on what goes into building and racing this … Read More
World Champions On The Cusp Of History Ahead Of Bahrain 8 Hours
Bahrain. World GT Manufacturers’ champions Aston Martin embark on the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) finale – the 8 Hours of Bahrain – this weekend, aiming to record a level of … Read More
United Autosports Acquire Strakka Racing Assets
United Autosports are pleased to confirm that they have purchased Strakka Racing (building shown), in a deal that includes the acquisition of all their race team equipment, race cars, trucks … Read More
Toyota withdraws from Nurburgring 24 Hours
Toyota decides to skip this year TOYOTA GAZOO Racing has decided not to participate in the 48th edition of the 24 Hours of Nurburgring Endurance Race (“24 Hours of Nurburgring"), … Read More
October date for 24 Hours of Spa
Spa The 2020 edition of the 24 Hours of Spa will be held in October, organizers have confirmed. This year’s event will instead be held across October 24/25, a move … Read More
Paul Williams named Bentley Director of Motorsport
Paul Williams Bentley Motors is today announcing the appointment of Paul Williams as Director of Motorsport, replacing Brian Gush who will bring a 20-year Bentley career to a close on … Read More
A strong driver line-up from Mercedes-AMG Motorsport for international competitions
Gary Paffett back with Mercedes In 2019, the Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing program again shines with an extremely strong driver line-up. A total of 18 high-quality drivers will be supporting the … Read More
Hakkinen to race a McLaren again
Mika Hakkinen Mika Hakkinen will return to the Suzuka circuit in Japan later this year at the wheel of a McLaren, 20 years after claiming his second Formula 1 world … Read More
Mercedes-AMG GT4 – a new class of performance
Mercedes-AMG GT4 At the 2017 24-hour race at Spa-Francorchamps, Mercedesâ€'AMG is presenting its latest competition car: the Mercedes-AMG GT4. The new model is based on the Mercedes-AMG GT R (combined … Read More
Mercedes-AMG is developing a new GT4 race car
Mercedes-AMG GT4 Affalterbach (GER). The AMG Customer Sports involvement keeps growing continuously: the latest element is the development of a race car to GT4 regulations. At the occasion of the … Read More
Lamborghini Enters FIA GT World Cup
Lamborghini will enter this year’s FIA GT World Cup, adding to an possible increased number of GT3 manufacturers for the Nov. 19-20 event at the Guia Circuit in Macau. Head … Read More
Nissan Nismo news
BUNCOMBE TARGETS SILVERSTONE PACE AFTER BRANDS HATCH BATTLE Brands Hatch, England – Nissan GT Academy Team RJN may not have been outright contenders at Brands Hatch this weekend in the … Read More
Video: First lap onboard GT-R GT3 at Nurburgring 24h
Follow onboard Car 30 driven by Michael Krumm around the first lap of 2014 Nurburgring 24 hour race. The onboard view shows just how hard this race is. Unfortunately Car … Read More
FIA Announces World Motor Sport Council Decisions
FIA Formula One World Championship Qualifying The World Motor Sport Council approved the new qualification format, the principles of which were unanimously accepted by the F1 Commission. The new system … Read More
Engel and Mercedes-Benz win the first FIA GT World Cup
Maro Engel celebrates Maro Engel at the wheel of a Mercedes-Benz will go down in motor racing history as the winner of the first FIA GT World Cup. The German … Read More
Engel and Mercedes-Benz on pole for the main GT race
Maro Engel (Mercedes-Benz was declared winner of the qualifying event after Stefan Mucke (Aston Martin), who crossed the line in first place, was given a 10-second penalty, so he will … Read More
Macau: Mucke clinches GT pole for Aston Martin
Turning potential into a result is often a big step, especially on such a demanding circuit as Macau where the slightest mistake can lead to disaster. The Mercedes-Benz team found … Read More