World Jan 22–25 to Nov 11–14
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Here is the complete calendar for the 2026 FIA World Rally Championship, featuring 14 rounds across four continents .
The season began with the classic Rallye Monte-Carlo and will conclude with the new Rally Saudi Arabia in November . Key changes for 2026 include the return of Croatia Rally (replacing Central Europe) and a major date shift moving Rally Japan from late autumn to late May .
📅 WRC 2026 Calendar
🏁 Key Highlights for the 2026 Season
- Rally Japan’s New Date: One of the biggest changes sees Rally Japan move from its traditional role as a season finale to the end of May, right after Portugal .
- Return of Croatia: After a one-year hiatus, the asphalt roads of Croatia return to the calendar in April, replacing the Central Europe Rally .
- Surface Shift: The calendar is designed to group similar surfaces, which helps reduce the “sweeping” disadvantage for front-runners on gravel events. The first half of the season is a mix, while the summer features a long run of consecutive gravel rallies .
🎫 Tickets and Season Results
Tickets for many of the upcoming rounds (from Portugal onwards) are currently on sale . The 2026 season is now underway. Oliver Solberg won the season-opening Rallye Monte-Carlo in a Toyota GR Yaris, beating reigning world champion Sébastien Ogier .
Entry List WRC – FIA World Rally Championship Calendar 2026
The 2026 entry lists have been released, with an incredible 59 cars confirmed for the full Endurance Cup season and a record 45 cars for the Sprint Cup .
The complete entry list for the 2026 Paul Ricard 6 Hours (Endurance Cup opener) is available below. For other races, entry lists are typically published a few weeks before each event.
🏁 2026 Paul Ricard 6 Hours – Entry List
Here are the 59 cars entered for the season-opening Endurance Cup race on April 11-12 . The grid features 10 different GT3 manufacturers and four driver categories (PRO, Gold, Silver, Bronze) .
| No. | Team | Car | Drivers | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Boutsen VDS | Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) | D. Boccolacci / A. Picariello / M. Schuring | PRO |
| #3 | Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen Racing | Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO | C. Lulham / D. Juncadella / J. Gounon | PRO |
| #4 | Optimum Motorsport | McLaren 720S GT3 EVO | H. George / A. Smalley / F. Tomlinson | GOLD |
| #5 | Optimum Motorsport | McLaren 720S GT3 EVO | M. Porter / D. Rappange / G. Oliveira | SILVER |
| #6 | GetSpeed Team BartoneBros | Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO | A. Bartone / A. Panis / C. Gazeau | SILVER |
| #7 | Comtoyou Racing | Aston Martin Vantage GT3 EVO | M. Drudi / M. Sorensen / N. Thiim | PRO |
| #9 | Pure Rxcing | Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) | A. Malykhin / A. Nesov / M. Hofer | SILVER |
| #10 | Boutsen VDS | Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) | G. Magnus / R. Knutsson / A. Ghiretti | GOLD |
| #11 | Comtoyou Racing | Aston Martin Vantage GT3 EVO | M. Tomasoni / A. Muss / K. Marcelli | BRONZE |
| #12 | GetSpeed Team Dubai | Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO | G. Rindone / M. Grenier / T. Kalender | BRONZE |
| #17 | Mercedes-AMG Team GetSpeed | Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO | F. Schiller / M. Götz / M. Martin | PRO |
| #18 | Comtoyou Racing | Aston Martin Vantage GT3 EVO | L. Stroll / R. Merhi / M. Boya | PRO |
| #21 | Comtoyou Racing | Aston Martin Vantage GT3 EVO | O. Söderström / K. Pauwels / S. Baud | SILVER |
| #23 | Team RJN | McLaren 720S GT3 EVO | H. Fitz-Simon / M. Lynn / B. Dörr | SILVER |
| #24 | Steller Motorsport | Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R | D. Lind / L. Fluxa Cross / A. Doquin | GOLD |
| #25 | Sainteloc Racing | Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II | E. Perez Companc / I. Klymenko / TBA | SILVER |
| #30 | Team WRT | BMW M4 GT3 EVO | M. Lismont / I. Montenegro / A. Cordeel | SILVER |
| #32 | Team WRT | BMW M4 GT3 EVO | C. Weerts / K. Van der Linde / J. Pepper | PRO |
| #34 | Walkenhorst Motorsport | Aston Martin Vantage GT3 EVO | H. Chaves / C. Krognes / J. Day | PRO |
| #35 | Walkenhorst Motorsport | Aston Martin Vantage GT3 EVO | M. Villagomez / E. Ischer / G. Simon | SILVER |
| #42 | Oman Racing by Century Motorsport | BMW M4 GT3 EVO | A. Al Harthy / J. Sagrera / C. Williams | BRONZE |
| #44 | Greystone GT | McLaren 720S GT3 EVO | J. Kelly / J. Rattican / T. Pintos | SILVER |
| #45 | Rinaldi Racing | Ferrari 296 GT3 | R. Duran / D. Medler / D. Perel | SILVER |
| #46 | Team WRT | BMW M4 GT3 EVO | M. Hesse / V. Rossi / D. Harper | PRO |
| #48 | Mercedes-AMG Team Mann-Filter | Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO | L. Auer / M. Engel / L. Stolz | PRO |
| #50 | AF Corse | Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO | A. Leclerc / S. Gelael / L. Wadoux | PRO |
| #51 | AF Corse | Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO | A. Rovera / N. Nielsen / T. Mosca | PRO |
| #52 | AF Corse | Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO | J. Machiels / G. Stadsbader / M. Zagazeta | SILVER |
| #54 | Dinamic GT | Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) | T. Sathienthirakul / A. Whiteside / F. Simonazzi | SILVER |
| #56 | Ecurie Ecosse Blackthorn | Aston Martin Vantage GT3 EVO | G. Petrobelli / T. Wood / J. Adam | BRONZE |
| #58 | Garage 59 | McLaren 720S GT3 EVO | L. Prette / T. Fleming / B. Goethe | GOLD |
| #59 | Garage 59 | McLaren 720S GT3 EVO | M. Kirchhöfer / D. Macdonald / J. Loake | PRO |
| #60 | JMW Motorsport | Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO | C. Hull / R. Ineichen / T. Heinemann | BRONZE |
| #63 | TGI Team by GRT | Lamborghini Temerario GT3 | M. Bortolotti / M. Paul / F. Perera | PRO |
| #64 | HRT Ford Racing | Ford Mustang GT3 EVO | A. Maini / T. Drouet / F. Scherer | PRO |
| #65 | HRT Ford Racing | Ford Mustang GT3 EVO | F. Wiebelhaus / M. Oosten / E. Coseteng | SILVER |
| #66 | Tresor Attempto Racing | Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II | A. Levi / S. Øgaard / R. Mazzola | SILVER |
| #67 | GetSpeed Team Noble Racing | Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO | S. Noble / J. Hart / P. Ellis | BRONZE |
| #71 | Selected Car Racing | Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO | F. Schandorff / S. Birch / M. Ebdrup | GOLD |
| #74 | Kessel Racing | Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO | D. Blattner / D. Marschall / L. Patrese | BRONZE |
| #80 | Lionspeed GP | Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) | B. Buus / R. Feller / T. Preining | PRO |
| #84 | Eastalent Racing | Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II | S. Reicher / C. Haase / M. Winkelhock | PRO |
| #87 | Winward Racing | Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO | R. Salikhov / G. Piana / M. Dienst | BRONZE |
| #88 | Tresor Attempto Racing | Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II | C. Schreiner / D. Di Amato / A. Difolco | BRONZE |
| #89 | Lionspeed GP | Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) | B. Mardini / A. Fontana / P. Kolb | BRONZE |
| #91 | Herberth Motorsport | Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) | R. Bohn / H. Eijndhoven / R. Renauer | BRONZE |
| #93 | Ziggo Tempesta Racing | Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) | D. Move / E. Cheever / C. Froggatt | BRONZE |
| #96 | Rutronik Racing | Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) | P. Niederhauser / L. Engstler / M. Mapelli | PRO |
| #97 | Rutronik Racing | Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) | A. Au / R. Pera / L. Hartog | BRONZE |
| #98 | Rowe Racing | BMW M4 GT3 EVO | A. Farfus / R. Marciello / J. Dennis | PRO |
| #99 | Tresor Attempto Racing | Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II | A. Aka / A. Frassineti / D. Pereira | GOLD |
| #111 | CSA Racing | Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II | A. Rougier / S. Gachet / J. Kell | GOLD |
| #177 | Grupo Prom Racing Team | Ferrari 296 GT3 | A. Hernandez / S. Tribaudini / TBA | BRONZE |
| #222 | 2 Seas Motorsport | Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO | C. Dawson / K. Jewiss / R. Barr | BRONZE |
| #555 | CSA Racing | Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II | B. Moulin / R. Andriolo / L. Lecertua | SILVER |
| #914 | Razoon – More Than Racing | Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) | TBA / TBA / TBA | SILVER |
| #991 | Paradine Competition | BMW M4 GT3 EVO | D. Leung / J. Kellett / D. Vanthoor | BRONZE |
| #992 | Paradine Competition | BMW M4 GT3 EVO | C. Hahn / R. De Haan / A. Sutton | GOLD |
| #998 | Rowe Racing | BMW M4 GT3 EVO | J. Klingmann / U. De Wilde / T. Tramnitz | GOLD |
⚡ Key Highlights from the 2026 Grid
- Record-Breaking Season: The 2026 season boasts a full 59-car grid for the Endurance Cup and a record 45-car grid for the Sprint Cup .
- 10 Different Manufacturers: Competing brands include Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Chevrolet (Corvette), Ferrari, Ford, Lamborghini, McLaren, Mercedes-AMG, and Porsche .
- Big Names & Surprise Debuts: The entry list for Paul Ricard features Lance Stroll (Aston Martin F1 driver) making his GT3 debut, alongside touring car legend Ashley Sutton and BMW factory star Dries Vanthoor .
- New & Updated Cars: 2026 sees the race debut of the all-new Lamborghini Temerario, alongside upgraded EVO versions of the Ferrari 296 and Porsche 911 .
The entry lists is released event by event…
GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup opener at Brands Hatch
Here is the entry list for the GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup opener at Brands Hatch, which takes place on May 2-3, 2026 on the Grand Prix circuit.
A total of 34 cars will compete across the Pro, Gold, and Silver Cup classes. The Bronze Cup class is not present due to garage space limitations at the venue.
🏁 Full 34-Car Entry List by Class
The table below shows the full grid of 34 cars competing at Brands Hatch, organized by class.
| No. | Team | Car | Drivers | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Boutsen VDS | Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) | D. Boccolacci / M. Schuring | PRO |
| #3 | Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen Racing | Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO | C. Lulham / D. Juncadella | PRO |
| #7 | Comtoyou Racing | Aston Martin Vantage GT3 EVO | N. Thiim / K. Pauwels | PRO |
| #10 | Boutsen VDS | Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) | G. Magnus / R. Knutsson | GOLD |
| #12 | GetSpeed Team BartoneBros | Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO | A. Bartone / A. Panis | SILVER |
| #14 | Emil Frey Racing | Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO | K. Lappalainen / M. Cairoli | PRO |
| #30 | Team WRT | BMW M4 GT3 EVO | M. Lismont / I. Montenegro | SILVER |
| #31 | Team WRT | BMW M4 GT3 EVO | J. Pepper / A. Cordeel | PRO |
| #32 | Team WRT | BMW M4 GT3 EVO | C. Weerts / K. Van der Linde | PRO |
| #34 | Walkenhorst Motorsport | Aston Martin Vantage GT3 EVO | J. Day / M. Villagomez | SILVER |
| #35 | Walkenhorst Motorsport | Aston Martin Vantage GT3 EVO | M. Robin / G. Simon | SILVER |
| #46 | Team WRT | BMW M4 GT3 EVO | M. Hesse / V. Rossi | PRO |
| #48 | Winward Racing | Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO | M. Engel / L. Auer | PRO |
| #50 | AF Corse | Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO | A. Leclerc / T. Neubauer | PRO |
| #51 | AF Corse | Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO | M. Zagazeta / T. Mosca | GOLD |
| #52 | AF Corse | Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO | J. Machiels / G. Stadsbader | SILVER |
| #54 | Dinamic GT | Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) | T. Sathienthirakul / L. Cabirou | SILVER |
| #58 | Garage 59 | McLaren 720S GT3 EVO | T. Fleming / L. Prette | GOLD |
| #59 | Garage 59 | McLaren 720S GT3 EVO | M. Kirchhöfer / D. Macdonald | PRO |
| #60 | JMW Motorsport | Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO | C. Hull / R. Ineichen | BRONZE (absent) |
| #63 | Rutronik Racing | Lamborghini Temerario GT3 | P. Niederhauser / L. Engstler | PRO |
| #64 | HRT Ford Racing | Ford Mustang GT3 EVO | A. Maini / T. Drouet | PRO |
| #65 | HRT Ford Racing | Ford Mustang GT3 EVO | F. Wiebelhaus / M. Oosten | GOLD |
| #66 | Tresor Attempto Racing | Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II | A. Levi / A. Frassineti | SILVER |
| #71 | Selected Car Racing | Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO | F. Schandorff / S. Birch | GOLD |
| #74 | Kessel Racing | Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO | D. Blattner / D. Marschall | BRONZE (absent) |
| #77 | KPX Motorsport | BMW M4 GT3 EVO | J. Rappange / D. Pittard | GOLD |
| #80 | Lionspeed GP | Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) | B. Buus / R. Feller | PRO |
| #84 | Eastalent Racing | Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II | S. Reicher / C. Haase | PRO |
| #87 | Winward Racing | Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO | R. Salikhov / M. Dienst | BRONZE (absent) |
| #88 | Tresor Attempto Racing | Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II | C. Schreiner / D. Di Amato | BRONZE (absent) |
| #89 | Lionspeed GP | Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) | B. Mardini / A. Fontana | BRONZE (absent) |
| #91 | Herberth Motorsport | Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) | R. Bohn / H. Eijndhoven | BRONZE (absent) |
| #93 | Ziggo Tempesta Racing | Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) | D. Move / E. Cheever | BRONZE (absent) |
| #96 | Rutronik Racing | Lamborghini Temerario GT3 | M. Mapelli / M. Paul | PRO |
| #97 | Rutronik Racing | Lamborghini Temerario GT3 | A. Au / L. Hartog | BRONZE (absent) |
| #98 | Rowe Racing | BMW M4 GT3 EVO | A. Farfus / R. Marciello | BRONZE (absent) |
| #99 | Tresor Attempto Racing | Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II | A. Aka / D. Pereira | GOLD |
| #111 | CSA Racing | McLaren 720S GT3 EVO | A. Rougier / J. Kell | GOLD |
| #177 | Grupo Prom Racing Team | Ferrari 296 GT3 | A. Hernandez / S. Tribaudini | BRONZE (absent) |
| #222 | 2 Seas Motorsport | Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO | C. Dawson / K. Jewiss | BRONZE (absent) |
| #555 | CSA Racing | McLaren 720S GT3 EVO | R. Andriolo / S. Gachet | GOLD |
| #914 | Razoon – More Than Racing | Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) | S. Birch / M. Gustavesen | SILVER |
| #991 | Paradine Competition | BMW M4 GT3 EVO | D. Leung / J. Kellett | BRONZE (absent) |
| #992 | Paradine Competition | BMW M4 GT3 EVO | C. Hahn / R. De Haan | BRONZE (absent) |
Note: The Bronze Cup entries listed above are part of the full 2026 season entry but are not competing at Brands Hatch due to space restrictions. The 34-car Brands Hatch grid consists solely of Pro, Gold, and Silver Cup entries.
🏎️ Class Summary for Brands Hatch
⭐ Notable Highlights & Storylines
- Defending Champions: Charles Weerts and Kelvin van der Linde (Team WRT, #32 BMW) arrive as the reigning Sprint Cup champions and are favorites to retain their title.
- Star Power: The grid features Valentino Rossi (returning full-time with WRT), Arthur Leclerc (brother of F1’s Charles Leclerc), and Nicki Thiim (fresh off an Endurance Cup win at Paul Ricard).
- Home Hopes: British drivers to watch include Dean Macdonald (Garage 59 McLaren), Ben Green (Emil Frey Ferrari), and Chris Lulham (Verstappen Racing Mercedes-AMG).
- Lamborghini Debut: The all-new Lamborghini Temerario GT3 makes its first appearance at a British circuit with entries from Rutronik Racing.
- Qualifying Results: Lionspeed GP swept both pole positions – Ricardo Feller took Race 1 pole, while Bastian Buus secured Race 2 pole.
The weekend features two one-hour races on Sunday, May 3.
2026 GT World Challenge Europe – Brands Hatch Qualifying Results
The Lionspeed GP #80 Porsche secured a clean sweep of both pole positions for the Sprint Cup season opener at Brands Hatch. Ricardo Feller took pole for Race 1, while Bastian Buus topped the timesheets for Race 2 .
🏁 Qualifying 1 (Race 1) – Top 10 Results
| Pos | No. | Team | Car | Driver | Time | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | #80 | Lionspeed GP | Porsche 911 GT3 R EVO | Ricardo Feller | 1:22.722 | – |
| 2 | #50 | AF Corse | Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO | Arthur Leclerc | 1:22.971 | +0.249s |
| 3 | #30 | Team WRT | BMW M4 GT3 EVO | Matisse Lismont | 1:23.181 | +0.459s |
| 4 | #3 | Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen Racing | Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO | Dani Juncadella | 1:23.223 | +0.501s |
| 5 | #14 | Emil Frey Racing | Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO | Konsta Lappalainen | 1:23.239 | +0.517s |
| 6 | #2 | Boutsen VDS | Porsche 911 GT3 R EVO | Morris Schuring | 1:23.242 | +0.520s |
| 7 | #99 | Tresor Attempto Racing | Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II | Dylan Pereira | 1:23.259 | +0.537s |
| 8 | #46 | Team WRT | BMW M4 GT3 EVO | Valentino Rossi | 1:23.269 | +0.547s |
| 9 | #9 | Pure Rxcing | Porsche 911 GT3 R EVO | Aleksei Nesov | 1:23.288 | +0.566s |
| 10 | #51 | AF Corse | Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO | Tommaso Mosca | 1:23.300 | +0.578s |
🏁 Qualifying 2 (Race 2) – Top 10 Results
| Pos | No. | Team | Car | Driver | Time | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | #80 | Lionspeed GP | Porsche 911 GT3 R EVO | Bastian Buus | 1:22.676 | – |
| 2 | #3 | Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen Racing | Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO | Chris Lulham | 1:22.778 | +0.102s |
| 3 | #46 | Team WRT | BMW M4 GT3 EVO | Max Hesse | 1:22.826 | +0.150s |
| 4 | #48 | Winward Racing | Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO | Maro Engel | 1:22.851 | +0.175s |
| 5 | #10 | Boutsen VDS | Porsche 911 GT3 R EVO | Gilles Magnus | 1:22.906 | +0.230s |
| 6 | #59 | Garage 59 | McLaren 720S GT3 EVO | Marvin Kirchhöfer | 1:22.946 | +0.270s |
| 7 | #2 | Boutsen VDS | Porsche 911 GT3 R EVO | Dorian Boccolacci | 1:22.989 | +0.313s |
| 8 | #555 | CSA Racing | McLaren 720S GT3 EVO | Simon Gachet | 1:23.003 | +0.327s |
| 9 | #30 | Team WRT | BMW M4 GT3 EVO | Ignacio Montenegro | 1:23.041 | +0.365s |
| 10 | #99 | Tresor Attempto Racing | Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II | Alex Aka | 1:23.141 | +0.465s |
🏆 Class Pole Winners
| Class | Race 1 Pole | Race 2 Pole |
|---|---|---|
| PRO Cup | #80 Lionspeed GP – Ricardo Feller | #80 Lionspeed GP – Bastian Buus |
| Gold Cup | #99 Tresor Attempto Racing – Dylan Pereira | #10 Boutsen VDS – Gilles Magnus |
| Silver Cup | #30 Team WRT – Matisse Lismont | #30 Team WRT – Ignacio Montenegro |
Sources: GT World Challenge Europe , Sportscar365
⚡ Key Qualifying Notes
Double Pole Achievement – This marks the first time a team has taken both poles at a Sprint Cup weekend since Misano in 2022 .
Close Competition – The top 24 cars in Q1 were separated by just over one second, highlighting the intense competition at Brands Hatch . Q2 was even tighter, with the top 27 cars within one second .
Valentino Rossi – The MotoGP legend qualified 8th for Race 1 in his return to Brands Hatch, showing promising pace in the #46 WRT BMW .
Surprising Struggles – Paul Ricard Endurance Cup winners Nicki Thiim (#7 Comtoyou Racing Aston Martin) could only manage 31st place in Q1 after losing several laps due to track limits violations . Defending Sprint Cup champion Charles Weerts (#32 WRT BMW) qualified 12th .
Red Flag – Q2 ended early when Mateo Villagomez beached his #34 Walkenhorst Aston Martin in the gravel at Stirling’s corner .
Race Schedule (Sunday, May 3)
- Race 1: 11:15 BST (6:15 ET)
- Race 2: 15:45 BST (10:45 ET)
Both races will be streamed live on the GT World YouTube channel
