Audi Sport customer racing campaigns continue in the 2026 season, and this website aims to stay abreast of what’s going on. Below is a rundown of what’s going on since our last update. Find the ooooIYKYK motorsport calendar HERE. This calendar is a work in progress with events being added once commitments to series by Audi teams has been finalized and made public.
🇺🇸 SRO GT AMERICA (GT3) EVENT 1 & 2, SONOMA RACEWAY
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SKi Autosport opened its 2026 GT America campaign with a breakthrough performance at Sonoma Raceway, where Memo Gidley delivered a clean sweep of the weekend. Driving the Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II, Gidley secured pole position and converted it into back-to-back victories, controlling Race 1 from the front before fending off pressure in Race 2 to complete the double. The result marked the first weekend sweep in team history.
The Sonoma success carried added weight for Gidley, a California native, who achieved the milestone in front of family and friends. Team owner Kent Hussey described the performance as an ideal start to the season, highlighting the team’s execution across qualifying and both races. With new championship contenders entering the series for 2026, the result positions SKi Autosport as an early benchmark.
The sweep represents a continued upward trajectory for SKi Autosport since its 2022 debut. After securing its first win that year and building momentum through subsequent seasons, the team claimed the GT America title in 2024 and now reaches nine total series victories. Sonoma stands as its most complete weekend to date, setting the tone ahead of the next round at Circuit of the Americas later this month.
🇮🇹 24H SERIES (GT3) 12H OF MUGELLOÂ
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Saintéloc Junior Team secured overall victory at the 2026 Michelin 12H Mugello, opening the European leg of the 24H Series season with a hard-fought win in Tuscany. The French squad’s Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II, driven by Pierre Kaffer, Elia Erhart, Ernst Inderbitzin, and Stéphane Tribaudini, emerged on top after a demanding two-part, 12-hour contest that saw strategy and consistency prove decisive.
The race developed into a tightly contested GT3 battle, with Saintéloc running among the frontrunners throughout before taking control in the closing stages. A tense final hour saw the team fend off pressure from rivals including Herberth Motorsport, with fuel strategy and clean execution ultimately proving the difference. High attrition and changing conditions across the field further emphasized the importance of reliability and precision over outright pace.
The result marks a significant early-season statement for Saintéloc Junior Team, delivering victory in the first European round of the championship and positioning the Audi customer squad as a key contender for the 2026 title.
🇦🇺 GT WORLD CHALLENGE AUSTRALIA (GT3) EVENT 1 & 2, GT FESTIVAL PHILIP ISLANDÂ
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Kelso Electrical Team MPC opened its 2026 GT World Challenge Australia campaign with victory in Race 1 at Phillip Island, as Broc Feeney and Brad Schumacher delivered a composed, flag-to-flag performance in the Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II. Starting from pole position, the defending Pro-Am champions controlled the race from the outset, with Schumacher leading the opening stint before handing over to Feeney to close it out.
The race itself was anything but straightforward. An incident-filled opening lap brought out an early safety car, and intermittent drama continued throughout the field, but the #1 Audi remained largely untroubled at the front. Feeney managed the final stint under increasing pressure from Oscar Targett’s Mercedes-AMG GT3, ultimately holding on to take the win by less than a second after a tense closing sequence.
Behind the leaders, the podium battle unfolded amid contact and penalties elsewhere, with Audi teams continuing to feature prominently in the top order. The result marked a strong start to the season for Kelso Electrical MPC, reinforcing its status as an early title contender while successfully launching its Pro-Am title defense with maximum points from the opening race.
🇩🇪 NÃœRBURGRING LANGSTRECKEN-SERIE (GT3) EVENT 2, NÃœRBURGRINGÂ
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Max Kruse Racing and Sharky Racing both secured class victories during the second round of the 2026 Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie season, held on March 21 as part of the 58th ADAC Barbarossa Prize (NLS2). The four-hour race on the Nürburgring Nordschleife delivered a typically dense, multi-class field, where success was defined by consistency and execution across traffic-heavy stints rather than outright pace alone.
Within the classes, Max Kruse Racing continued its strong presence in the series with a category win in NLS2, while Sharky Racing also claimed top honors in its respective class, underscoring the depth of competition beyond the overall GT3 battle. Their results came amid a dramatic race that ultimately saw the overall victory decided post-race due to penalties, but the class performances stood on merit, marking both teams as early-season standouts in the 2026 NLS campaign.
🇮🇹 TCR EUROPE (TCR) EVENT 1, MUGELLOÂ
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Nicolas Taylor claimed his first TCR Europe victory at Mugello, delivering a breakthrough result in his 16th start in the series with PMA Motorsport. Driving the Audi RS 3 LMS, the two-time TCR Italy champion converted prior experience at the circuit into a composed, start-to-finish win, marking just his second podium since stepping up to the European championship at the end of 2024.
Taylor controlled the race from the front but faced increasing pressure as the stint unfolded, particularly as tire degradation began to impact performance. With rivals closing in—most notably Alex Ley on fresher Kumho rubber—Taylor managed the gap through adjusted driving and strategic pacing, aided by late-race safety car periods that compressed the field but limited opportunities for challengers to mount a decisive attack.
The victory comes six months after Taylor’s most recent Mugello win in TCR Italy and reinforces his progression within the European series following a development-focused 2025 campaign. With momentum now on his side, the Canadian driver heads into the next round at Spa-Francorchamps with renewed confidence in what remains a highly competitive championship.
INTERNATIONAL GT OPEN (GT3) PRE-SEASON NEWSÂ
Saintéloc Racing will return to the International GT Open for the 2026 season, marking its third consecutive campaign in the championship and continuing its commitment to Audi’s R8 LMS GT3 EVO II platform. The French team, led by Sébastien Chetail, will once again compete in the Pro-Am class, aiming to build on the experience gained over the past seasons in what has become an increasingly competitive GT3 field.
The team will field the driver pairing of Michaël Blanchemain and Jim Pla, who reunite after previously racing together in 2024 before linking up with Saintéloc at the Monza season finale. That debut with the Audi proved immediately promising, with the duo securing a podium finish, while Blanchemain also added further Pro-Am podiums across the season with other teammates.
With both drivers now familiar with the car, team, and championship, Saintéloc enters 2026 targeting consistent front-running results in Pro-Am. The team has indicated it may expand to a second entry later in the season, underscoring its intent to strengthen its presence in the series as it looks to contend more regularly at the front.
Eastalent Racing has confirmed it will continue its Audi program into the 2026 season, reaffirming its use of the Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II and maintaining close ties with Audi Sport customer racing support. The Austrian team will benefit from factory-level backing at events, including on-site technical assistance and parts support, underscoring a strengthened relationship as it moves into a more ambitious phase of competition.
Central to that effort is the continuation of its established driver pairing, with Christopher Haase and Simon Reicher set to lead the Sprint campaign. The duo has been a cornerstone of the team’s recent success, including championship-winning form in the International GT Open, and remains intact as Eastalent targets higher-level competition and more consistent front-running results.
The expanded Audi-backed effort also signals a broader step forward, with Eastalent Racing entering GT World Challenge Europe’s top Pro class full-time, effectively marking Audi’s return to the category after a brief absence. With experienced drivers, proven GT3 machinery, and increased factory support, the team positions itself as a serious contender as it transitions into one of the most competitive GT3 championships in the world.
GT WORLD CHALLENGE ASIA (GT3) PRE-SEASON NEWSÂ
Audi Sport Asia Team Phantom has finalized its 2026 GT World Challenge Asia powered by AWS line-up with the addition of Jaxon Evans and Andrés Pato, confirming a second Audi R8 LMS GT3 evo II entry in the Pro-Am class. The pairing joins previously announced drivers Cheng Congfu and Yu Kuai, forming a two-car effort aimed at contending across the 12-race, six-round championship. The season is set to begin April 4 at Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia.
Evans enters his first full GT World Challenge Asia campaign with a résumé that spans global GT and endurance competition, including success in Australia, Europe, and the FIA World Endurance Championship, where he finished third in the 2021 LMGTE Am standings. Pato, an established Audi customer racing driver, brings extensive experience with the R8 LMS platform, highlighted by his 2018 Audi Sport R8 LMS Cup title and victory in the 2023 Sepang 12 Hours, along with multiple appearances at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Together, Evans and Pato form a proven Pro-Am combination with prior success in GT3 machinery, adding depth to an already balanced Audi Sport Asia Team Phantom roster. With Cheng and Yu targeting overall and Silver class honors, the expanded lineup positions the team to challenge across multiple championships as the 2026 season gets underway in Sepang with two one-hour races.
GT WORLD CHALLENGE EUROPE (GT3) PRE-SEASON NEWSÂ
Tresor Attempto Racing has completed its 2026 GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS lineup with the confirmation of its #88 Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II Bronze Cup entry. The car will contest a full season across both the Sprint Cup and Endurance Cup, finalizing a three-car Audi effort spanning the Gold, Silver, and Bronze categories as the team expands its presence in the championship.
The #88 Bronze crew features Carrie Schreiner and Daniele Di Amato as the core Endurance Cup pairing, with an additional Bronze-rated driver completing the lineup for longer races. In Sprint Cup competition, the entry will rotate drivers, including Sebastian Øgaard, aligning with the team’s broader multi-class structure across its Audi program.
With entries now confirmed in all three primary classes, Tresor Attempto Racing enters the 2026 season with a balanced and comprehensive lineup. The Bronze Cup effort adds further depth to the team’s campaign as it targets competitive results across both formats, with the season set to begin at Circuit Paul Ricard in April.
Tresor Attempto Racing has confirmed its #66 Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II entry will compete in the Silver Cup for the 2026 GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS season, completing a key part of its multi-class lineup. The car will contest both Sprint Cup and Endurance Cup rounds, forming part of a three-car effort spanning Gold, Silver, and Bronze categories as the team expands its presence across the championship.
The Silver Cup lineup features Ariel Levi, Sebastian Øgaard, and Rocco Mazzola for Endurance Cup competition, with Levi also contesting Sprint Cup races alongside additional teammates across the season. The trio brings a mix of established GT3 experience and rising talent, aligning with the Silver Cup’s all-Silver-rated driver structure in one of the series’ most competitive classes.
With entries confirmed across all major classes, Tresor Attempto Racing heads into 2026 with a balanced and comprehensive Audi program. The #66 Silver Cup effort adds depth to the team’s championship ambitions, with the season set to begin in April at Circuit Paul Ricard as part of a ten-round calendar combining Sprint and Endurance formats.
Tresor Attempto Racing has confirmed its #99 Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II entry will compete in the Gold Cup for the 2026 GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS season, completing the final piece of its three-car, multi-class lineup. The car will run a full campaign across both Sprint Cup and Endurance Cup rounds, reinforcing the team’s expanded presence across Gold, Silver, and Bronze categories.
The #99 lineup features Alex Aka, Dylan Pereira, and Andrea Frassineti for Endurance Cup competition, with Aka and Pereira forming the core pairing across the season. In Sprint Cup races, the driver rotation includes Aka, Pereira, and Frassineti, maintaining continuity while adapting to the shorter race format. The trio combines established GT3 experience with proven results in the series, positioning the entry as a competitive force within the Gold Cup field.
With its Gold Cup crew now confirmed alongside its Silver and Bronze entries, Tresor Attempto Racing heads into 2026 with a fully structured and balanced Audi program. The #99 entry is expected to contend at the front of the Gold category as the season begins at Circuit Paul Ricard, marking the start of a ten-round championship spanning both Sprint and Endurance formats.
JAPAN CUP (GT3) PRE-SEASON NEWSÂ
AWD Racing will step up to GT3 competition for the 2026 Japan Cup, confirming a full-season entry in the Pro-Am class with the Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II. The move marks a significant progression for the team following its debut campaign in 2025, where it competed with a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup and secured a class win at Fuji in its first outing. Building on that experience, AWD Racing now targets a higher level of competition in Japan’s top-tier GT3 category.
The team will retain its existing driver lineup of Jesse Swinimer and Jake Parsons for the 2026 campaign. Swinimer brings experience from Porsche Carrera Cup competition, while Parsons adds a background in both SUPER GT and endurance racing, giving the pairing a balanced foundation as they transition into GT3 machinery.
AWD Racing’s Audi program will be supported by Hitotsuyama Racing, the reigning Japan Cup champion, which will handle maintenance and technical operations. With a new manufacturer added to the grid and an experienced support structure in place, the team enters the season aiming to establish itself quickly in the Pro-Am ranks.
ADAC GT MASTERS (GT3) PRE-SEASON NEWSÂ
HGL Racing has completed its driver lineup for the 2026 ADAC GT Masters season, confirming Simon Connor Primm alongside previously announced Robin Rogalski in its Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II. The pairing brings together a mix of youth and experience as the newcomer team prepares for its first full campaign in the series.
Primm arrives with established ADAC GT Masters experience, including a podium finish on debut in 2023 and a subsequent race win along with additional podiums across the following seasons. Rogalski, meanwhile, steps into his first full season after earlier appearances, with both drivers aiming to establish the team as a competitive presence from the outset.
HGL Racing enters the championship in cooperation with Audi Sport customer racing and with operational support from Seyffarth Motorsport, utilizing an Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II acquired from Verstappen.com Racing. The team is set to make its series debut at the opening round of the 2026 season, held April 24–26 at the Red Bull Ring, marking the start of its effort in one of Europe’s leading GT3 championships.
GT4 EUROPEAN SERIES (GT4) PRE-SEASON NEWSÂ
Willi Motorsport will return to the GT4 European Series for the 2026 season with an expanded two-car effort, fielding a pair of Audi R8 LMS GT4 entries. The move marks a step forward for the team after a single-car campaign in 2025, as it looks to strengthen its presence in one of Europe’s most competitive GT4 championships.
The team’s decision to double its Audi program reflects both growing confidence and continuity heading into the new season, which begins in April at Circuit Paul Ricard. By committing to a twin-car lineup, Willi Motorsport aligns with a broader trend across the grid, where multi-car entries are increasingly key to maximizing data, strategy, and championship potential.
With the Audi R8 LMS GT4 platform at the core of its effort, Willi Motorsport aims to build on its prior experience and compete more consistently across the Silver and Pro-Am categories. The expanded program positions the team to play a more prominent role in the 2026 season as it targets improved results across the six-round European campaign.