GT WORLD CHALLENGE EUROPE 2024

Reserved for cars conforming to GT3 regulations and using SRO Motorsports Group’s globally recognised Balance of Performance (BOP) criteria, Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe Powered by AWS can trace its roots back to the creation of the Blancpain Endurance Series in 2011.

Staged over five rounds and with the iconic Total 24 Hours of Spa as its marquee event, the long-distance championship placed equal emphasis on professional and amateur competitors while promoting high standards both on and off the circuit. It quickly attracted strong grids and was followed in 2014 by the addition of a Sprint Series for short-format races, as well as an overall title to recognise the most consistent performers across both disciplines. 

In 2016 the series names were adjusted to the Endurance Cup and Sprint Cup. The championship continued to grow, with increased grids and ever-greater standards of competition coming to the fore. This was emphasised by record numbers at the Total 24 Hours of Spa, with 13 different brands contesting the 2018 event and an incredible 72-car entry list in 2019. 

Ahead of the 2020 season the series was rechristened GT World Challenge Europe Powered by AWS, with Amazon Web Services (AWS) joining as title presenter and Rebellion Timepieces named official timekeeper. Alongside similar categories in Asia, America and Australia it forms part of the global GT World Challenge Powered by AWS championship, which allows manufacturers to measure the success of their customer racing programmes.

In 2023 Fanatec joins the series as title sponsor. Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe Powered by AWS will remain true to the principles that have built its success over the past decade. There will 10 rounds at high-level circuits, split evenly between the Endurance Cup and Sprint Cup, with the Total 24 Hours of Spa as the marquee event. 

GT WORLD CHALLENGE EUROPE 2024

ENDURANCE CUP

ROUND 1

PAUL RICARD

6-7 April

Result

P.6

ROUND 2

24h OF SPA

29-30 June

Result

P.12

ROUND 3

NURBURGRING

29-30 July

Result

P.4

ROUND 4

MONZA

21-22 September

Result

P.4

ROUND 5

JEDDAH

22-23 November

Result

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GT WORLD CHALLENGE EUROPE 2024

SPRINT CUP

ROUND 1

BRANDS HATCH

4-5 May

Result

Race 1 - P.4
Race 2 - P.4

ROUND 2

MISANO

17-19 May

Result

Race 1 - DNF
Race 2 - P.26

ROUND 3

HOCKENHEIM

19-21 July

Result

Race 1 - DNF
Race 2 - DNF

ROUND 4

MAGNY COURS

23-25 August

Result

Race 1 - P.12
Race 2 - P.6

ROUND 5

BARCELONA

11-13 October

Result

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AUDI R8 GT3 LMS EVO II

ENGINE
5200cc N.A. 90 degree V10 engine, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC, gasoline direct injection
TRANSMISSION
Sequential, pneumatically activated 6-speed racing gearbox with paddle shift
CHASSIS
Audi Space Frame (ASF) in aluminum-CFRP hybrid construction with stressed steel roll-cage, bodywork parts from CFRP and aluminum
SUSPENSION
Front and rear independent suspension
Double wishbones, damper struts with coil springs and adjustable dampers as well as adjustable front and rear anti-roll bars
BRAKE
Hydraulic dual circuit brake system, steel brake discs front and rear, race ABS
DIMENSIONS
L 4,573 mm / W 1,997 mm / H 1,171 mm -
1125 Kg Dry weight

#99 DRIVERS LINE-UP

Christopher Haase

ENDURANCE

Ricardo Feller

ENDURANCE / SPRINT

ALEX AKA

ENDURANCE / SPRINT