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GT3 Revival Series

The GT3 Revival Series is a historic racing championship launched by SRO Motorsports Group and Peter Auto to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the GT3 category. Debuting in 2026, the series provides a dedicated competitive home for first-generation GT3 machinery, focusing on cars homologated between 2006 and 2013. These vehicles are divided into two distinct era to ensure balanced and era-appropriate competition.

History
The GT3 Revival Series was announced on 16 June 2025 during the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans weekend. It was announced as a collaboration between Peter Auto, a renowned organiser of classic motorsport events and rallies, such as the Le Mans Classic, Tour Auto and the Rally des Légendes, and the SRO Motorsports Group. The GT3 Revival Series will mark the latest collaboration between SRO and Peter Auto, with their respective founders, Stéphane Ratel and Patrick Peter, having organised their first race together in 1993 before establishing the BPR Global GT Series with Jürgen Barth. The first five-round calendar was also introduced, with races at the Le Mans Classic, in partnership with the Automobile Club de l'Quest, and Spa Classic, as well as in support of GT World Challenge Europe weekends. The announcements also confirmed the use of Balance of Performance for the homologated cars. Among the 20 cars representing seven brands, participants included both established private race teams and professional drivers. Notable entries included 2024 WRC Champion and 22-time rally winner Thierry Neuville, who aims to run a VDS Racing BMW Z4 in the debut year of the series. The opening round for the new championship took take place at Circuit Paul Ricard on the 10–12 April 2026 with a field of 31 cars split across nine manufacturers. == Format ==
Format
The series is open to cars homologated according to FIA GT3 regulations between 2006 and 2013. The field is separated into two categories: Gen I (2006–2009) and Gen II (2010–2013). Notable eligible vehicles include the Aston Martin DBRS9, BMW Z4 GT3, Ford Matech GT, Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3. 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 aim to feature a standard format of 220 minutes of track time, including 90 minutes of practice, two 15-minute qualifying sessions (from which the polesitter in each class will earn a point), and a pair of 50-minute races, including a mandatory pit stop, set to a minimum time, between the 20th and 30th minute. Additionally, cars classified in the top three in a race will be required to serve an additional success penalty in the following race. The Le Mans Classic round (round 3), however, is planned to employ a unique format, with 170 minutes of track time. The round will feature two 35-minute qualifying races to set the grids for both main 40-minute races. Additionally, it is possible for one-off entries to enter the Le Mans Classic round provided they have run at least one of the preceding rounds at Circuit Paul Ricard or Spa Classic. == Circuits ==
Circuits
• Bold denotes a circuit will be used in the 2026 season. == Notes ==
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