Varied support package includes GT, single-seater and historic racing
• Five events to combine Europe’s premier GT2, GT3 and GT4 series
• Special guests at the centenary CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa
The new Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe Powered by AWS season gets underway in less than two weeks’ time at Circuit Paul Ricard (5–7 April). The French venue will stage the first of 10 events, each of which will enjoy a packed line-up of high-level support races. These are the series set to join Fanatec GT Europe on tour in 2024.
GT4 EUROPEAN SERIES POWERED BY RAFA RACING CLUB
The biggest GT4 championship in the world continues to stage each of its six doubleheader weekends alongside Fanatec GT Europe, extending a run that stretches back to 2019. More than 50 cars are expected this year, with three highly competitive classes ensuring non-stop action at every event.
Racing at: Circuit Paul Ricard, Misano, Spa, Hockenheim, Monza, Jeddah
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FANATEC GT2 EUROPEAN SERIES POWERED BY PIRELLI
The Fanatec GT2 European Series Powered by Pirelli will run all six of its events alongside Fanatec GT Europe this year, including a maiden appearance at the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa. The 2024 grid is expected to include machinery from heavyweight brands such as Audi, KTM, Maserati, Mercedes-AMG and Porsche.
Racing at: Circuit Paul Ricard, Misano, Spa, Hockenheim, Monza, Barcelona
GT1 SPORTS CLUB POWERED BY CURBSTONE
It may be non-competitive, but racing is fundamental to the DNA of GT1 Sports Club Powered by Curbstone. Featuring some of the world’s most incredible automotive accomplishments – such as the Pagani Huayra and the Apollo IE – the mere sound of these machines is enough to set pulses racing.
Driving at: Nürburgring, Barcelona
McLAREN TROPHY EUROPE
As it embarks upon its second season, McLaren Trophy Europe will continue to stage all of its races alongside Fanatec GT Europe. Featuring the British marque’s eye-catching Artura Trophy and 570S Trophy models, the calendar once again includes a support slot at the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa.
Racing at: Misano, Spa, Nürburgring, Monza, Barcelona
LAMBORGHINI SUPER TROFEO
Continuing a relationship that stretches back to 2011, the Lamborghini Super Trofeo will once again be part of the Fanatec GT Europe support package this term. Grids of up to 40 cars, all using the ferocious Huracán Super Trofeo EVO2, make for a spectacular show.
Racing at: Nürburgring, Barcelona
MITJET
Using an FIA-approved tubular chassis and 2-litre Renault powerplant, the Mitjet organisation has a long history of success. Two different series will support Fanatec GT Europe this term: the Italian championship joins for the opener at Circuit Paul Ricard, while we will see a double assault by the French and Nord Europe Series at Hockenheim. Finally, Mitjet France will be back in action at Magny-Cours.
Racing at: Circuit Paul Ricard, Hockenheim, Magny-Cours
F4 FRENCH CHAMPIONSHIP
France’s domestic F4 championship is a hotbed of young talent, with Theo Pourchaire, Victor Martins and Isack Hadjar all emerging from the series within the past few years. Drivers use identical Mygale chassis powered by a 1.3-litre Renault Sport motor, so it’s a real proving ground for the stars of tomorrow.
Racing at: Nürburgring, Magny-Cours
CLIO CUP SERIES
The Clio Cup Series join Fanatec GT Europe for two events this year. The fast and nimble Renault Clio R.S. V has undergone a facelift, including new front and rear bumpers. As ever it should create ultra-close competition, with more than 40 drivers contesting each race.
Racing at: Misano, Hockenheim
CROWDSTRIKE 24 HOURS OF SPA CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS
As the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa marks its centenary, the machines that wrote the history of this great race will make a triumphant return to the Ardennes. In collaboration with Peter Auto, more than 80 touring cars (from 1966 to 2000) and GTs (from 1993 to 2013) will contest a total of three races: two for the GTs, one for the tin-tops. This promises to be a spectacular show for long-term fans and newcomers.
CO-HEADLINING WITH THE FFSA FRENCH GT AND TC CHAMPIONSHIPS
Fanatec GT Europe returns to Magny-Cours this season. As was the case previously, it will share top billing with the FFSA French GT Championship and FFSA TC France. Both series continue to thrive under the stewardship of SRO Motorsports Group thanks to a fan-friendly atmosphere and thrilling on-track action.
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THE BEST OF BRITISH AT BRANDS HATCH
Brands Hatch will have a distinctively British support line-up. Clio Cup GB is a fresh addition to the programme, though it offers the same thrill-a-minute competition as its European counterpart. The ROWE Britcar Trophy is also new, catering for cars directly below GT4 level. Equipe Classic Racing returns with sports cars from the fifties, sixties and seventies, and there’s further vintage machinery from the Classic Sports Car and the Classic & Modern Motorsport Club.
