GT3 Revival Series reveals further details ahead of 2026 debut

Further details have been announced regarding the new GT3 Revival Series, which will launch in 2026 under the guidance of Peter Auto and SRO Motorsports Group.

The inaugural season will coincide with the 20th anniversary of the category, which has become one of the most popular forms of racing worldwide. Several surprises will help to celebrate this major milestone throughout the year.

The five-round calendar, revealed by Stéphane Ratel during his press conference at the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa, will showcase classic GT3 machinery at some of Europe's premier venues. The date for Le Mans Classic has recently been confirmed by Peter Auto and the Automobile Club de l'Ouest as 2-5 July, meaning the complete schedule is now in place.

Eligible cars span the first eight years of GT3 competition and will be separated into two categories: those homologated between 2006 and 2009 represent Gen I, while cars from 2010–2013 make up Gen II. A total of four classes will compete on-track at the same time, with Pro-Am and Am for both generations.

The series will be open to drivers with an FIA categorisation of Gold, Silver or Bronze, with a distinction made within the latter group based on experience, age and past success. Gold and Silver drivers will be permitted to compete in the Pro-Am class, where they will share with a Bronze. In the Am class, two Bronze drivers may share a car or elect to race solo.

All cars will use Pirelli tyres, with four new sets provided for the opening round and three plus a carryover set available thereafter. Wet tyres will be unlimited. A pre-season test at Circuit Paul Ricard is scheduled for 3/4 March, while the option of at-event testing is also under consideration.

As was the case in period, SRO will be responsible for managing the category’s Balance of Performance. The global leader in this field will apply the same rigorous approach to GT3 Revival Series as it does with modern-day equivalents around the world, thus ensuring the fairest possible conditions for all competitors.

Le Mans Classic will utilise a unique format comprising 170 minutes of track time. There will be two 35-minute qualifying sessions, with the fastest time per car across both setting the grid for a qualifying race. This in turn establishes the grid for the main race. All other rounds will comprise 220 minutes of track time, with 80 minutes of practice running, two 20-minute qualifying sessions and a pair of 50-minute races.

One-off entries for Le Mans Classic will be possible for competitors who have run at least one of the preceding rounds at Circuit Paul Ricard and Spa-Classic. The entry process is set to open on 15 October 2025 and close on 15 February 2026.

The GT3 Revival Series represents the latest chapter in SRO and Peter Auto’s shared history. Stéphane Ratel and Patrick Peter organised their first race together in 1993 before establishing the BPR Global GT Series along with Jürgen Barth.