In a remarkable feat, Mercedes-AMG has been crowned the Fanatec GT World Challenge powered by AWS global manufacturers’ champion for the fourth consecutive year, cementing its dominance in the prestigious SRO Motorsports Group competition. The German automotive powerhouse outpaced six other leading GT3 brands to secure the top spot in the annual championship that aggregates results from the four regional GTWC series across Europe, America, Asia, and Australia.
Mercedes-AMG has clinched its third consecutive Fanatec GT World Challenge Powered by AWS global manufacturers’ title, cementing its dominance in the pinnacle of customer racing. The German automaker outpaced rivals Lamborghini and Audi Sport in a highly competitive season, showcasing the competitiveness of the Mercedes-AMG GT3 car across the various regional series.
The 2023 Fanatec GT World Challenge Powered by AWS represents a captivating clash of seven accomplished manufacturers vying for the global title. With a diverse lineup of iconic brands and a packed calendar spanning four continents, this year’s campaign promises epic GT3 racing action across the world.
Lamborghini is introducing a major evolution of its successful Huracan GT3 race car, with the new Huracan GT3 Evo2 set to debut in 2023. Featuring a radically updated design and advanced technical features, the Evo2 is poised to dominate in both Dakar rally competition and elite GT racing series around the globe.
In a significant move for the upcoming 2023 Intelligent Money British GT Championship, the successful GT Cup champions Simon Orange and Michael O’Brien have committed to a full-time campaign in the series, piloting the Orange Racing powered by JMH McLaren 720S GT3. The Pro-Am pairing is eager to carry forward their momentum, having secured a commendable fourth-place finish at the 2022 Donington Decider.
Porsche Carrera Cup GB regulars Toro Verde will make their debut in the Intelligent Money British GT Championship this season, fielding a Ginetta G56 GT4 car driven by James Townsend and Ian Duggan. Both drivers have progressed through the Ginetta motorsport ladder, with Duggan winning the 2022 Ginetta GT4 Super Cup AM championship and Townsend finishing third in the series last year.
Greystone GT has announced its return to the Intelligent Money British GT Championship for the 2023 season, fielding a McLaren 720S GT3 with the pro-am duo of Andrey Borodin and Oli Webb. Both drivers have previous experience in the series, and the team is confident of challenging for class wins and podium finishes.
The British GT Championship is set to welcome an impressive lineup of Ginetta racing series in 2023, as the renowned British manufacturer partners with SRO Motorsports Group for a three-year collaboration. This strategic move will see Ginetta’s Junior, GT Academy, and a new GT Championship integrated into the British GT and BTCC/TOCA support packages, offering a clear ladder of progression for Ginetta racers.
The Neary brothers capitalized on the unpredictable conditions to secure pole position for the final race of the British GT Championship season at Donington Park, as several championship contenders struggled in the changing weather.
In the latest pre-event testing for the Dakar Rally 2023, the Orange Racing powered by JMH team made a strong impression, with Michael O’Brien and Simon Orange securing the fastest lap in the mixed, cold, wet, and drying conditions. The session saw the order constantly changing as the track dried, with drivers like Euan Hankey, Jules Gounon, and Lewis Williamson all taking turns at the top of the timesheets.