Peter Auto and SRO have firmed up the operating details for the GT3 Revival Series, which launches in 2026 and is limited to first-generation GT3 machinery. First announced at Le Mans in June and outlined further at Spa later that month, the series targets cars homologated from 2006 to 2013 to mark GT3’s 20th year.

Calendar

The five-round European schedule was recently confirmed, with Le Mans Classic confirmed for 2–5 July. The season starts at Circuit Paul Ricard on 11–12 April, continues at Spa-Classic on 22–24 May followed by Le Mans Classic just over a month later, then joins GT World Challenge Europe at the Nürburgring on 29–30 August and Barcelona on 3–4 October. A pre-season test is set for Paul Ricard on 3–4 March; at-event testing is under consideration.

Race weekend format

Le Mans Classic will run to 170 minutes of track time with two 35-minute qualifying sessions, a qualifying race to set the grid, and the main race. All other rounds feature 220 minutes in total: 80 minutes of practice, two 20-minute qualifying sessions and two 50-minute races.

Eligibility and driver pairings

Cars are split into Gen I (2006–2009) and Gen II (2010–2013), with Pro-Am and Am classes in each generation. Entries are open to FIA Gold, Silver and Bronze drivers. Pro-Am pairs a Gold or Silver with a Bronze; Am allows two Bronzes or a solo Bronze. Bronze drivers will be further distinguished by experience, age and results to balance line-ups.

Tyres and BoP

All cars will run Pirelli control tyres. Teams receive four new sets for round one, then three new plus one carry-over set at subsequent events; wets are unlimited. SRO will manage Balance of Performance.

Read more about how Balance of Performance works.

Entries

Le Mans Classic one-offs are available only to competitors who have started at least one of the preceding rounds at Paul Ricard or Spa-Classic. The entry window opens 15 October 2025 and closes 15 February 2026.