Sunday at Portimão concluded the opening round of the GT Winter Series with victories shared between SR Motorsport by Schnitzelalm and Olimp Racing. Jay Mo Härtling claimed the Race 2 win in damp conditions for SR Motorsport by Schnitzelalm, while Olimp Racing bounced back in Race 3 as the #777 Ferrari 296 GT3 returned to the top step later in the day.

Race 2: Härtling takes control on a damp track

Sunday’s morning race started on a slippery, damp circuit and quickly developed into a close battle at the front. Jay Mo Härtling claimed victory with the #11 SR Motorsport by Schnitzelalm Mercedes-AMG GT3 after a sustained fight with Karol Basz in the #777 Olimp Racing Ferrari 296 GT3.

For much of the 30-minute sprint, Härtling and Basz ran nose to tail, trading pressure as the track slowly dried. With around five minutes remaining, Härtling made the decisive move to take the lead. Despite Basz fighting back, he managed the conditions and the gap behind to control the closing stages and secure the win.

Basz finished second, followed by Marcus Clutton in third for Orange Racing by JMH. Arunas Geciauskas and Alain Valente completed the top five as the field navigated changing grip levels throughout the race.

Race 3: Olimp Racing returns to victory

The final race of the weekend was run in dry and sunny conditions, although several parts of the circuit remained damp throughout the 60 minutes of running. The early stages saw position changes at the front, with Krystian Korzeniowski initially unable to hold the lead going into the first turn. An early spin dropped the #777 Ferrari back through the order, but consistent pace kept the car in contention.

A key battle developed between the #111 SR Motorsport by Schnitzelalm Mercedes-AMG GT3, driven by Moritz Wiskirchen, and the #64 Haupt Racing Team Ford Mustang GT3 of Kiano Blum. After several laps of pressure, Wiskirchen made a strong move to take the lead midway through the race.

Following the pit stops, Karol Basz took over the #777 Ferrari and delivered a controlled stint. He brought the car back to the front and secured victory for Olimp Racing, sealing a second win of the weekend for the team. Emil Gjerdum finished second for Haupt Racing Team, with Arunas Geciauskas completing the podium.

Estoril calls

The focus now shifts to Portugal’s west coast, where Estoril hosts Round 2 of the GT Winter Series, taking place from 22 to 25 January 2026.

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