When does the GT World Challenge Europe Round 1 2026 start?

The GT World Challenge Europe Round 1 weekend begins on April 8, 2026 with Morning session 1 at 07:00 UTC. The main race is scheduled for April 11, 2026.

Where is the GT World Challenge Europe Round 1 held?

The GT World Challenge Europe Round 1 is held at Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet, France. It is Round 1 of 10 in the 2026 season.

What is the full schedule for the GT World Challenge Europe Round 1 2026?

Morning session 1: Wed Apr 8, 07:00 UTC. Afternoon Session 1: Wed Apr 8, 12:00 UTC. Morning session 2: Thu Apr 9, 07:00 UTC. Bronze Test: Fri Apr 10, 07:00 UTC. Practice 1: Fri Apr 10, 12:25 UTC. Practice 2: Fri Apr 10, 17:25 UTC. Qualifying: Sat Apr 11, 10:05 UTC. Race: Sat Apr 11, 16:00 UTC. All times can be viewed in your local timezone on the event page.

Round 1 GT World Challenge Europe Completed

Round 1

GT World Challenge Europe • Circuit Paul Ricard

Le Castellet, France

Race Date

Apr 11

2026

The GT World Challenge Europe Round 1 is Round 1 and takes place at Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet, France, running from April 8 to April 11. This event features 8 sessions: Morning session 1, Afternoon Session 1, Morning session 2, Bronze Test, Practice 1, Practice 2, Qualifying, Race. All times are displayed as live countdown timers in your local timezone.

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Weekend Schedule

Morning session 1 Done

Apr 8, 07:00 UTC

Afternoon Session 1 Done

Apr 8, 12:00 UTC

Morning session 2 Done

Apr 9, 07:00 UTC

Bronze Test Done

Apr 10, 07:00 UTC

Practice 1 Done

Apr 10, 12:25 UTC

Practice 2 Done

Apr 10, 17:25 UTC

Qualifying Done

Apr 11, 10:05 UTC

Race Done

Apr 11, 16:00 UTC

Round 2

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Track layout - Circuit Paul Ricard

Circuit Paul Ricard

Le Castellet, France

Event Info

Country: France
Circuit: Circuit Paul Ricard
Race Date: April 11, 2026
Sessions: 8
Round: 1 / 10

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